Legislative Policy

Feb. 13, 2026

Treasury Secretary Expects Senate to Hold Fed Chair Nomination Hearing

Bessent says he has reached an agreement with Senate Republicans to move forward with Kevin Warsh's nomination despite ongoing probe into Fed Chair Powell.

Feb. 13, 2026

Trump Rule Targeting Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Faces Legal Challenge

Proposed regulations would allow the Education Department to disqualify employers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program based on their activities.

Feb. 12, 2026

Top Democrats re-introduce trans bill of rights

Reintroduction of the Trans Bill of Rights aims to protect transgender Americans and ensure equal rights and protections under the law.

Feb. 12, 2026

GOP Tax Bill Medicaid Cuts to Hit Rural Providers Hard

Restrictions on state funding mechanisms expected to impact rural areas the most

Feb. 12, 2026

House Votes to Rebuke Trump's Tariffs on Canada

Rare bipartisan move challenges White House trade agenda

Feb. 11, 2026

Bill Proposes $1B Fund for Jersey Shore Beach Protection

Bipartisan legislation would create permanent funding source for coastal storm risk management projects.

Feb. 11, 2026

Lawmakers Question Drug Companies, Vendors on Pricing

Bipartisan House panel seeks transparency in prescription drug supply chain

Feb. 11, 2026

Op-Ed Calls for Raising Social Security Disability Cutoff Age

Proposal urges increasing eligibility from 22 to 26 years old to match modern adulthood

Feb. 11, 2026

Top House Budget Writer Pushes for Second 'Big Beautiful Bill'

GOP congressman calls for new reconciliation package to build momentum ahead of midterms

Feb. 11, 2026

Top House Budget Writer Pushes for 2nd 'Big Beautiful Bill'

GOP congressman calls for new reconciliation package to build momentum ahead of midterms.

Feb. 11, 2026

Trump Allies Near 'Total Victory' in Wiping Out US Climate Regulation

Efforts to roll back environmental protections gain momentum under new administration.

Feb. 11, 2026

Senate Leader Thune Rejects Filibuster Change for Voter-ID Bill

Republican leader says there are not enough votes to amend the Senate's filibuster rule.

Feb. 10, 2026

Congress Plans Time Capsule for America's 250th Anniversary

Lawmakers debate what to include, from rock albums to political rivals

Feb. 10, 2026

Lawmakers Find 6 More Suspected Epstein Accomplices in Redacted Files

Reps. Massie and Khanna say they discovered additional names of potential co-conspirators in the Epstein case that were previously redacted.

Feb. 10, 2026

House Rejects Speaker Johnson's Effort to Block Tariff Votes

The vote is a stinging rebuke of GOP leadership that paves the way for challenges to Trump's signature economic policy.

Feb. 10, 2026

Trump Administration to Scrap Landmark Climate Regulation

EPA to revoke 'endangerment finding' that underpins US climate rules

Feb. 10, 2026

EPA Moves to Repeal Climate Change Endangerment Finding

Experts say the goal is to get the issue before the Supreme Court while Trump is still in office.

Feb. 10, 2026

Congressional Researchers Analyze Tax Implications for Marijuana Businesses

Report examines whether denying cannabis companies tax deductions under 280E is unconstitutional