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Rep. Thomas Massie charges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with bypassing Congress on military action, raising constitutional questions about presidential war powers.

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

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

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

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.

Defense contractors and tech firms locked in stable federal funding as Senate leadership crushed conservative attempts to attach policy riders.

The state's $150 billion agriculture industry, a major political donor, prepares for a volatile hurricane season after more than $6 billion in damages over the past two years

President Trump thanked Secret Service after a shooting incident, then renewed his call for a new, secure White House event space, escalating a budget fight with Congress

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

Bipartisan efforts to streamline infrastructure project approvals collapsed, ensuring continued delays for energy and manufacturing developments

The New Jersey Republican's sudden push for digital asset market structure legislation follows weeks of lobbying and campaign contributions from major crypto firms

Rep. Tim Burchett slams Senate gridlock as banking lobbyists spend millions to block crypto rules

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

Actor Noah Wyle told Congress that healthcare workers should not have to 'beg for basic support,' putting pressure on the industry's financial giants

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

President's campaign against disloyal Republicans fractures party, halting progress on tax reform and $500 billion infrastructure package

Party-line vote protects controversial fund that has paid $15 million to officials who faced legal challenges during Trump's first term

Real estate giant brings Reps. Mike Flood and Ritchie Torres to May 21 D.C. summit as company pushes agenda on data access and transaction rules

Legislation to standardize athlete compensation and transfer rules stalled, marking a victory for major athletic conferences

Financial industry groups and digital asset firms spent millions on K Street this quarter, aiming to secure legislation before the pre-election legislative window closes

Rep. Adam Smith (R-GA) introduced a bill to prohibit stock trading by all three branches, forcing hundreds of officials into blind trusts or divestment

The Kentucky Republican says presidential criticism will energize his donor base, turning Trump's rebuke into financial opportunity

The ruling derails a key federal security upgrade, forcing agencies to absorb costs and impacting contractors vying for government projects

Sen. Tom Cotton accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of a 'careless gamble' with U.S. interests, as a new troop redeployment plan directs defense spending toward domestic contractors

The proposed legislation offers clear digital asset definitions, potentially reducing regulatory uncertainty and unlocking institutional capital for tokens like XRP

President Trump called Rep. Thomas Massie disloyal and the worst Republican congressman, highlighting the battle for influence within the House GOP's fiscal conservative bloc

A classified briefing request from a private contractor could redirect federal research funds and open new contracts for aerospace firms

Armed Services Committee challenges Pentagon over 2,000-soldier withdrawal amid concerns about defense contracts and NATO allies

The absence of five members of Congress freezes financial and crypto legislation, forcing lobbyists to adjust strategies and investments

Meta, Alphabet and Apple executives will testify on child safety as lawmakers target platforms' monetization of young users

Parliamentarian blocks millions for border agents and surveillance tech, hitting defense contractors while rewarding immigrant advocates

The bipartisan legislation seeks to ban former members from lobbying, challenging a system that funnels millions to K Street firms

President hosts private dinners for reluctant Republicans as infrastructure and energy firms spend millions lobbying for the package

Vice President JD Vance's public criticism of Senator Susan Collins exposes a widening Republican divide, complicating legislative efforts

The 83-year-old Florida Democrat's absenteeism creates a predictable landscape for education lobbyists with ties to her committee seat

The American Medical Association and health groups push federal autonomous vehicle rules, creating powerful allies for tech companies against traditional automakers

President used strong employment data to criticize Democratic economic policies while strengthening appeal to key industry donors

The move by congressional Republicans to block new restrictions on U.S. actions toward Iran delivers a significant victory to President Trump, amplifying executive authority in a critical geopolitical flashpoint.