Lawmakers head into President Trump’s second year facing questions about whether they can reclaim congressional clout in the face of his power grab.

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered an immediate and sharp divide on Capitol Hill. The post Congress divided after US captures Venezuela's Maduro without authorization appeared first on Straight Arrow News.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that would streamline environmental reviews and speed permitting for large energy infrastructure projects, data centers and factories.

In today’s newsletter: Despite a lengthy government shutdown, Congress took major action in 2025 that will impact just about every American. Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows after name change. And, meet the people putting their lives on the line to care for Gaza's desperate animals.

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold hearings on fraud in Minnesota in early January, according to a press release. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is among those invited to testify at a second hearing in February.

Republican worries about losing their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives next year erupted this week, when four moderates joined Democrats in a last-ditch effort to prevent a spike in healthcare costs for 24 million Americans beginning in less than two weeks.

Midterm elections are historically tough on the party of the sitting president Ahead of next year’s midterms, a number of members from both major parties have already announced they’re heading for the exits, either because they’re seeking higher ...

US lawmakers have introduced a bill directing the US Treasury to examine and produce a report on the feasibility and technical considerations of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and US digital asset stockpile that President Donald Trump has ordered created.

A Michigan furry with a history of crude comments disparaging Charlie Kirk, Elon Musk and America is running for US Congress — and insists he’s being completely serious. Samuel Smeltzer is seeking the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 7th District ...

The nation's first and only female House speaker, who resigned her leadership role three years ago, confirmed that she will not seek reelection in the 2026 midterms Nancy Pelosi's storied political career is coming to an end. The former speaker of the ...

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() - The 2026 midterm elections promise to bring fierce competition as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress.