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
Three Toss-up races headline new Senate ratings for 2026 - Roll Call The universe of competitive Senate races remains small after new ratings by Inside Elections, and that's good news for Republicans. Roll Call · Jul 25, 2025
Democrats confront appropriations trust deficit with White House - Roll Call Democrats say they face a test of faith on whether to trust a bipartisan appropriations process for the next fiscal year. Roll Call · Jul 22, 2025
Murphy, Tillis gain support for bill on Camp Lejeune litigation - Roll Call Support is building for a bill to revise a law allowing victims of contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to seek damages from the government. Roll Call · Jul 21, 2025
Republican Rep. Vows To 'Keep The Pressure On' The Trump Admin To Release Epstein Files Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who has repeatedly clashed with the Trump administration, encouraged to "keep the pressure on" to release the Epstein Files Latin Times · Jul 18, 2025
GOP Senator Berates Trump for Dismissing Epstein Case as 'Boring Stuff': 'Release the Damn Files' "I don't think human trafficking of young teenage girls being exploited by billionaires on a private island is boring," North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis said Thursday. Latin Times · Jul 17, 2025
Emil Bove judge confirmation moves step closer despite Democratic walkout Republicans refuse to call whistleblower who says Bove advocated ignoring court orders to Senate judiciary panel The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2025
Trump lawyer Bove gets 3rd Circuit backing as Democrats walk out - Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended confirming DOJ official and former Trump attorney Emil Bove to a seat on the appellate court. Roll Call · Jul 17, 2025
Trump considered firing Fed Chair but said he is 'highly unlikely' to do so President Donald Trump rocked Wall Street temporarily by saying he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve, but was unlikely to do so, ”unless he has to leave for fraud”. Euronews · Jul 17, 2025
Senate sends $9 billion rescissions package to the House - Roll Call Senate sends $9 billion rescissions package to the House - Senate Roll Call · Jul 17, 2025
Staying loyal to Trump after Bondi’s Epstein files U-turn is proving to be greatest test of wills for Republicans ‘I think at the end of the day, just release the damn files,’ Republican Sen. Thom Tillis tells The Independent The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Trump repudiates draft letter to fire US Fed chair Powell Trump acknowledged discussing firing Powell with Republicans but denied a letter had been drafted to do that. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
Lawmakers hope to modify crucial dates in reconciliation bill - Roll Call Some Republican lawmakers who supported President Trump's big reconciliation bill now seek changes in effective dates. Roll Call · Jul 16, 2025
Senate Judiciary expected to back Bove for seat on 3rd Circuit - Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee appears ready to back Justice Department official Emil Bove for an appellate court seat. Roll Call · Jul 16, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Don’t bomb Moscow, Trump says, after reportedly giving Zelenskyy the idea Unclear which or how many Patriots Trump meant; concern in Congress about Putin having ‘another 50 days to grab territory’. What we know on day 1,239
We Got This Covered · Jul 15, 2025 Trouble in Trump land?: As Trump and Republicans rush to bury the Epstein files, Lara Trump assures their swift release Lara Trump's transparency theater.
The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025 Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is the ultimate betrayal of his base The measure exposes the most elaborate charade in recent US political history. But betrayal is Trump’s operating principle
Latin Times · Jul 10, 2025 GOP Senator Criticizes 'Amateurish' Hegseth in Latest Turn Against Trump Admin: 'He's Out of His Depth' Retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "out of his depth" following reports, criticizing his leadership as "amateurish."
The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2025 No one wanted Trump’s devastating budget bill. Of course it passed The bill steals from the sick, elderly and hungry, and gives to billionaires and jackboots. But Republicans will follow their leader anywhere
The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025 Twisted arms and late-night deals: how Trump’s sweeping policy bill was passed With narrow majorities and intra-party splits, Republicans faced a battle to give Trump his bill to sign – but they did it
The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025 Trump’s tax-and-spending bill passes Congress in major win for president Early-morning negotiations proved enough to persuade hardline House conservatives to back bill in 218-214 vote
Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025 Sweeping tax and spending bill hands both parties a midterm message - Roll Call The massive tax and spending package that cleared the House on Thursday handed Democrats and Republicans both a message for the 2026 midterms.
Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025 At the Races: OBBB vs. OBUB - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and campaign launches.
Euronews · Jul 3, 2025 Republicans advance Trump's tax bill after initial struggles to gain GOP support The bill would build on various tax breaks from Trump's first term and temporarily introduce new ones. The state would partially offset the cost by reducing spending on Medicaid and food assistance.
Roll Call · Jul 2, 2025 Vibe shift in House as Trump, GOP leaders begin to flip votes - Roll Call Republican opposition to the GOP's "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill appeared to be softening Wednesday night.