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- House sets vote on Russia sanctions billby By Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewing on September 11, 2026 at 4:37 pm
The Senate-passed measure will face obstacles in the House, where many Democrats worry the bill would hand the White House too much tariff authority.
- House eyes Tuesday vote on bill to curb data center costsby By Kelsey Brugger and Nico Portuondo on September 11, 2026 at 3:33 pm
Several more vulnerable House Republicans are now supporting the legislation.
- Democrats revamp their midterm playbook for GOP’s anti-trans attacksby By Calen Razor on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
Democratic strategists say the party needs a fresh approach amid a new wave of anti-trans messaging from Republicans.
- Capitol agenda: Trump tells Republicans to vote or ‘go to hell’by By Mia McCarthy and Calen Razor on September 11, 2026 at 8:50 am
President Donald Trump spent the last two days in Dallas trying every which way to persuade his GOP base to turn out for the midterms and reelect a Republican Congress.
- Rand Paul and his staff travel by private jet with taxpayer dollars while preaching fiscal restraintby By Chris Marquette on September 11, 2026 at 8:45 am
The expense is not illegal or against Senate rules, but it’s raising questions about why the charter flights were necessary for official business.
- How Republicans are privately talking about their Senate map at the conventionby By Meredith Lee Hill and Erin Doherty on September 11, 2026 at 12:22 am
Republicans gathering in Dallas are worried about Georgia and North Carolina. They are bullish on Michigan.
- House will vote on legislation shielding consumers from data center energy costsby By Kelsey Brugger and Mia McCarthy on September 10, 2026 at 10:26 pm
GOP leaders have opted to proceed with the vote amid political pressure to address the issue before the midterms.
- Tom Emmer has a message for House GOP chairs: Term limits matterby By Mia McCarthy on September 10, 2026 at 8:20 pm
With several committee leaders looking for extensions, the No. 3 Republican leader says exceptions are warranted only in “limited circumstances.”