Schumer Calls for Investigation Into Weather Service Staffing After Deadly Texas Floods

Chuck Schumer is calling for a federal investigation into whether staffing shortages at National Weather Service offices contributed to flooding deaths in Texas.

Nebraska US Rep. Don Bacon Won’t Seek Reelection

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon announced that he would retire from Congress and not seek reelection to another term during the 2026 congressional elections.
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Sen. Thom Tillis Says He Will Not Run for Re-election in North Carolina

Sen. Tillis won’t run for reelection in 2026. Trump warned Tillis he may primary him when Tillis indicated he won’t support GOP spending package.

Senate shuts down Kaine’s attempt to check Trump’s war powers

A Senate Democrat’s push to put a check on President Trump’s powers and reaffirm the Senate’s war authority was shut down by lawmakers in the Senate.

Senators Receive Classified Briefing on Iran Strike

Senators received a confidential briefing from Hegseth, Caine, Rubio and Ratcliffe regarding the recent “Buster Bomb” strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

House Dems Relaunch National Security Task Force to Scrutinize Trump Admin Foreign Policy

House Democrats have relaunched their National Security Task Force, aiming to assert stronger congressional oversight of foreign policy under President Trump.

House Overwhelmingly Rejects Impeachment Resolution Against Trump Over Iran Strike

House rejected a resolution put forth by Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) on June 24 to impeach President Trump over U.S. strikes on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities.

Senate Parliamentarian Rejects Energy Provisions in Megabill

Senate Parliamentarian MacDonough ruled that certain provisions related to the energy sector in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act were out of order.