Congress

Missing GOP Vote Raises Fresh Questions

Speaker Mike Johnson says Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. is dealing with a personal health matter after missing more than 50 House votes. The absence comes as Republicans try to pass key bills with almost no room for error.

ActBlue Staff Take the Fifth

Five ActBlue employees refused to answer 146 House Judiciary questions as lawmakers probed foreign donation concerns, fraud controls, and a major legal staff shake-up.

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.