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Landmark housing bill overwhelmingly passes Senate, faces uncertain future in House

The Senate on Thursday passed a landmark housing bill by a massive bipartisan margin and sent it to the House, where it faces an uncertain future as...

12.03.2026 8

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Mullin departure creates ‘House whisperer’ vacancy for Senate GOP

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) pending departure from the upper chamber to lead the Department of Homeland Security is creating a vacancy that...

12.03.2026 10

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Senate clears key hurdle on bipartisan housing bill

The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly cleared a key hurdle on a package aimed at bringing down housing costs, potentially setting up a final vote by...

10.03.2026 6

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Gas, oil prices worry GOP as Trump floats taking over Strait of Hormuz

Republicans on Capitol Hill are growing worried about President Trump's bet that Americans are willing to swallow higher gas prices due to the...

10.03.2026 20

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Daines's last-minute retirement maneuver leaves Capitol Hill stunned — and some frustrated

Sen. Steve Daines’s (R-Mont.) decision not to seek reelection — and last-minute switcheroo for his preferred candidate — caught the political...

07.03.2026 6

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Markwayne Mullin set to step into limelight with DHS nod

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is set to step into the spotlight as he readies to take on the unexpected challenge of replacing Kristi Noem atop the...

06.03.2026 9

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Senate Democrats block bill to fund DHS, spurning increased GOP pressure

Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), spurning pressure from Republicans who argued the...

05.03.2026 4

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Senate Republicans urge Trump to back Cornyn in Texas runoff

Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) better-than-expected performance in Tuesday's primary could turn the race on its head as President Trump revealed that he...

04.03.2026 5

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Iran conflict fails to move Democrats in DHS shutdown fight

Centrist Democrats in the Senate are showing little appetite to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the partial shutdown, despite...

04.03.2026 30

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Senate Republicans warn Trump about expanding Iran mission as death toll rises

Senate Republicans are warning President Trump against expanding the U.S.’s military offensive in Iran after he indicated he is willing to go as far...

03.03.2026 10

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DHS funding impasse deepens as lawmakers blow by first payday

The impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is showing no signs of easing as lawmakers barreled past the first reduced...

28.02.2026 10

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Collins, Murkowski undecided on Trump surgeon general choice after contentious hearing

President Trump’s choice to serve as surgeon general has not cobbled together enough votes to win confirmation as a pair of centrist Senate...

27.02.2026 10

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Trump adds pressure on Thune to pass voting bill despite 'talking filibuster' misgivings

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is coming under fresh pressure to act on the GOP’s voter ID legislation after President Trump prodded him...

26.02.2026 10

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Senate Democrats block DHS funding bill as impasse deepens

Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ensuring the shutdown of the agency will drag on through...

25.02.2026 10

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White House plays hardball with Democrats over DHS shutdown

The White House is playing hardball in the battle over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), suspending the Global Entry program for...

24.02.2026 10

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Republicans eye opening for DHS deal this week as Democrats double down

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week facing an uphill climb to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Republicans see an opening...

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Moreno calls for GOP to codify scuttled Trump tariffs

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) called for Republicans in Congress to codify President Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court on Friday invalidated the...

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Schumer hails Supreme Court tariff ruling as 'a win for the wallets' of Americans

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Friday hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down a significant amount of President...

20.02.2026 60

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DHS shutdown talks hit a wall as GOP fumes

Discussions between the White House and Democratic leaders on funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have hit a wall as administration...

19.02.2026 150

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White House: Negotiators 'still pretty far apart' on DHS funding

The White House on Tuesday indicated that a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a ways off, despite more than a week of talks...

18.02.2026 20

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Senate Democrats send counteroffer to White House amid DHS shutdown

Senate Democrats late on Monday night sent a counter-proposal to the White House to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the impasse...

17.02.2026 10

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DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp: 5 takeaways

There’s no end in sight for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as both sides point fingers while seemingly moving no closer to a...

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Republicans worry party won't do enough to address costs before midterms

Some Senate Republicans are warning that the party is not doing enough to address affordability heading into the midterm elections, with hopes of...

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Trump says he's talking to Democrats about DHS: 'We’ll see what happens'

President Trump on Friday said that talks are moving forward with Senate Democrats over a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which is...

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Senate departs with DHS shutdown looming and negotiators at loggerheads

The Senate left Washington on Thursday without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), all but ensuring a shutdown of the agency...

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Democrats seek to weaponize Trump tariffs against GOP

Senate Republicans are staring down a major headache as Democrats ready constant votes targeting President Trump’s tariffs, a political...

12.02.2026 20

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McConnell out of hospital after flu bout

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing flu-like symptoms early last week and will remain away...

