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Factbox-Lawsuits Against Trump Administration's Health Policy Changes
March 16 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked key parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort to reshape U.S. vaccine policy, including a move to reduce the number of shots routinely recommended for children. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston sided with medical ...
Trump reveals GOP congressman faced ‘terminal’ health condition and had months to live
President Donald Trump on Monday revealed that a GOP congressman had received a critical diagnosis and had only months to live before the president personally intervened to help him get emergency heart surgery.
Trump reveals GOP congressman faced ‘terminal’ health condition and had months to live
President Donald Trump on Monday revealed that a GOP congressman had received a critical diagnosis and had only months to live before the president personally intervened to help him get emergency heart surgery.
Trump says Florida Rep. Neal Dunn would’ve been 'dead by June’ absent intervention - Live Updates
During a meeting with Kennedy Center board members, Trump shared details of Dunn’s health and the surgery doctors performed.
Trump reveals GOP congressman's terminal diagnosis
Trump said retiring GOP Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, would have been \
Fired DHS chief Kristi Noem faces criminal referral from congressional Democrats
Democrats accuse Kristi Noem of making "demonstrably false" statements to Congress regarding DHS contracts and Corey Lewandowski, weeks after her ousting by President Trump.
Republican in Congress resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats
Some Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping that the efforts to gum up the Senate's voting schedule will prod Republicans to action.
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Gun-rights activists are a long-established force in Republican politics. But no candidate with a credible chance of reaching Congress has had a profile quite like Brandon Herrera, who has built a...
Airline CEOs slam $0 TSA paychecks in government shutdown
The CEOs of United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and other companies called for Congress to pass acts protecting TSA workers during shutdowns.
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD
Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]
Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s Homeland Security Pick, Got Wealthier Stock Trading in Congress
Markwayne Mullin’s financial dealings take on new importance as the Senate considers his nomination to lead an agency whose budget has vastly expanded.
Sarah Trone Garriott says she backs public health option in Ottumwa visit
Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott backed a public health insurance option as she warned of Medicaid cuts closing rural hospitals
In Texas, an Unyielding Gun Culture Jumps Off YouTube and Into Politics
Brandon Herrera, a Republican candidate for Congress, built a large online fan base as a “guntuber.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene Was Never Fringe
The Georgia congresswoman is out of office. Her conspiracies continue to define her party.
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD
Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]
Sen. Booker demands ‘accountability’ for the war in Iran
Democratic Senator Cory Booker tells CNN that both parties have allowed presidential power to grow unchecked, but says the war in Iran is unlike anything seen before and demands a congressional response.
Who has the power to declare war?
Our constitutional framers boldly and ambitiously granted Congress the power to declare war yet granted the executive the responsibility, after war is declared, to supervise war as the commander-in-chief. That worked well until the Cold War began. The U.S. has been involved in dozens of wars, antiterrorist operations and other military interventions over the past 80 […]
Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules
A slew of documents related to President Donald Trump’s plans to close and extensively renovate the Kennedy Center must be turned over to a Democratic congresswoman who sits on the center’s board ahead of a Monday vote on the president’s plan, a federal judge has ruled.
FCC chair threatens broadcasters over Iran war coverage
FCC Chair Brendan Carr said news broadcasters coverage of Iran war could impact their license renewal.
Polly Baca elected to DNC
Forty-Five Years Ago This Week: After her loss to Republican U.S. Rep. Hank Brown the previous year in the race for the 4th Congressional District, state. Sen Polly Baca-Barragan, D-Thortnon, was elected as one of the three vice-chairs of the Democratic National Committee. “It was exciting but a lot of hard work,” Baca-Barragan said. “I […]
House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements
A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.
Boebert challenger Eileen Laubacher joins lawsuit aimed at blocking her from Democratic assembly
A Denver District Court judge on Thursday permitted Democratic congressional candidate Eileen Laubacher to join a lawsuit filed by one of her primary opponents seeking to prevent Laubacher from participating in the party’s assembly process in a bid to qualify for Colorado’s primary ballot. Laubacher is one of four Democrats running for the nomination to […]
WATCH: Vance speaks in new North Carolina district seen as competitive for GOP in 2026
Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks on the economy Friday in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, in a newly redrawn congressional district seen as competitive for the Republican Party in the November midterms.
