North Carolina Republican heckled by angry constituent as another town hall erupts ‘You have nothing to say but lies,’ the angry constituent shouted at Representative Chuck Edwards The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Senate Democrats signal they won’t pick a shutdown fight while DOGE has the reins Analysis: Schumer says a shutdown isn’t worth the risk, but Democrats could face an equal risk by not showing a spine, John Bowden writes. The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Domino Effect: Calculating the Dangers Posed by Medi-Cal Cuts California could face a cascade of troubles if federal funding for health care is slashed. Capital & Main · Mar 13, 2025
Old Clips of Chuck Schumer Railing Against Shutdowns Go Viral As Top Democrat Campaigns Against GOP Spending Bill The White House released recent videos of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer arguing against a government shutdown when Joe Biden was in office Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
At the Races: We don’t need no Education (Department) - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including more federal layoffs and Senate retirements. Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025
The danger of MAGA's male insecurity A defining characteristic of MAGA men is their insecurity. Now, it's threatening everyone's safety Salon · Mar 13, 2025
Expert Warns: Trump Must Choose Between Mass Deportation and Tariffs—'You Can't Have Both' Mexico must offer opportunities to deported citizens, but its economy is already under strain. Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
House Democrats decamp to Virginia for annual retreat as stopgap fight plays out - Roll Call House Democrats gathered Wednesday roughly an hour outside of Washington for a three-day policy conference. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship All 20 GOP senators signed on to Senate Bill 16, which would apply to currently registered voters, and restrict some to only congressional elections. The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2025
Senate Democrats play hardball, won't advance House stopgap - Roll Call Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., said Democrats will push for a one-month funding extension instead of the GOP budget bill. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
Casinos and sports betting won’t win approval in Texas House, group of GOP members say Gambling critics hope the net loss of more than a dozen votes for sports betting — and 10 votes for casinos — will be enough to block any action in the Texas House. The Texas Tribune · Mar 12, 2025
As Democrats face leadership vacuum, Republicans look for new boogeymen - Roll Call Lack of a clear Democratic villain isn’t just a challenge for GOP ad makers. It’s a sign of a leadership vacuum within the Democratic Party. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
Trump embraces chaos with reversals on tariffs and Ukraine aid Analysis: America’s global relationships, like the economy, are stressed by such rapid back-and-forth policy shifts, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025 Musk Escalates Offensive Against Social Security, Claims There Are 20 Million People 'Who Are Definitely Dead Marked As Alive' Elon Musk told reporters Monday that federal benefit programs are riddled with fraud, suggesting that around a $700 billion cut may be necessary.
Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025 House passes wrapup spending package ahead of Friday deadline - Roll Call House Republicans muscled a stopgap funding measure to passage over Democratic opposition Tuesday, sending the bill to the Senate.
Latin Times · Mar 11, 2025 GOP Lawmaker Slams Elon Musk In Stunning Defense of Democratic Senator: 'It Doesn't Reflect Well On Our Country' On Monday, Elon Musk called a foreign leader a "small man" and a U.S. senator a "traitor," prompting Nebraska's Republican Rep. Don Bacon to strike back.
The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2025 Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species
Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025 Veteran GOP aide gets nod for a top slot in Trump's budget office - Roll Call President Donald Trump nominated veteran Senate and White House aide Eric Ueland to the top management post at the White House budget office.
Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025 Vance pitches separate cuts package as House GOP preps CR vote - Roll Call Vice President JD Vance told House Republicans on Tuesday that the administration would put forward a rescissions package to codify spending cuts.
Fortune · Mar 11, 2025 Influential Floridians are reaping the benefits of Trump’s return to the White House Lobbyists and politicians with ties to Florida are winning in Trump 2.0.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025 Lauren Boebert slammed over ‘pimp cane’ insult directed at censured Democrat Al Green The GOP firebrand was accused of ‘effortless racism’ over a perceived dig at the Deomcrat
Latin Times · Mar 10, 2025 Former GOP Lawmaker Warns 'King' Trump 'Will' Defy Supreme Court: 'No One's Ever Held Him Accountable' Ex-Congressman Joe Walsh warned President Donald Trump's unchecked power has made him feel like a king, which may have dire consequences for the nation and world.
Roll Call · Mar 10, 2025 Leadership test on spending - Roll Call House GOP leaders must rally their razor-thin majority to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, while Senate Democrats must decide whether to vote against a bill they dislike and trigger a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Peter Cohn and David Lerman assess the prospects for a fiscal 2025…
Roll Call · Mar 10, 2025 Initial 2026 House race ratings show more Republicans in Toss-up seats - Roll Call ANALYSIS — Even though the midterms are 20 months away, it’s not too early to project that the headliner of the 2026 elections will be the fight for the House majority. Republicans’ three-seat Senate majority and a dearth of competitive races puts next year’s battle for the Senate on a…