Heard On The Hill · 119th Congress
Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026
President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.
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President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.
First enacted as part of the fiscal 2017 defense authorization bill and amended most recently in the fiscal 2026 NDAA, 130i refers to the section of law that dictates how the Defense Department can conduct
But the Senate has maintained the bill's earmark eligibility, and the fiscal 2026 Labor-HHS-Education law includes just under $1.4 billion within those accounts, all from the Senate.Â
there have been 10 homicides, five sexual abuse incidents, 131 assaults with a dangerous weapon, 146 robberies, 99 burglaries, 327 motor vehicle thefts, 569 thefts from auto and 1,316 "other" thefts in 2026
A hearing on the Epstein files, ICE oversight, the attorney general's testimony and Buddhist monks highlighted the week in Congress.
Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., touted changes in the fiscal 2026 spending package enacted this month to improve pharmacy-benefit manager pricing transparency and reduce incentives for PBMs to promote higher-priced
ANALYSIS — The Seattle Seahawks' dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots was not only a win for America, but their Super Bowl championship roster is also a nifty guide for the 2026 elections
Tom McClintock and Jay Obernolte, both of California, also changed their votes in September after a pledge from Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to make Jan. 31, 2026, the end date for the prohibition.
was nearly rejected on the floor, only surviving when three GOP dissenters flipped their votes at the last minute after Johnson shortened the duration of the ban to Dec. 31, 2025, instead of March 31, 2026
↵↵Lutnick committed that NTIA would approve Alaska's proposal in time for construction to begin during the 2026 season.
The ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for immigration enforcement is threatening millions of dollars in home-state earmarks for disaster preparedness projects.Â
But passing a second measure in 2026 could be a daunting task for congressional Republicans, particularly with a razor-thin margin in the House.
Wes Moore tasked an advisory commission with considering whether to redraw the state's congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
↵↵News reports indicate that some 2,400 Guard troops are to remain in Washington through the end of 2026.
↵↵In 2026, he sees a Democratic Party that will sometimes be able to win the presidency, but will struggle in its current form with the Senate and even House maps.
The four-sided projection and light show on the Washington Monument was part of the official kickoff for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Former U.S.
The 2025 results tell us something important about presidential job performance, voter turnout and partisan enthusiasm.
The three-term Trump loyalist was quick to endorse Trever after announcing in late November that he would not be running for reelection in 2026.
↵↵After several fits and starts, lawmakers this month repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations through the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
ANALYSIS — With less than a year to go, the 2026 midterm elections are at a crossroads.Â