Congressman Scott Perry tours Camp Hill business with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler
Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is back in Pennsylvania to tout the Trump Administration’s economic agenda. On Friday, Loeffler joined Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10) in Lower Allen Township, Cu...
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.
DAVID MARCUS: Craven politics is the only excuse left for Dems refusing to fund DHS
Congressional Democrats allegedly continue blocking DHS funding despite key concessions, raising concerns about airport security during tensions.
Democratic doctors run for Congress to challenge Trump, RFK Jr.
Doctors and scientists are running for office, motivated by concerns over health policy, anti-science movements, and cuts to social programs.
Former Yankee Mark Teixeira says baseball prepared him for career in politics
Teixeira recently won the Republican primary for Texas' 21st Congressional district.
‘Hypocritical BS’: Democratic Congressman responds to GOP attacks on DHS funding
JB Pritzker’s Political Brand Is at Stake—in a Race He’s Not Even Running In
The Illinois governor has given at least $5 million to a group backing his lieutenant governor. That has upset the Congressional Black Caucus.
Far from home, yet right where she belonged: Dulasi Tennakoon BA’25 forges a future in civic leadership
Empowered by her Willamette mentors, Dulasi Tennakoon BA’25 kickstarted her career with a congressional internship
Congressman Neal, BHS Talk Local Health Care in 2026
Congressman Neal says access to health care is also important as an economic factor in the area. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In a time of federal funding uncertainties,...
Rep. Costa Brings Together Central Valley Health Care Providers to Discuss Federal Funding Challenges
FRESNO, Calif. - This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) met with Central Valley health care providers to discuss challenges facing local hospitals and clinics.
National People's Congress: China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.
Democrat and Republican head to Georgia runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat
Shawn Harris to face Clay Fuller in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
National Write Your Congressman Q1 2026 Index: Small Business Owners Call for Congressional Action on Spending, Regulatory Relief and Tariffs
National Write Your Congressman (NWYC), an organization that gives small businesses a voice in government, released its Q1 2026 Index, highlighting small business sentiment toward Congress, the U.S. economy, and federal policies affecting business.
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller to face Democrat Shawn Harris in runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, CNN projects
Republican Clay Fuller will face Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff to replace former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, CNN projects.
Uninsured rate in Minnesota spikes, climbing to the highest level in 6 years
Uninsurance rates have risen across the state and among nearly all demographic groups, highlighting persistent disparities, the health department said.
Live Results: Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election
With top candidates including Republicans Clay Fuller and Colton Moore and Democrat Shawn Harris, this round of voting could be only the first step in an elections marathon in northwest Georgia.
Georgia voters are choosing a successor for Marjorie Taylor Greene
The winner will serve out the remaining months of Greene’s term. But if they want to remain in Congress beyond next January, they will have to run again.
What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries
Mississippi voters will choose nominees for Congress in a state primary Tuesday.
In Trump’s Washington, Congress has little power left
That has raised concerns for some politicians about maintaining the balance of powers seen as central to American democracy.
In Trump’s Washington, Congress matters less than ever
Trump’s second presidency has accelerated the growth of executive power at the expense of the legislative branch, raising concerns about the balance of powers.
Georgia voters choosing a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in US House
Georgia voters are heading to the polls to choose a successor in Congress to Marjorie Taylor Greene
Out of prison, GOP strategist Tony Dane is back in Nevada politics
After resolving a legal case in Nevada and serving years in a Virginia prison, the operative is working for a congressional candidate.
N.Y. congressman pushes back with election legislation
The announcement comes when President Donald Trump has increasingly focused on election reform.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles sparks backlash after saying Muslims 'don't belong' in America
The Tennessee congressman previously pushed for deporting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor.
Wisconsin businesses to be impacted by hemp ruling
Governor Tony Evers sent a letter to Congress a week and a half ago warning that the new federal hemp law will hurt Wisconsin’s economy.
California congressman is leaving the Republican Party to become an independent amid tough reelection race
Rep. Kevin Kiley has announced he is leaving the Republican Party effective immediately, making him the only independent member of the US House of Representatives.
Trump says it's 'too soon' to talk about seizing Iran's oil — but doesn't rule it out
In a phone call with NBC News on Monday, Trump weighed in on Iran's new leader, the Texas Senate race and his push to get the SAVE America Act through Congress.
