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fromPOLITICO
3 days ago
US politics

House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess

House ultraconservatives blocked Trump's plan for an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance without reforms, blaming the White House for delays.
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
3 days ago

House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess

House ultraconservatives blocked Trump's plan for an 18-month extension of warrantless surveillance without reforms, blaming the White House for delays.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 days ago

Talk to explore politics behind the Inflation Reduction Act | Cornell Chronicle

Stokes will deliver a talk, 'The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet,' recounting the passage of the legislation through the perspectives of three new parents.
Higher education
SF politics
fromAxios
3 days ago

Scoop: Democrats eye new strategy after Iran war powers fail

House Democrats are considering a strategy to introduce daily war powers resolutions to force votes while in session.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

House Dem Asks General For Assurances If Trump Deploys Troops To Polling Places

Concerns about potential National Guard deployment at polling places during midterm elections were raised, seeking assurances from military leadership.
US news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Polymarket and Kalshi are up against a united Congress as D.C. steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

Prediction markets face scrutiny over ethical concerns, particularly regarding betting on life-and-death situations involving service members.
#republican-party
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Republican senators are pushing for spending cuts and specific priorities in upcoming funding discussions for DHS and immigration enforcement.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Republican senators are pushing for spending cuts and specific priorities in upcoming funding discussions for DHS and immigration enforcement.
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago

Trump administration pushes nations to sign 'trade over aid' declaration

The Trump administration promotes 'trade over aid' to reshape global assistance and enhance U.S. business opportunities, rejecting traditional humanitarian support.
#housing-affordability
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Senate committee approves quantum reauthorization bill with 7 amendments

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act with several key amendments for technological advancement and cybersecurity.
Washington DC
fromFortune
6 days ago

'We have to be able to walk and chew gum' on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing both debt crisis and national security demands | Fortune

The U.S. government faces funding challenges for mandatory spending and military endeavors, with disagreements over DHS funding complicating the budget process.
fromAxios
19 hours ago

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Lori Shapiro expressed her concerns to her husband, stating, 'I don't think we are ready to do this. It's not the right time for our family. And it's not on our terms.'
Left-wing politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN's Smerconish Pushes Congress to Authorize' Trump's Iran War: Stop Using the War Powers Deadline as Cover for Indecision'

Michael Smerconish urged Congress to authorize military action against Iran to prevent nuclear weapon acquisition.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
US Elections
fromNature
4 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel

A record number of Senators supported resolutions to block military sales to Israel, reflecting a shift in accountability for U.S. foreign policy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Luna and Leger Fernández worked in tandem to push Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell into involuntary retirement, using social media to update the public on their progress.
SF politics
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Cook Political Shifts Four Senate Races Toward Democrats, Key Race Now a Toss-Up

Republicans face challenges in the 2026 Senate races as several key races shift toward Democrats.
US politics
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

House Judiciary Investigating Jared Kushner's Investments From Saudi Arabia

Congressman Jamie Raskin announced a sweeping probe into Jared Kushner, alleging he solicited billions from Gulf monarchies for his private business while serving as Special Envoy for Peace.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Very Disturbing': Republican Who Led the Charge Against Swalwell Warns GOP Senate Leader to Look Into' One of His Members

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna warned Senate Majority Leader John Thune that he needs to look into allegations against one of his Senators, adding that the allegations are very disturbing.
SF politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Hakeem Jeffries Takes Victory Lap After Noem and Bondi's Ouster Predicts Who Will Be Next

Hakeem Jeffries celebrates the ousting of two Trump Cabinet members and predicts further turnover as part of a broader Democratic strategy.
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs

The White House is seeking a 10 percent cut to nondefense spending, proposing a reduction of $73 billion from federal programs outside the military, targeting environmental initiatives.
Washington DC
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Inside a jubilant DC conference where the climate deniers are in charge now'

March was the hottest month in U.S. history, while climate deniers gathered to promote misinformation and influence federal policy.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Senate vote on arms sale shows massive cracks' in US support for Israel

