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    Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Blast Trump Administration Attempt to Pay $1 Billion in Taxpayer Funding to Kill Offshore Wind Projects

    The lawmakers criticized the proposed funding as an attempt to undermine renewable energy development.

    Lawmakers Demand USDA Action as Fertilizer and Food Prices Rise

    Congresswoman Angie Craig and Agriculture Democrats warn of severe supply chain disruptions and higher costs for U.S. farmers due to Trump's war with Iran.

    Federal Housing Initiatives and Industry Advocacy Reshape Exterior Wall Opportunities

    EIMA meeting highlights regulatory relief, public housing redevelopment, and growing trade group influence on Capitol Hill

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    Mar. 31, 2026

    Trump Mulls Recalling Congress for DHS Funding

    President considers cutting short congressional recess to address travel disruptions

    Mar. 30, 2026

    Lawmakers Warn VPN Use May Let NSA Spy on You

    Democrats want Tulsi Gabbard to clarify surveillance rules, reports Wired

    Mar. 29, 2026

    Trump Ban on Investor Homebuying May Come at Cost of Bigger Real Estate Deal

    Affordable housing legislation faces hurdles as Congress debates investor restrictions and factory-built housing provisions.

    Mar. 28, 2026

    Lee Urges Senate to Reconvene, Fund DHS Amid Shutdown

    Utah senator calls on colleagues to cut recess short and address airport security crisis.

    Mar. 28, 2026

    Trump Criticizes GOP Over Stalled DHS Funding Bill

    Photos capture senators fleeing DC as Congress fails to reach deal before recess

    Mar. 27, 2026

    Senate Passes Bill to Fund DHS Except ICE and Parts of CBP

    Agencies like TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, and CISA will receive funding, but reforms to ICE and CBP remain elusive.

    Mar. 26, 2026

    Rep. Casar and Sen. Sanders File Bill to Limit Sports Team Relocations

    Proposed legislation aims to curb threats of teams leaving cities that don't meet their demands.

    Mar. 26, 2026

    Trump Escalates War of Words with Schumer Over Senate Strategy

    President Trump criticizes Senate Majority Leader's leadership as tensions rise over legislative battles.
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    Law

    Judge halts $400M White House ballroom construction

    Judge Halts White House Ballroom Construction

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Ban on 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBTQ+ Youth
    Civic Engagement

    Conservation Leaders Advocate for Local Control During D.C. Fly-In

    Anti-Trump Protesters Join 'No Kings' Rallies

    Steelers Owner Acknowledges Changing Landscape for NFL's Diversity Efforts
    Government

    Trump Administration Plans to Move Forest Service HQ to Utah

    Pressure Mounts to Recall Congress During Partial Shutdown

    Trump Pushes Ahead with White House Bunker Despite Ballroom Setback
    Immigration

    Trump to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship Limits

    Trump Plans to Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Birthright Citizenship

    Senate Proposes 'Dalilah's Law' to Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants Issued CDLs
    U.S. Military

    Defense Secretary Hegseth Visits U.S. Troops in Middle East Amid Iran Conflict

    Pentagon Denies Claims About Defense Secretary's Broker

    Army Investigates Helicopter Flights Near Kid Rock's Home
    Elections

    Trump Signs Order to Limit Mail-in Voting Ahead of Midterms

    Trump signs order for national voter eligibility list

    Trump's Popularity Plummets as Gas Prices Soar
    International Relations

    Trump Praised for Commitment to US-India Ties

    Senator Cramer Predicts Iran War Will End Soon

    Trump Touts Talks with Iran's Hardline Leader, But Warns 'We Know Where He Lives'
    City Hall

    White House Ballroom Plans Raise Concerns Among Architects

    Advocates Fight to Protect New Deal Art in Historic D.C. Building

    Architects Criticize Trump's Rushed Ballroom Plans Before Final Approval
    Commentary

    Trump's Remark to Fox News Host Draws Attention

    Golden Toilet Sculpture Mocks Trump in DC

    Washington Rhetoric on Iran Condemned as Historically Misleading
    Political Parties

    Noem 'Devastated' by Report on Husband's Crossdressing

    GOP Infighting Erupts Over Homeland Security Funding

    Former Trump Aide Launches $100M Midterm Push for AI Agenda