More than 80 House Democrats are noncommittal or opposed to Hakeem Jeffries as speaker, a sign of deep divisions over leadership, money in politics, and policy priorities.
Senate GOP leader John Thune says he will not change Senate rules to force a vote on the SAVE America Act. That leaves a GOP push for strict voting laws stuck against Senate tradition and math.
Leaked messages tied to Rep. Tony Gonzales have prompted GOP calls for answers after a staffer died by suicide; lawmakers want investigations to finish before judgments are made.