Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Politics

House Democrats eye affordability push, anti-corruption agenda if they win majority

House Democrats are beginning to map out a governing agenda in anticipation of a potential return to power next year, placing affordability at the...

Thune says Congress needs more information about US-Iran peace deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he doesn’t yet have enough information to make a judgment about the peace deal between the United...

Thune says Senate will move FISA bill without SAVE America Act, rebuffing Trump

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said the Senate will attempt to pass an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA)...

Schumer calls on Trump to brief Congress on ‘understanding’ with Iran

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on the Trump administration Monday to brief Congress immediately on the “understanding” with Iran that President Trump...

Social Security’s looming insolvency sparks alarm in Congress

Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) call for Republicans to act on Social Security reform if they keep control of Congress in 2027 is getting pushback...

This week on The Hill: Senate tees up Clayton DNI nomination as FISA talks stall

The Senate Intelligence Committee this week is set to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump’s pick to serve as director of...

‘UFC Freedom 250’ at the White House: 5 things to watch

Anticipation is building for "UFC Freedom 250," a prime-time fight night set to play out just steps from the White House and seen as...

The Memo: Trump’s UFC fight night risks landing with a thud

President Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday Sunday with a night of UFC fights on the South Lawn of the White House. It’s yet...

House conservatives mount push to codify Trump border policies

Hard-line conservatives in the House are mounting an uphill push to codify President Trump’s border policies, demanding a vote by July 4 and warning...

GOP divided on pursuing third reconciliation amid election tensions

Republicans are divided over whether to pursue a third party-line spending package, with some lawmakers expressing skepticism that such an ambitious effort can clear...