Trump Demands Filibuster Be Scrapped
Trump renewed his push to end the Senate filibuster as funding fights, shutdown threats, and Republican division kept the chamber stuck in its favorite mode: procedural paralysis.
Delta Cuts Congress Airport Fast Lane
Delta Air Lines is pausing a special service desk for members of Congress while the TSA shutdown drags on. The move lands as airport delays grow and the Capitol discovers that rules for everyone else can still apply to lawmakers.
California Congressman Leaves GOP, Still Backs Republicans
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California announced he is leaving the Republican Party and registering as an independent. He says he will still caucus with House Republicans, a move that tweaks the chamber math but leaves several questions about future votes.
Kennedy: Trump Had No Choice on Iran Strike
Sen. John Kennedy tells Newsmax that President Trump did not start a war by striking Iran but tried to prevent one. He cites intelligence on Iran's rebuilding of missiles and alleged cooperation with China and Russia. Critics demand congressional approval. The argument now heads to Washington.
Comer Summons Gates and Six Others
House Oversight Chair James Comer asked seven people to give transcribed interviews in the Epstein inquiry, including Bill Gates and former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler. The move follows new document releases and recent resignations tied to those documents.
Congressman’s State Guest Sparks Arrest Threat
A Massachusetts congressman invited a young Brazilian guest to the State of the Union. Homeland Security said the guest was subject to removal. The guest was quietly moved to the congressman’s office and watched the speech on TV. The episode raised questions about enforcement, optics, and political theater.
Omar Yells During Trump State Of The Union
During President Trump’s State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar loudly objected to remarks about Somalia and immigration. The moment captured how charged the chamber remains and comes as Omar faces separate financial scrutiny.
Rep. Al Green Ejected From SOTU Again
Rep. Al Green was removed from the State of the Union after unfurling a banner that protested a social media image tied to a video shared by President Trump. The scene sparked applause and chants in the chamber and a steady round of political theater.
Gonzales Texts, Staffer Dead, GOP Demands Answers
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.
Democrats Talk Dismantling the DHS
Rep. Ilhan Omar told a town hall that talk of abolishing ICE has grown into talk of dismantling the Department of Homeland Security. That is a big policy shift with many practical questions most headlines skip.