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FIFA or ... FISA?
# FIFA or ... FISA? The House Intelligence Committee advanced legislation to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the post-9/11 law…
Congress must review Iran agreement, senators say
Bipartisan senators are demanding congressional review of the Iran agreement announced by President Donald Trump, signaling potential conflict over th…
Blanche makes Senate visit ahead of confirmation push
Todd Blanche, Trump's acting attorney general, launched his confirmation campaign Monday with a visit to Senator Charles Grassley, the Iowa Republican…
Inside John Thune’s arithmetic
John Thune faces mounting pressure as Senate majority leader while advancing his party's second major budget reconciliation package. The South Dakota …
Online competition measure again draws industry opposition
Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa and Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota reintroduced legislation Wednesday designed to prevent large online platforms …
House conservatives mount push to codify Trump border policies
House conservatives are demanding immediate legislative action to cement Trump administration border policies into law before they can be reversed by …
Former Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin defends his successor, Elizabeth MacDonough
Alan Frumin, who served as Senate parliamentarian for nearly two decades, publicly defended his successor Elizabeth MacDonough against calls for her r…
Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump
Senate Democrats blocked reauthorization of a key surveillance tool, allowing it to lapse rather than pass legislation that Republicans supported. The…
Sporting it out — Congressional Hits and Misses
Congressional lawmakers traded legislative duties for athletic competition this week as sporting events captured the attention of Capitol Hill. The NB…
ICE Should Show It Hasn’t Been “Infiltrated by Violent Extremists,” Senator Urges
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, called on the Department of Homeland Security to demonstrate that Immigration and Customs Enforce…
A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?
A critical surveillance authority expires Friday unless Congress acts. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the government …
Photos of the week | June 5-11, 2026
This week on Capitol Hill blended legislative business with time-honored congressional traditions that have defined the institution for decades. Mart…
Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick
Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Thursday that Republicans will accelerate confirmation proceedings for President Donald Trump's director o…