Politics

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a 100-day campaign, arguing his party can lower grocery, gas and housing costs if it wins control of Congress.

Republicans are pouring $5.3 million into flipping a New York House seat — and the prize is control over digital asset legislation.

The White House visit positions Trump for a new aid package worth $25 billion, creating a bonanza for defense contractors and forcing isolationist Republicans to recalibrate.

The 95-year-old former leader's absence from July 26 celebrations points to declining health and a consolidation of power under President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Rising infections linked to contaminated produce are forcing federal agencies to defend their oversight as the produce industry absorbs mounting financial losses.

A federal appeals court refused to lift a lower-court injunction blocking Trump's mail-in voting restrictions, preserving broader ballot access ahead of November midterms.

Rising import costs are straining manufacturers and consumers in Pennsylvania and Michigan, forcing Republican lawmakers to defend an unpopular trade agenda ahead of November.

House Republicans begin a five-week recess confronting constituents demanding answers on high gas prices and the cost of an ongoing war ahead of the November 2026 midterms.

A federal grand jury charged Lieutenant Governor Kai Malia with accepting over $500,000 in payments to push a zoning change for a luxury Maui resort

President Trump claimed credit for a strengthening economy as the Dow gained 0.5 percent Wednesday, while the Nasdaq dropped 0.6 percent, reflecting caution in tech and growth stocks.

President Trump called the White House Correspondents' Association dinner the largest gathering of 'Trump derangement syndrome people' ever assembled, deepening his war with the press corps.

President Trump's executive order mandates disclaimers at the National Museum of American History, drawing condemnation from historians and putting the Smithsonian's $1.2 billion federal appropriation in the crosshairs.

President Trump's return to the White House Correspondents' Dinner ends years of boycotts and reshuffles the informal access game between the press and the administration.

Officials close to President Trump are privately advising Louisiana lawmakers as the state redraws its six congressional districts to preserve Republican majorities.

The New York assemblyman's drive for a public bank and wealth taxes is redirecting campaign cash and scrambling lobbying priorities across the Democratic Party.

Save America PAC, with $120 million cash on hand, is funding election lawyers and poll watchers to contest 2026 midterm outcomes before a single vote is cast.

President Trump's public attacks on Senate Minority Whip John Thune are splitting Republican ranks just weeks before a government shutdown deadline.

Embedded in the annual defense bill, the amendment drew millions in contractor lobbying and now heads to a skeptical Senate.

Sen. Bill Cassidy cited a June CDC autism data change to support Dr. Evelyn Reed's nomination, a move that hands neurodiversity advocates a concrete win and could redirect millions in federal research grants.

A double-digit generic ballot advantage is pushing corporate donors and lobbyists to rethink who gets their money before the next election cycle.

The public spat between Fetterman and Mamdani lays bare the financial fault lines splitting Democrats on Israel policy.

The Republican-led House is demanding $1.5 trillion in cuts and an environmental rollback, cornering Senate Republicans before budget negotiations begin.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's suggestion that Rep. Jamaal Bowman could end up at Guantanamo Bay draws sharp condemnation from House Democratic leadership.

The decision leaves the brothers to face human trafficking and organized crime charges in Romania without U.S. diplomatic cover.

Conservative senators including Rand Paul and Mike Lee moved to block Johnson's $1.5 trillion spending plan, raising the odds of a continuing resolution past the Sept. 30 deadline.

President Trump's plan to impose 100 percent tariffs on imported generic drugs by 2028 would double prices for medications that fill nine of 10 U.S. prescriptions.

GOP lawmakers are pressing legislation to cut U.S. economic ties to China, forcing multinationals from Apple to Tesla to weigh political risk against established supply chains.

Potential Democratic presidential candidates court Senator Elizabeth Warren, seeking access to her progressive fundraising network and grassroots support

The New Jersey senator's call for new party leadership signals an internal power struggle with major implications for fundraising and legislative priorities

Rep. Byron Donalds defends the new fund as Trump builds parallel fundraising operation outside Republican National Committee control

The narrower support base could reshape GOP fundraising and empower specific conservative lobbying groups for 2026

Laura Loomer's criticism of Tulsi Gabbard highlights growing divisions within the Republican-aligned populist movement, forcing donors to choose sides

Republican senators are leading opposition to a proposed $60 billion federal spending package, sparking a battle over defense contracts and tech investment

A suspect and bystander are in critical condition after a shooting, intensifying scrutiny on urban public safety strategies

Armed assailant shot near executive complex as lawmakers prep funding battle over $2.7 billion agency budget

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick delivered a $5 million donation to the House Republican super PAC weeks before his scheduled deposition in ongoing litigation related to Jeffrey Epstein's estate

President's escalating legal challenges divert White House attention, delaying key crypto and banking legislation while benefiting established financial players

President Trump's budget proposal strips billions from housing and urban development programs, setting up a confrontation with House Republicans ahead of appropriations deadlines

Mike Lee's public endorsement of Elise Stefanik for intelligence chief signals a power play targeting Tulsi Gabbard's control over $100 billion in contracts

The president publicly rebuked the North Carolina senator for criticizing federal relief spending, signaling a Republican divide over government aid

CNBC host Joe Kernen said President Trump's recent IRS settlement "smells bad," raising questions about political influence over tax enforcement

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton said President Trump could order the seizure of figures like Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, a move Bolton called "terribly dangerous" for U.S. standing

President Trump delivered a focused message on lowering costs in a critical New York district, targeting voters hit by inflation and high housing expenses

Steven Platner's public demand for removal signals growing split in financial circles over administration stability

South African opposition leader Julius Malema accused President Trump, Vice President Vance and Pete Hegseth of 'gossiping' about him during diplomatic talks

Senate leaders shelved a $42 billion border security package, drawing sharp criticism from House Republicans who sought immediate action on enforcement and funding

Senator Dick Durbin warns Robert F. Kennedy Jr. against loosening flavored vape restrictions in a move that could benefit major tobacco firms

The New Jersey Republican's expected return in weeks could swing votes on appropriations and digital asset legislation

House conservatives blocked a vote, demanding money to target federal agencies and jeopardizing Trump's spending priorities

The House will adjourn for recess without action on the president's $14 billion supplemental request for border security