Mar. 9, 2026
IRS Urged to Adopt Taxpayer Advocate's Recommendations on Refund Delays
Frost Law calls on the IRS to address growing backlog of tax refunds
Mar. 8, 2026
Tim Tebow Urges Congress to Fight Child Trafficking, Abuse
Former NFL quarterback makes emotional plea to lawmakers to pass Renewed Hope Act of 2026
Mar. 8, 2026
Trump Threatens to Block Legislation Over Voting Bill & Anti-Trans Provisions
President demands Congress pass SAVE America Act with strict voter ID and citizenship proof requirements, as well as restrictions on transgender rights.
Mar. 8, 2026
Trump Vows to Block New Laws Until SAVE America Act Passes Senate
Former president demands Senate approve voter ID bill before he'll sign any other legislation
Mar. 6, 2026
House Fails to Adopt Iran War Powers Resolution
Resolution aimed to curtail President Trump's military actions in Iran
Mar. 5, 2026
House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Boost Human Trafficking Detection
The legislation aims to improve training and coordination for federal workers to identify and report exploitation.
Mar. 5, 2026
House Panel Advances Kids Online Safety Bills Along Party Lines
GOP-led package includes controversial changes to Kids Online Safety Act
Mar. 5, 2026
Senators Fail to Reach Deal on DHS Funding
Senate Democrats block full-year funding bill, signaling continued impasse over immigration enforcement policy
Mar. 5, 2026
Lawmakers Debate Amendments to 2026 Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee considers changes to nutrition, rural development, and farm support programs
Mar. 4, 2026
Trump Demands Congress Pass Crypto Regulation Bill
President attacks banks for opposing legislation to establish digital asset framework
Mar. 4, 2026
Congress Awaits White House Request for Iran War Funding
Lawmakers say they will pass supplemental funding when 'appropriate' but details remain unclear.
Mar. 4, 2026
Congress Debates Iran War as Votes Loom
Senate and House to vote on war powers resolution as Trump administration scrambles for support
Mar. 3, 2026
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bills
Legislation aims to modernize federal drug sentencing and pretrial detention policies
Mar. 3, 2026
White House Stablecoin Deadline Slips as Crypto Founder Warns CLARITY Act Could Push US Crypto Founders Offshore
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson argues the proposed legislation could make new crypto projects securities by default and leave their fate in the hands of an SEC rulemaking process that future administrations could weaponize.
Mar. 3, 2026
Lawmakers Push for War Powers Vote After US Attacks Iran
Congress called to return early and vote on resolution to limit Trump's military action against Iran.
Mar. 3, 2026
Trump Proposes Retirement Plan, Experts Raise Concerns Over Funding and Fraud
Cato Institute analysts weigh in on the feasibility and potential drawbacks of the administration's retirement savings proposal and efforts to combat Medicaid fraud.
Mar. 2, 2026
Durbin Discusses Illinois Clean Energy Challenges with IMEA/IMUA
Senator focuses on data centers, transparency, and protecting wind and solar tax credits.
Mar. 2, 2026
Senate Democrats Call for Immediate War Powers Vote
Lawmakers urged to return to D.C. after President's Iran strike without Congressional approval
Mar. 2, 2026
How they voted: Ryan, Riley on airplane communications, energy use by appliances
Area members of Congress voted on bills related to federal contracting and energy use regulations
Feb. 27, 2026
Democrats Embrace Universal Child Care as Economic Priority
Party leaders see affordable child care as key to economic growth and family well-being
