Republicans aim to revive Texas wins in sweeping budget package - Roll Call Big priorities for the Texas GOP delegation may have gotten a new lease on life when senators released revised reconciliation text. Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025
Republican Senator Declares Americans Will 'Get Over' Medicaid Cuts in Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Sen. Mitch McConnell, representing one of the top Medicaid-dependent states, dismissed fears of GOP losses over proposed cuts. Latin Times · Jun 25, 2025
No Social Security Tax Changes in Trump’s 'Big Bill'? What Retirees Need to Know Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits is missing from President Trump’s tax overhaul. Here’s why and what an alternative offering could mean for retirement taxes. Kiplinger · Jun 25, 2025
What makes a good chief of staff? Be a leader, not just in charge - Roll Call Michelle Dorothy and A. Brooke Bennett weigh in on what it takes to run a congressional office and how things have changed for women on Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025
Grover Norquist’s lasting influence on the GOP and US economic policy In the “one, big, beautiful bill,” President Donald Trump has called for substantial decreases in federal domestic spending. However, a schism emerged between Republican lawmakers during the budget debates in Congress. The Conversation · Jun 25, 2025
Scott Brown makes another Senate bid in New Hampshire - Roll Call Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott P. Brown announced Wednesday that he is making another bid for the Senate from New Hampshire. Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025
Union leaders’ exit from DNC exposes ‘mind-boggling’ tensions inside Democratic party Lee Saunders and Randi Weingarten say party not standing up for working people amid ‘existential battle’ under Trump The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2025
Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026 Casar, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, thinks economic populism and “authentic candidates” can win back recently converted GOP voters. The Texas Tribune · Jun 25, 2025
Trump Administration Ordered To Release Billions In EV Charger Funds After Federal Judge Ruling A Federal Court Judge in Washington State has ordered the Trump administration to release funds to build EV chargers in over 14 U.S. states. Benzinga · Jun 25, 2025
Robert Nichols, the most senior Texas Senate Republican, won’t run for reelection After Nichols announced his retirement, Rep. Trent Ashby said he would run for the open seat. The Texas Tribune · Jun 24, 2025
Failed Trump cabinet pick Matt Gaetz and wife Ginger Luckey are having a ‘Baby Gaetz’ The former GOP congressman’s wife shared a photo on X of her posing with her baby bump alongside a sonogram. The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
‘This is huge’: Senator Lisa Murkowski shocked to learn she can just… not call herself a Republican anymore She could change the power dynamics in Washington. We Got This Covered · Jun 24, 2025
‘Great Honor to make this happen’: Donald Trump now helping Iran sell oil, and Adam Kinzinger wonders what timeline we’re in Trump says "China first" when it comes to Iranian crude. We Got This Covered · Jun 24, 2025
Minnesota GOP leader slams activists for ‘too soon’ protest against violent rhetoric outside of party’s state headquarters Republicans hit back against ‘reckless’ demonstration just over a week after the killing of Melissa and Mark Hortman and arrest of Vance Boelter The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Roll Call · Jun 24, 2025 GOP weighs canceling recess to wrap up Trump’s budget bill - Roll Call Republican leaders are stepping on the gas to get the giant budget package to President Donald Trump's desk before his July 4 deadline.
Roll Call · Jun 24, 2025 On Dobbs anniversary, Dems note GOP bill’s abortion entanglements - Roll Call Three years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Senate Democrats urge the removal of further abortion restrictions in the reconciliation bill.
Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025 Longest-serving woman in Congress says she’s not stopping anytime soon - Roll Call Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is a top Republican target as she bids for a 23rd term next year and redistricting could give her a tougher seat.
We Got This Covered · Jun 23, 2025 ‘Remind me, again’: Jasmine Crockett helpfully identifies which ‘illegals’ are actually destroying America Crockett: Sharp, fast, unafraid
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Fox News host trashes former colleague Tucker Carlson as ‘pro-Putin’ following Trump’s Iran strikes ‘What those people get wrong – and Tucker, like you mentioned, and I question their motives also and what’s causing these very strange opinions to be had,’ GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw reacted to Trey Gowdy’s description of Tucker Carlson.
We Got This Covered · Jun 23, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene finds perfect excuse to sabotage GOP megabill after feeling ignored This bill is the bane of every congress member.
Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025 'Big, beautiful' bill picked apart - Roll Call The CQ Budget podcast assesses the latest condition of the reconciliation package and the fiscal 2026 appropriations process.
Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025 Houston, we still have a problem: Shuttle move blocked by ‘Byrd rule’ - Roll Call A late move to transfer the space shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston was blocked, at least for now, on a Senate procedural review.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Trump says he’ll primary Republican Thomas Massie in extended Truth Social rant: ‘Pathetic loser’ President rages at GOP congressman by calling him ‘lightweight’ and a ‘negative force’ after he breaks ranks to criticize the administration for launching Iran strikes without consulting Capitol Hill
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025 Hegseth’s call for ‘peace’ shows Trump thinks he can have it both ways despite his punishing Iran ‘Hammer’ strike NEWS ANALYSIS: How US could now be headed for another Iraq War-style 'break it, you bought it' involvement in Middle East, writes John Bowden
Salon · Jun 21, 2025 For sale by the GOP: Our public land Trump's "big beautiful bill" puts millions of acres in the West at risk