Legislative Policy

Apr. 17, 2026

Lawmakers Gather to Discuss AI's Existential Risks

Congressional subcommittee meeting raises concerns over rapid AI advancements

Apr. 17, 2026

Idaho Rep. Simpson Backs Tax Policies for Working Families

Congressman voted for House resolution supporting tax relief for middle-class Americans.

Apr. 17, 2026

Senate Vote to Block Israel Arms Sales Fails

But the vote highlights growing divisions within the Democratic Party over Middle East policy.

Apr. 17, 2026

Rep. Shontel Brown Discusses Farm Bill Future and Iran War Impacts

The House Ag Committee Vice Ranking Member weighs in on upcoming legislation and policy decisions.

Apr. 17, 2026

Senate Approves Short-Term Renewal of Controversial Surveillance Program

The measure extends the program until April 30 as Congress races to meet a Monday deadline.

Apr. 16, 2026

Senate Votes to End Moratorium on Boundary Waters Mining

Decision clears path for Twin Metals to extract metals in sensitive Minnesota watershed

Apr. 16, 2026

Senator Urges Colleagues to Protect Boundary Waters from Mining

Heinrich warns of risks to wilderness area from proposed copper-nickel mine

Apr. 16, 2026

Congress Presents Five Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari leads charge, accusing Hegseth of illegal Iran actions and war crimes

Apr. 16, 2026

House Speaker Struggles to Gather GOP Votes for FISA Extension

Partisan divide over warrantless surveillance law threatens renewal before deadline

Apr. 16, 2026

Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Aviation Safety Advances in Senate Committee

Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada helped move the legislation forward.

Apr. 16, 2026

Senator Condemns GOP for Blocking Iran War Powers Resolution

Heinrich says Trump and Senate Republicans 'own affordability crisis' after repeatedly blocking resolution.

Apr. 16, 2026

Lawmakers Question Health Secretary Kennedy on Vaccines

Hearings address actions by Kennedy and agencies under his oversight.

Apr. 16, 2026

Senate Republicans Reject Effort to Halt Iran War, Some Eye Future Votes

GOP lawmakers remain wary of the conflict dragging on as Democrats vow to keep pushing for a vote.

Apr. 16, 2026

Jared Golden and GOP block resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers

Democratic-led measure aimed to require Congressional authorization for hostilities

Apr. 16, 2026

US Senate Rejects Resolutions to Limit Iran War, Arms Sales to Israel

Efforts to curb presidential war powers and arms exports fail in Congress

Apr. 16, 2026

SNP Proposes Price Cap on Essential Foods, Sparking Retailer Backlash

Scottish retailers dismiss the SNP's plan as an impractical 'gimmick' amid concerns over rising costs affecting nutrition

Apr. 16, 2026

Gun Owners Group Urges Congress to Repeal Biden-Era Gun Controls

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America says Republicans must act to win back gun voters in midterms

Apr. 16, 2026

Senator Marshall Touts Republican Tax Wins

Kansas senator says GOP policies mean more money for families this Tax Day.

Apr. 16, 2026

Senator Demands Answers on DOE's Strait of Hormuz Preparedness

Heinrich questions if department was ready for potential oil supply disruption ahead of Iran conflict

Apr. 15, 2026

House Passes Aviation Safety Bill After Deadly D.C. Midair Crash

The ALERT Act aims to improve collision avoidance technology, but faces Senate hurdles.