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- OMB nominee touts plan to give Trump appointees power to kill grantsby By Jennifer Scholtes on June 17, 2026 at 4:03 pm
The administration is expected to finalize the proposed changes as soon as this summer.
- The Democratic Socialists of America are leaving it all on the field in NYCby By Chris Sommerfeldt on June 17, 2026 at 9:00 am
The city’s congressional primaries present big risks for the ascendant group — and also big rewards.
- Congressional staff visit prison facility where Ghislaine Maxwell is heldby By Hailey Fuchs on June 17, 2026 at 1:00 am
The only convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein is serving 20 years in prison.
- White House’s Anthropic move jolts Congress back into the AI debateby By Kelsey Brugger and Katherine Long on June 17, 2026 at 12:11 am
Democrats and Republicans remain divided over whether advanced AI models should be vetted before being released to the public.
- Senate Republicans want assurances from Todd Blanche. So far it's working.by By Jordain Carney and Hailey Fuchs on June 16, 2026 at 10:08 pm
The attorney general nominee is privately addressing concerns about potential DOJ payouts. But that’s not his only challenge.
- Senate thwarts move to limit Iran war as Trump pushes peace dealby By Leo Shane III and Connor O'Brien on June 16, 2026 at 8:28 pm
The action came nearly a month after the chamber advanced a similar war powers measure.
- Senate, House reach deal on housing bill, Senate to start votes Tuesdayby By Katherine Hapgood on June 16, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Congress only has a few weeks of legislative days left this year to complete a slew of priorities, including embattled bipartisan housing affordability legislation.
- Senate Judiciary schedules confirmation hearing for Todd Blancheby By Hailey Fuchs and Jordain Carney on June 16, 2026 at 5:17 pm
There's hope the nominee for attorney general can be confirmed before the August recess.