Pre-midterms, GOP confronts cooling support from young men over Trump
Polling suggests a softening of support among young men over Trump's policies, threatening Republicans' hopes of retaining majorities in Congress.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
Voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will elect a replacement for former Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in a special election on Tuesday
Congress plans new response to health cyberattacks
The plan puts the burden on the government and providers to prevent serious breaches that cut across the industry.
Health care costs and access will feature prominently in 2026 congressional midterms
“Health care policy is going to be a top issue in all of these competitive House races this cycle,” said Cook Political Report analyst Erin Covey.
Businesses owned by minorities, women lobby to reauthorize federal program
Minority- and women-owned businesses are urging Congress to reauthorize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, which helps them compete for federal contracts. Recent regulatory changes and legal challenges have raised concerns about the program’s future and effectiveness.
Rep. John McGuire introduces 'Riley Gaines Act' on transgender athletes in women’s sports
Congressman John McGuire has introduced legislation he said would protect female athletes if transgender athletes compete in women’s sports.
US science budgets have been spared. So why is no one celebrating?
The Trump administration’s proposals to eviscerate the NIH and NSF have been overturned in Congress after a year of cancelled programmes and legal wrangling. Yet as funding continues only to dribble out of downsized and politicised agencies, few believe that US science is out of the woods yet
The Iran War Is Giving Democrats a Chance. Will They Take It?
Last week, Republicans in Congress rejected a war powers resolution and thus negated their own power. In so doing, they gave President Donald Trump free rein over the Iran conflict and tied themselves to a war that has no consistent justification, no clear end and little public support. Democrats voted largely in lockstep to curtail Trump’s power, the first move in a process that will become more substantial as the already-unpopular war continues. History shows that foreign conflicts rarely get
Redistricting plan to give Colorado Dems 7 members of the U.S. House will split El Paso County
A proposed redistricting plan, which would give Colorado seven Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives and only one Republican, will split El Paso County into two parts and thereby weaken the county’s influence in Congress. El Paso County, which contains all of the city of Colorado Springs, currently is mainly in U.S. House […]
January 6 plaque installed in US Capitol after years of delays
House Republicans − in control since 2023 − delayed its installation after the law required it to be installed by March 2023.
Darrell Issa won’t seek reelection after more than two decades in House
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-California) said he will not seek reelection, joining a wave of departures from Congress.
Trump may need billions for the Iran war. Congress stands in the way.
Capitol Hill is largely in the dark about what an emergency cash influx for the Iran war could look like. But Trump will have to go through Democrats.
One hidden impact of redistricting? A more polarized Congress.
New maps are forcing incumbents into early retirement or ideologically driven primaries, creating a more partisan House.
How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash
All across America, congressional candidates are finding creative — and critics say cynical — ways to signal support for two deep-pocketed industries, A.I. and crypto.
How Candidates Are Using Winks and Posts to Seek Crypto and A.I. Cash
All across America, congressional candidates are finding creative — and critics say craven — ways to signal support for two deep-pocketed industries, A.I. and crypto.
College sports needs Congress to fix NIL, Trump says, while promising executive order
President Donald Trump said on Friday the soaring cost of college football programs is hurting collegiate sports in general, and vowed to issue a fresh executive order on the topic within a week.
Virginia congressman introduces ‘Riley Gaines Act’ to protect women’s sports
The bill would allow female athletes to sue institutions that permit transgender women to compete.
Trump: soaring college football costs are hitting sports, Congress must act
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the soaring cost of paying for football at colleges was harming school sports in general and the problem would need to be addressed by legislation, adding he might sign an executive order about it.
Is Trump saying Kristi Noem committed perjury?
Either President Donald Trump isn’t telling the truth, or Kristi Noem seems to have committed perjury.
Five ways Bella Abzug opened up politics to women and fought for social change | American Masters
Politician Bella Abzug broke ground for women in Congress and introduced multiple pieces of legislation that expanded women's rights.
World Cup ticket prices, ICE and visas: Two U.S. politicians weigh in on the big issues
The 2026 World Cup has its fair share of hot-button issues in the U.S., and things are only intensifying as the tournament nears
Why Trump Soured on Kristi Noem
Congressional questions about contracts, ads, and extramarital sex ended her tenure.
