Congress

Members of Congress continue to receive salaries during shutdowns because the Constitution guarantees lawmakers’ compensation.

Under the measure, the Clean Air Act would be amended to extend to E15 the same RVP waiver currently granted to standard E10 gasoline.

President Donald Trump has not thrown his weight behind a candidate ahead of Election Day, May 19. The contest will likely head to runoff.

The unaffected districts would still hold their primary elections on May 19, according to the governor’s office.

The resolution was proposed by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) after the historic shutdown in the fall of 2025.

Public opposition and rising gas prices have intensified pressure on lawmakers.

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu said judicial reform will be a priority if Democrats win back the House in November.

The development comes during a tense period in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.