40 out of 47 Democratic senators voted to block military bulldozers to Israel, signaling a shift in opposition to unconditional aid.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

House lawmakers weigh FCRA changes, CFPB complaint limits

Advancing smaller, bipartisan financial services bills is essential for effective legislation, while maintaining accuracy in credit reporting is crucial for economic mobility.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran

A Senate resolution to limit Trump's war powers against Iran failed for the fourth time amid ongoing tensions and calls for congressional oversight.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 weeks ago

U.S. Senators Unveil Landmark Bitcoin Mining, Reserve Bill

The Mined in America Act aims to enhance U.S. digital asset mining, reduce foreign hardware reliance, and establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Senate Democrats move to stall Trump's absurd' bid to install new Fed chair

Democrats are opposing Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair amid ongoing criminal investigations into current Fed members.
#us-israel-relations
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Bernie Sanders' effort to block US weapons sales to Israel fails in Senate

Growing support among Democrats for limiting US military aid to Israel is evident despite previous rejections of similar resolutions.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress

Some Democratic representatives are opposing military assistance to Israel, citing a lack of accountability and changing public opinion.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Bernie Sanders' effort to block US weapons sales to Israel fails in Senate

Growing support among Democrats for limiting US military aid to Israel is evident despite previous rejections of similar resolutions.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress

Some Democratic representatives are opposing military assistance to Israel, citing a lack of accountability and changing public opinion.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US House votes down latest effort to curtail Trump's power to wage Iran war

Nearly all Democrats supported a war powers resolution to limit Trump's military authority, but it failed by one vote in the House of Representatives.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Swalwell has faced a wave of accusations from women that he sent explicit messages, including unsolicited nude photos and videos, plus more serious allegations from a former staffer who says he sexually assaulted her while she was intoxicated.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war US politics live

House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors related to unauthorized military actions in Iran and other official acts.
US politics
#war-powers
Left-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Van Hollen Says Ending Iran War Is "My Top Priority," Joining War Powers Push

Six senators are pushing for votes to end the U.S. war on Iran through War Powers resolutions.
Left-wing politics
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Van Hollen Says Ending Iran War Is "My Top Priority," Joining War Powers Push

Six senators are pushing for votes to end the U.S. war on Iran through War Powers resolutions.
#department-of-homeland-security
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

House Rejects Senate Bill to Fund DHS Without ICE

House Republicans rejected a Senate plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging the funding standoff.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US politics

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.
SF politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

Pressure mounts on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster for passing Trump's voting regulation agenda.
#25th-amendment
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump

House Democrats proposed a commission to assess Trump's fitness for office under the 25th Amendment amid concerns over his recent statements.
US politics
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump

House Democrats proposed a commission to assess Trump's fitness for office under the 25th Amendment amid concerns over his recent statements.
US politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Scoop: Collins plans to grill six Cabinet officials on Trump's budget

Bipartisan appropriations talks are being encouraged as an alternative to reconciliation for funding government agencies.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Congress nears a housing deal and the investor fight is inside it

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addresses America's housing crisis by streamlining environmental reviews, expanding financing for manufactured housing, and encouraging communities to accelerate production to close a supply shortage of one to seven million homes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

JUST IN: House Democrats File Bill to Form 25th Amendment Commission to Assess Trump's Mental Fitness

Fifty House Democrats sponsored a bill to assess Trump's mental fitness under the 25th Amendment.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Democrats Are Badly Failing to Hold Trump Accountable Over Iran

Trump's threats against Iran and the inadequate response from Democrats highlight a critical political and humanitarian crisis.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly pressured to consider drastic measures against Trump due to rising political costs of inaction.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Senator Van Hollen: Trump has no idea where this war is going'

Senator Van Hollen argues that US military involvement in a war against Iran alongside Israel undermines American and allied security while raising questions about the strategic purpose and human cost.
#dhs-funding
SF politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Republican leaders are pushing for a reconciliation bill to fund DHS and defense, emphasizing the need for offsets in savings.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Johnson calls out GOP Senate over "joke" of a DHS plan

Senate Republicans support a short-term DHS funding bill backed by Trump, despite internal disagreements and a lack of Senate GOP objections.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Deal to fund DHS falters amid bipartisan pushback

GOP senators are negotiating DHS funding while facing opposition from Democrats regarding ICE reforms and funding allocations.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have

States are enacting AI regulations, but the White House opposes them, advocating for a unified national framework instead.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why Can't Top Democrats Just Say "No War With Iran"?

