DHS shutdown looms after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill Lawmakers in both chambers were put on notice to return to Washington should a deal be reached to avert the anticipated shutdown The Independent UK · Feb 12
FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo. Roll Call · Feb 9
Who’s in charge?! Hill Democrats want to know who is leading ICE reform talks – or if White House is ANALYSIS: ‘We have different people going in different directions,’ Sen. Chuck Schumer tells Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Feb 5
Another funding extension eyed as partisan immigration standoff deepens Democrats have dismissed the idea of another continuing resolution over concerns that it would incentivize negotiators to drag out the talks. Roll Call · Feb 5
Senate passes spending package with Homeland Security punt A two-week stopgap Homeland Security measure is intended to buy time for bipartisan negotiations on immigration enforcement tactics. Roll Call · Jan 30
Senate seeks escape from Homeland Security standoff Senate leaders are hoping to save a six-bill spending package while easing Democratic concerns about immigration policy. Roll Call · Jan 26
Bernie Sanders criticizes AI as ‘the most consequential technology in humanity’ Republican senator Katie Britt also proposes AI companies be criminally liable if they expose minors to harmful ideas The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2025
Trump's $2,000 Tariff Checks Gain Steam As Sen. Katie Britt Says Senate Should 'Take A Look' Amid Soaring 18% Consumer Tariff Burden Momentum is building behind President Donald Trump's push to send Americans $2,000 in tariff-funded payments as GOP lawmakers signal a willingness to consider the proposal. Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025
Democrats torn over shutdown endgame after election victories - Roll Call As the shutdown reached its 36th day Wednesday, breaking a record, hopes for a resolution this week appeared to dim. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Senators unveil bipartisan chatbot child safety bill - Roll Call The bill would give enforcement power to DOJ and states for its disclosure requirements and ban on AI companions for children. Roll Call · Oct 28, 2025
Hill added $100 billion-plus since 2022 on unrequested weapons - Roll Call Appropriators have proposed a total of $52.2 billion for 1,403 “program increases” to the Pentagon’s weapons budget request for fiscal 2026 Roll Call · Sep 16, 2025
Trump moves Space Command HQ to Alabama, citing Colorado's mail-in voting - Roll Call President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would move U.S. Space Command's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama. Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025
14 Republican senators break ranks to sound alarm on Trump’s dangerous scheme that could put Americans at risk GOP senators raise alarms over Trump’s actions. We Got This Covered · Jul 25, 2025
WATCH: Alabama Senator Smiles When Told People Will 'Die' Because of 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Video of Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) smiling in response to concerns that "people will die" because of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" is drawing attention online. Latin Times · Jul 2, 2025
Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025 TRIO cuts emerge as Education budget sticking point - Roll Call Senators from both parties challenged Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday about proposed cuts to college student aid programs.
The Guardian - US · May 23, 2025 Republicans are dodging fired federal staff: ‘They will not even look in our direction’ Members of Congress are accused of hiding out when workers have sought answers on why their jobs were axed
Roll Call · Apr 30, 2025 Collins urges reversal of Trump's biomedical research clawbacks - Roll Call A key Republican lawmaker Wednesday called on the Trump administration to reverse course on cutbacks to biomedical research.
Salon · Apr 3, 2025 Mike Johnson tantrums over working moms The House speaker's latest tantrum shows how the "pro-family" MAGA GOP just wants women back in the kitchen
Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025 Tentative plan to dump federal office buildings leaves lawmakers in limbo - Roll Call Dozens in Congress with offices in buildings targeted for disposal could be forced to relocate or renegotiate rent on the private market.
Roll Call · Mar 3, 2025 Some Republicans question approach to immigration case backlog - Roll Call The sharply different views of two new Senate Homeland Security panel members show a split on the approach of hiring more immigration judges.
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Red states have a lot to lose from medical research funding cuts. Some GOP leaders are worried Universities and research institutions rely on federal dollars from the NIH. But don’t expect Republicans to cross Elon Musk
Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025 308 Arrested In Nationwide ICE Sweep, Senator Katie Britt Commends Efforts Senator Katie Britt noted on social media that the arrests were carried out nationwide despite extremely cold weather conditions.
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025 Trump scores his first big win on immigration as Laken Riley Act passes easily The bill that would allow immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested but not convicted for theft will go to Trump’s desk
Top News · Jan 12, 2025 Senate Democrats Push For Changes To Laken Riley Act Republican Sen. Katie Britt optimistic about bipartisan support for Laken Riley Act, facing Democratic pushback over state suing authorities.
Roll Call · Jan 8, 2025 Senate appears poised to move forward on immigration bill - Roll Call Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., has told Senate Republicans there appears to be enough Democrats to move forward on an immigration bill.