Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Ron Wyden

‘It’s about being bold and gutsy’: Senator Ron Wyden on change in the age of Trump

The Oregon Democrat has written a book, a call for ‘chutzpah’ from those seeking political progress

The Guardian - US

Democrats: Bessent avoided Medicare tax on hedge fund earnings - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are gearing up for a fight against Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.

Roll Call

Reconciliation debate to test ‘tax cuts for the rich’ narrative - Roll Call

If Democrats want to dust off their 2017 playbook as they mount an offensive against extending expiring tax cuts, this month has provided lots of fodder.

Roll Call

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why

A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled

The Independent UK

Memo to Trump: US telecoms is vulnerable to hackers. Please hang up and try again

State-backed cyberspies are exploiting ageing infrastructure to penetrate every corner of the US government, it seems – even its phone-tapping systems

The Guardian - UK

Ethics Complaints Against Justices Thomas And Jackson Not Referred

U.S. Judicial Conference addresses ethics complaints against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Jackson without DOJ involvement.

Top News

The Roberts Rorschach Test

Who is defying the Courts?

Reason

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Senate Democrats search for common ground with Kennedy - Roll Call

Some Senate Democrats are offering tentative support to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s advocacy for better nutrition and health.

Roll Call

Salt Typhoon hack – US Senator presents new bill to beef up telecoms' security

The Secure American Communications Act aims to beef up US telecoms' network security against unauthorized access.

TechRadar

Cannabis Advocates Did The Draft For Trump To Make Things Right For Prohibition Victims

The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has unveiled a comprehensive draft of an executive order aimed at transforming federal cannabis policy.

Benzinga

Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month

The Independent UK

Hedge funder Bessent gets Trump blessing for Treasury - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he would nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary in his second term.

Roll Call

A dog’s congressional life: Babydog to Dakota, Deco to Splash and more - Roll Call

The Senate has long been a dog-friendly workplace. Here are a few of the headliners, both inside and outside the halls of the Capitol.

Roll Call

Marco Rubio Calls Recent Cyber Attacks on U.S. Telecom Companies a Serious Concern For National Security

U.S. lawmakers are now urging officials to set mandatory, uniform security standards in place for telecom companies' wiretapping systems

Latin Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Salon

Bill would reform "power hungry" SCOTUS

The sweeping plan would add six new judges to the high court, appointed over three successive presidential terms

Roll Call

Despite last-minute press, reporters’ shield act faces hard deadline in Senate

Prospects for getting a federal press source shield bill enacted this year appear to be waning, even though it has sailed through the House.

The Guardian - US

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm faces inquiry as it fails to return profits

Trump son-in-law’s Affinity Partners fuels Senate suspicions of foreign influence-buying before US election

Salon

Kushner's Saudi ties under scrutiny

Sen. Ron Wyden, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said Kushner's investment firm may pose a security risk

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Senate chairman demands answers from emergency rooms that denied care to pregnant patients

Hospitals are facing questions about why they denied care to pregnant patients and whether state abortion bans have influenced how they treat those patients

Kiplinger

Child Tax Credit: JD Vance Floats Enhanced Version in Surprise Pledge

Trump’s vice presidential nominee has suggested enhancing the federal child tax credit. Here’s why it matters.

Top News

Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Travel

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faces scrutiny for undisclosed luxury travel on a GOP donor's private jet, raising ethics concerns.

Salon

Clarence Thomas failed to disclose trip

A letter from a Democratic senator revealed that Thomas did not disclose a flight on Harlan Crow's private jet

The Guardian - US

Clarence Thomas failed to disclose more private jet travel, senator says

Senate finance committee learned of additional undisclosed travel on Harlan Crow’s jet, says Ron Wyden

Roll Call

Bipartisan tax package blocked as senators head for exits - Roll Call

The Senate fell short as expected Thursday of the 60 votes needed to start debate on a $79 billion tax bill.

Roll Call

VP nominee Vance a likely no-show for kid tax break vote - Roll Call

Sen. JD Vance may not be fond of “childless cat ladies,” but he's almost certain to skip this week's vote on a child tax credit bill.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Ketanji Brown Jackson

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.