Democratic leadership offers weak procedural critiques and ambiguous responses to US-Israel military operations against Iran rather than mounting urgent anti-war opposition.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Congressman Turned Independent Now Says He's Open to Caucusing With Dems

Rep. Kevin Kiley switched to Independent status and remains open to caucusing with Democrats if reelected, while currently maintaining Republican caucus membership due to House rules.
US politics
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Does John Thune Think His Job Is to Entertain the President's Bizarre Obsessions?

Senate Republicans face challenges in negotiating TSA funding due to political dynamics and the president's demands.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 month ago

The Senate's marathon elections debate is dividing Republicans, not Democrats

Senate Republicans plan extended debate on an election bill unlikely to pass, facing Democratic opposition and internal disagreement over eliminating the filibuster.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump

Democratic senators plan investigations into Trump administration cooperation with major institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals, leveraging broader House subpoena authority and targeting private entities unable to claim executive privilege.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chuck Schumer Accidentally Says No One Wants a Nuclear Israel,' Then Corrects Himself

Sen. Schumer misspoke about Israel's nuclear weapons before correcting himself, while Congress prepares to vote on War Powers resolutions following U.S. and Israeli bombing campaigns against Iran.
fromPOLITICO
2 months ago

House Democrats once again left complaining about a Senate spending deal

The interchamber tensions between Democrats are becoming a regular feature of funding fights in the second Trump term. Lawmakers, strategists and voters alike exploded in anger last March when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and a handful of colleagues allowed a spending package to move forward amid the Elon Musk-led DOGE assault on federal agencies. In November, tempers again flared when a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to end a record 43-day shutdown.
US politics
US politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Crypto Bill Delayed As Senate Pivots To Housing Initiatives

U.S. Senate crypto market-structure bill delayed indefinitely after Coinbase withdrew support, stalling bipartisan consensus and raising concerns about stablecoin rules, DeFi limits, and regulatory authority.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Democratic senators launch inquiry into EPA's repeal of key air pollution enforcement measure

The EPA stopped monetizing air-pollution health benefits and revoked the 2009 endangerment finding, prompting a Senate Democratic inquiry into the decision and its impacts.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Dems outline 10 demands in letter to GOP leaders in ICE funding fight

Democrats demand reforms to ICE, including banning masks and requiring body cameras, after two fatal Minneapolis shootings by federal agents.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Democrats Should Launch a "Nuremberg Caucus" to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime

Cory Doctorow proposes a 'Nuremberg Caucus' to document Trump administration crimes and establish accountability through public trials, arguing healthy democracies must prosecute those who attempt authoritarian rule.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The crypto bill is falling apart in Congress

Coinbase gambled that a favorable bipartisan crypto bill could pass before midterms despite likely Democratic gains and impending congressional campaign season.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

As Trump's DHS Ravages US, Schumer Says His Job Is "to Fight for Aid to Israel"

Schumer vows to protect and expand U.S. military aid to Israel, calling it his 'baby,' after a Trump administration $7 billion arms sale bypassed Congress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Congressional Democrats vow justice for US citizens harmed by immigration agents: You deserve peace'

Luke Ganger said he and his brother were there to ask for you help and suggested the sense of loss his family felt had been deepened by subsequent events in Minneapolis, where a protester, Alex Pretti, also aged 37, was shot dead by two border patrol agents on 24 January. The deep distress our family feels at Renee's loss in such a violent and unnecessary way is complicated by feelings of disbelief, distress and desperation, he said.
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