Congress

Trump Defends ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund After Some Republican Pushback

Trump defended the “anti-weaponization” fund set up by the DOJ and funded by Trump's settlement with the IRS over the illegal release of his tax returns.

Senate Leaves for Memorial Day Recess Without Passing ICE, Border Patrol Funding Bill

Senate Republicans adjourned for the Memorial Day recess without final passage of a roughly $72 billion reconciliation bill that would fund ICE and CBP.
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Senate Parliamentarian Rejects White House Ballroom Security Funding in Reconciliation Bill

The Senate’s nonpartisan referee blocked Republicans’ attempt to fund $1 billion for a White House ballroom expansion and additional security upgrades.

2 Lawmakers Absent for Weeks: What to Know

Reps. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) and Tom Kean (R-N.J.)—have been missing from Congress for weeks as their peers take up key pieces of legislation.

Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution to Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns

The Senate unanimously approved a resolution on May 14 that would suspend senators’ pay during government shutdowns.

Senate Again Rejects Resolution to End Iran War

The Senate once again rejected a resolution aimed at ending the war in Iran, although the measure gained its strongest Republican support yet.

Senate Releases Text for $72 Billion Proposal to Fund ICE, Border Patrol

Republicans are one step closer to backing immigration and border law enforcement agencies that were left out of last month’s DHS funding bill.

Senate Passes Rule Banning Members From Trading on Prediction Markets

The U.S. Senate unanimously voted on April 30 to ban members and their staff from betting on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.