Jun 24 Watch 7:23 Trump’s attempt to claw back funding already approved by Congress, explained By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane The House has approved President Trump’s request to claw back billions of dollars already appropriated for things like foreign aid and public media. That request now goes to the Senate, which will hold a hearing on it Wednesday. Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching
Jun 23 WATCH: Senate convenes for first time since U.S. launches air strikes against Iran By Associated Press While the president has authority as the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces to order specific military actions, any prolonged war-time footing would traditionally need authorization from Congress. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Pentagon has given Trump possible options for Israel-Iran conflict, Hegseth tells Senate panel By Tara Copp, David Klepper, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran but would not say whether the military was planning to assist with Israeli strikes, an action… Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Sen. Padilla’s full Senate floor speech recounting his removal from Noem’s LA briefing By Kenichi Serino In an emotional speech, Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., on Tuesday recalled his experience at a Homeland Security news conference where he was handcuffed and briefly detained. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Senate passes crypto bill ‘GENIUS Act’ without addressing Trump’s investments By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Alan Suderman, Associated Press The fast-moving legislation, which passed by a 68-30 vote and will be sent to the House for potential revisions, comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in… Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: White House holds briefing after House GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ By Associated Press Leavitt also used her press briefing Thursday to attack by name the federal judge who ruled that the White House violated a court order on deportations to third countries with a flight linked to South Sudan. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Chavez-DeRemer testifies on Labor Department budget in Senate Appropriations hearing By Matt Ott, Associated Press Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is testifying at 10 a.m. EDT. Watch live here. Continue reading
May 21 Senate Republicans want to block vehicle-emission rules in California. Here’s what to know By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America Congress may stop California from implementing its first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas powered cars by 2035. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Rubio pressed on Trump’s acceptance of $400 million plane from Qatar By Dan Cooney Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced questions from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., about President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a gift from Qatar – a nearly-$400 million aircraft that Trump says will replace Air Force One. Continue reading
May 20 What is habeas corpus, and what has the Trump administration said about suspending it? By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the constitutional provision that allows people to legally challenge their detention by the government is actually a tool the Trump administration can use in its broader crackdown at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading