As Trump threatens the Smithsonian, Congress is on the sidelines – Roll Call
As the White House accuses the Smithsonian Institution of “ideological capture,” it’s put members of Congress in a…
Democrats say money from Trump’s tax bill is paying for ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $350 million from President Donald Trump’s “ big, beautiful bill ” has been…
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration’s dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
SEATTLE (AP) — A group of Democratic senators and one Republican, as well as two Democratic House committees,…
Trump ballroom security funding blocked by Senate parliamentarian
President Donald Trump’s push to secure taxpayer-funded security upgrades tied to his proposed White House ballroom hit a…
Senate parliamentarian deals blow to $1B security proposal for White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to fund $1 billion in security additions for the White House campus and…
CBO estimates Golden Dome could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years
The CBO said the system “would not be an impenetrable shield or be able to fully counter a…
Republican resistance to Iran war grows as Murkowski flips
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Wednesday again blocked Democratic legislation that would halt President Donald Trump’s war…
Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2T over 20 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to put weapons in space — pitched as a “Golden Dome…
Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate – Roll Call
The Senate on Wednesday defeated, largely along party lines, an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to advance…
Sanders looks to block sale of bombs to Israel – Roll Call
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Thursday filed three joint resolutions to block a pending sale of nearly $659…
Senators call for investigation into release, redaction of Epstein files
Newly-released documents from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including a sheaf of entirely redacted pages,…
Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan duo — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley and Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley — is teaming up on…