11.02.2026 5

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Collins stares down tough reelection bid

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is staring down a precarious reelection bid after officially launching her campaign this week, with her fellow Senate...

11.02.2026 10

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Susan Collins makes it official: She's seeking a sixth term in the Senate

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Tuesday made her bid for a sixth term official as she prepares for what could be one of the toughest races on the map...

10.02.2026 10

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Democratic centrists stare down tough vote over DHS funding

Senate Democrats who voted to end the fall government shutdown are staring down a difficult decision over whether to back a stopgap measure to fund...

10.02.2026 30

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Senators far apart on DHS deal as talks stall with deadline looming

Pessimism is increasing across the Capitol that lawmakers will reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as they point fingers...

08.02.2026 9

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Democrats face thorny DHS negotiations while looking to capitalize on ICE fight

Senate Democrats are staring down one of the thorniest negotiations they’ve faced in recent years as they push for a deal to fund essential programs...

05.02.2026 8

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4 issues to watch as Homeland Security funding fight escalates

Congress is staring at a steep climb to finalizing a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as progressives and conservatives each...

03.02.2026 7

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Senate Republicans try to regain footing on immigration after Minneapolis blowback

Republicans are trying to regain their footing on immigration and border enforcement as the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis put their most...

31.01.2026 20

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Senate shutdown deal stalls over Graham objection

The Senate’s race to avert a shutdown hit the skids late Thursday night as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) placed a hold on the government funding...

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Senate strikes deal to avert partial shutdown

The Senate struck a deal to fund a large portion of the government on Thursday evening, just a day before a shutdown deadline. The agreement will...

30.01.2026 100

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Senate leaders run into barrier on funding talks: Who should be at the table?

Senate leaders are running into a key stumbling block days before a possible shutdown: They can’t agree on who to negotiate with. Less than 48 hours...

29.01.2026 20

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Trump faces growing GOP backlash over immigration crackdown after second deadly shooting

The Republican Party’s determined defense of President Trump’s deportation efforts is cracking in the wake of the fatal shooting of a second...

27.01.2026 70

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Second fatal Minneapolis shooting puts Congress on verge of shutdown

A second high-profile killing by a federal agent in Minneapolis has jeopardized the chances of Congress averting a partial government shutdown as...

26.01.2026 100

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Grassley defends GOP incumbents as Trump wades into primary fights 

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Thursday defended several of his Senate GOP colleagues who are staring down potentially tricky reelection fights after...

22.01.2026 9

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Trump threatens to upend GOP agenda, Senate race with Louisiana endorsement

President Trump is giving Senate GOP leaders a major headache with his decision to endorse Rep. Julia Letlow’s (R-La.) Senate campaign over Sen....

21.01.2026 10

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Tillis ‘untethered’ as he kicks off final year with a bang

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) has never been shy about speaking his mind — and the past few weeks have given him plenty to talk about. He's spoken out...

19.01.2026 20

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Abortion threatens to derail Senate ObamaCare deal 

A push by Senate negotiators to strike a deal on extending enhanced ObamaCare subsidies is running into a brick wall as they struggle to clear a key...

15.01.2026 20

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Minnesota ICE shooting snarls government funding debate

The fatal shooting of an unarmed woman in Minneapolis by a federal law enforcement officer is threatening to blow up fragile negotiations over...

13.01.2026 20

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Trump's call for Collins ouster throws wrench into Maine Senate race

President Trump’s call for Sen. Susan Collins (R) to be ousted in November tossed a monkey wrench into the high-stakes Maine Senate race, raising...

10.01.2026 90

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Macklin Good's wife responds to shooting: 'We need to show them a better way'

The wife of a Minnesota woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday has spoken publicly for...

10.01.2026 20

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Trump dials Collins with ‘profanity-laced rant' over Venezuela war powers vote

President Trump on Thursday laid into Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) with a “profanity-laced” phone call after she supported a Democratic-led war...

10.01.2026 150

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GOP senators give cold shoulder to Trump's call for abortion flexibility

President Trump’s call for the GOP to be more “flexible” on abortion restrictions is landing with a thud among Senate Republicans who view Hyde...

08.01.2026 20

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MAGA divide emerges as Trump leaves door ajar to regime change in Venezuela

President Trump’s decision to leave the door open to putting boots on the ground and to regime change in Venezuela is getting a frosty reception...

06.01.2026 20

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Health care, funding and more: 5 things to watch when the Senate returns

The Senate is staring down multiple flash points in the coming months as lawmakers head into a year colored by electoral politics but with plenty of...

04.01.2026 20

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