Legislative Policy

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.

Mar. 23, 2026

Lawmakers Continue Talks on Bill to Boost Scrutiny of Chip Exports

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman says he's working to advance legislation to increase oversight of chip exports to China

Mar. 22, 2026

Congress Seeks Trump's Exit Plan as Iran War Drags On

Lawmakers question strategy and costs as military campaign continues without congressional approval.

Mar. 22, 2026

Russian Lawmaker Calls for Military Action to Free Detained Citizens Abroad

Alexey Zhuravlev argues new legislation would allow use of military force to release Russians arrested in foreign jurisdictions

Mar. 21, 2026

Congress Debates Agricultural Trade Impacts on Maryland Farmers

USDA official testifies on restoring fairness and reciprocity in global markets.

Mar. 21, 2026

Senate Fails to Advance DHS Funding Bill Again

Democrats block bill, demand ICE reforms before approving funding

Mar. 21, 2026

Senate Fails to Advance DHS Funding Bill Again

Democrats continue to demand reforms to ICE and CBP in exchange for agency funding

Mar. 21, 2026

Senate Blocks Amendment on Transgender Athletes During Voting Bill Debate

The proposed amendment would have banned transgender athletes from playing in women's sports.

Mar. 21, 2026

Senate Blocks Amendment on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

The vote came during a weekend session on a broader voting rights bill.

Mar. 21, 2026

Senate Fails to Advance DHS Funding Bill Again

Democrats block bill, demand reforms to ICE and CBP before approving funding

Mar. 18, 2026

Senate Considers SAVE America Act, But Passage Unlikely

The Republican-backed election reform bill faces steep Democratic opposition in the Senate.

Mar. 18, 2026

Senate to Consider GOP Voting Reform Bill This Week

The SAVE America Act faces long odds of passing despite Trump's demands

Mar. 14, 2026

Lawmakers Grapple with Policing Prediction Market Risks

Concerns grow over potential insider trading as these markets gain popularity

Mar. 14, 2026

Sanders Proposes Billionaire Wealth Tax to Fund $3,000 Payments

The tax would affect 930 billionaires and raise funds for working families

Mar. 14, 2026

Democrats Warn Trump Tariffs Will Cost US Households Over $2,500 in 2026

New tariffs could raise costs for American families as inflation and Iran war impact prices.

Mar. 13, 2026

Senator Hoeven Pushes for Expanded Farm Assistance

North Dakota senator advocates for multi-pronged strategy to support U.S. producers amid credit crunch and market volatility.

Mar. 13, 2026

Senate Passes Housing Affordability Bill

House consideration next after Senate approval

Mar. 13, 2026

Senate Deadlocks Again on Homeland Security Funding as Shutdown Persists

Impasse continues as Democrats refuse to back money for agency without new immigration restrictions

Mar. 13, 2026

Congressional Democrats Warn Trump Tariffs Will Cost US Households Over $2,500 in 2026

New tariffs could increase costs for American families as inflation and the war in Iran push up prices.