How each House member voted on Trump’s Iran war powers
The House rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action in Iran.
Congress won't halt Iran war after another war powers measure fails
Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a war powers resolution that would've immediately stopped U.S. hostilities against Iran.
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
President Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a meteoric political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012
Colorado’s congressional redistricting proposal could flip three Republican House seats
A Democrat-backed proposal to redraw Colorado’s congressional map for the 2028 election could flip three Republican districts. The proposal, introduced by a group called Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is yet another development in a national redistricting debate after President Donald Trump called to redraw U.S. House districts. An analysis of the proposal in […]
How Markwayne Mullin Became the Most Influential Business Owner in Trump's Washington
The Oklahoma entrepreneur ran for Congress as an outsider challenging the system. Now tapped to run DHS, he's become the ultimate insider.
House Republican leaders urge Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
GOP leaders notably did not call for Gonzales to resign as they struggle to maintain their slim majority in the House, which they hold by only a handful of seats.
Millsap says business attacked by Antifa in campaign ad. What happened?
Georgia congressional candidate Ryan Millsap claims 'Antifa' attacked his business. Here's what happened at his studio.
Trump replacing Noem as Homeland Security secretary
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Exclusive | Trump Is Preparing to Fire Kristi Noem
The president has already been asking aides and congressional Republicans for names of potential replacements.
GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit
GOP Sen. Steve Daines made the last-minute decision to abruptly pull out of his Senate race to prevent Democrats from fielding a top recruit for the open Montana seat, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Was Trump ever in control of the Iran war?
Rachel Leingang speaks to Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group and the Guardian’s Andrew Roth about the chaos in the Trump administration and Congress over the war with Iran
Congress hasn't officially declared war since WWII. Here's how presidential war powers have played out since then
Like many predecessors, President Donald Trump claims broad, even unlimited power over U.S. forces.
Former Department of Agriculture official to run for CNY U.S. House seat
Kailee Buller will run for the Republican nomination in New York's 22nd Congressional District.
Britt hopes to negotiate end to DHS shutdown: ‘Put the safety of Americans before politics’
DHS is currently shut down after Congress failed to approve a continuing funding measure for the agency by the deadline.
WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating
Republican Rep Burgess Owens to retire from Congress when term ends
Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, announces he won't seek reelection in 2026. The former NFL player and President Donald Trump supporter will complete his current term.
They fought in Iraq. Now they’re the Democrats’ loudest voices against the war in Iran.
Rep. Eugene Vindman is among a generation of young Democrats who ran for Congress, in part, because of their experience fighting a forever war in the Middle East.
Bill Cassidy’s allies moved fast to attack Julia Letlow. Here’s how it’s playing out.
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow has never been attacked before in her three congressional races. That has changed as she tries to unseat Sen. Bill Cassidy.
Politics experts discuss U.S.-Israel war on Iran
An Iowa soldier killed. A war in its fifth day. This episode, analysis of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran — and Congressional moves to check the president. Political scientists Jim McCormick and Kelly Shaw join the program to discuss these developments.
‘Disgusting and despicable’: Congressman Vindman reacts to Secy. Hegseth criticizing the media for covering fallen soldiers
Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines won’t seek reelection in shock announcement at filing deadline
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines ended his reelection campaign suddenly on Wednesday in a move that left a political ally as the only major candidate in the GOP primary.
Republican Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid
Sen. Steve Daines, 63, said that he was "thankful" to serve alongside President Donald Trump.
How each senator voted on an effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers
Republican senators rejected a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran.
Don’t let Congress ruin college sports
Should the revenues made by big-time college athletics be “shared” by all the schools? Do we want “revenue-sharing” socialism to come to college football and basketball? Many in Congress are answering yes to that question. The NCAA isn’t the massive moneymaker the NFL and NBA are, but in many ways the product is more exciting […]
House ethics panel investigates GOP Rep. Gonzales of Texas over affair allegations
The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday that it has opened an investigation of Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, over allegations that include having an affair with an aide.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Republicans hand Trump the wheel on Iran — but one red line emerges
GOP lawmakers signal support for ongoing missile strikes in Iran while drawing a firm red line at ground troops, insisting on Congress' constitutional authority over war.