May 06 WATCH: DHS Secretary Noem testifies on the White House’s 2026 budget request By Associated Press A Republican member of Congress told Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Tuesday that there’s “strong bipartisan support” for a program designed to help communities protect against natural disasters and climate change. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 6:55 Unpacking Trump’s budget proposal and where he wants to cut billions in spending By Laura Barrón-López, Doug Adams, Ali Schmitz The White House unveiled a budget proposal that would cut billions from non-defense programs across the government. President Trump's $163 billion in spending cuts would hit health, housing, education and climate programs. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López discussed more with… Continue watching
Apr 28 Rep. Gerry Connolly announces return of cancer, steps down as top Oversight Democrat By Leah Askarinam, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America Connolly announced on Monday he will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life. Continue reading
Apr 25 Ex-US Rep. George Santos sobbed as sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Santos admitted he deceived donors and stole the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 5:18 How lawmakers are responding to frustrated constituents at town halls By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura This week marks the end of Congress’s longest break from Washington since President Trump re-entered the White House. For most lawmakers, that has meant more time with constituents. And for some, aggressive questioning at town halls. Lisa Desjardins reports on… Continue watching
Apr 23 Keep these 4 things on your radar when Congress returns By Lisa Desjardins When members of Congress return from recess next week, there are four major things worth keeping on your radar. Continue reading
Apr 23 Dick Durbin, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection, says ‘it’s time to pass the torch’ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois. Continue reading
Apr 09 Your cheat sheet to Congress’ budget fight By Lisa Desjardins This week, Republican leaders hope that the House approves the budget framework that passed the Senate. Nothing less than President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda hinges on it. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: ‘We’ve got to get’ big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts done, Johnson says By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself in a familiar jam on Tuesday: Conservative Republican holdouts are stalling action on President Donald Trump's "big” bill of tax breaks and spending reductions, refusing to accept a Senate GOP budget framework approved over… Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 8:33 What election results in Wisconsin and Florida tell us about voter sentiment By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens A trio of off-cycle election results show the president and his party losing political ground, even as they won two of the three races. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has a look at the message sent by voters in Wisconsin and… Continue watching