Congress

While the midterms are still more than a year off, primary season will be on the horizon when lawmakers return from their summer recess.

Republicans are considering pursuing a Senate rule change in order to speed up the confirmation of presidential nominees.

The vote went 50–45, with no Senate Democrats voting to confirm Pirro as the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

It includes funding for Veterans Affairs, the Food and Drug Administration, agriculture, legislative branch operations, and other noncontroversial spending.

Democrats have used procedural maneuvers to slow down President Donald Trump’s nominations, creating a backlog in the Senate.

The defense bill would allocate $851.9 billion to various national security initiatives, while the labor, health, and education bill would cost $197 billion.

The longtime Chicago Democrat will not seek reelection in 2026, opening a key House seat he has filled for 29 years in Illinois.

The flooding, which struck early on the morning of the July Fourth holiday, killed at least 136 people.

Trump has endorsed Whatley.

The vote comes as Trump shortened a 50‑day window for Russia to reach a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Sparks flew as Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted with Democrats to pass the bill in a key committee.

‘I was offended by what the president said,’ the Senate Judiciary chairman said.

While the midterms are still more than a year off, primary season will be on the horizon when lawmakers return from their summer recess.

Republicans are considering pursuing a Senate rule change in order to speed up the confirmation of presidential nominees.

The vote went 50–45, with no Senate Democrats voting to confirm Pirro as the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

It includes funding for Veterans Affairs, the Food and Drug Administration, agriculture, legislative branch operations, and other noncontroversial spending.

Democrats have used procedural maneuvers to slow down President Donald Trump’s nominations, creating a backlog in the Senate.

The defense bill would allocate $851.9 billion to various national security initiatives, while the labor, health, and education bill would cost $197 billion.

The longtime Chicago Democrat will not seek reelection in 2026, opening a key House seat he has filled for 29 years in Illinois.

The flooding, which struck early on the morning of the July Fourth holiday, killed at least 136 people.

Trump has endorsed Whatley.

The vote comes as Trump shortened a 50‑day window for Russia to reach a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Sparks flew as Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) voted with Democrats to pass the bill in a key committee.

‘I was offended by what the president said,’ the Senate Judiciary chairman said.