Congress

Former White House Lawyer Ty Cobb Criticizes Trump Administration Ballroom Renovation Plans

Cobb, who served in the White House during Trump's first term, said the historic building is 'turning into a combination of a whorehouse and Las Vegas' following Supreme Court action clearing the way for construction.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Votes Unanimously to Hold Two Allies of Ex-Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick in Contempt of Congress

The DOJ will now decide whether to pursue criminal charges against Mayor Michael Joseph and former aide Hector Roos, who refused to cooperate with an ethics investigation.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Staving Off Another Funding Fight During Midterms

The 370-48 vote sends the measure to President Trump's desk after Senate approval; funding extends through December 11.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Bill on Athlete NIL Rules Sparks Debate Over State Women's Sports Protections

Attorneys general from six states warn that the Protect College Sports Act's preemption language could undermine Supreme Court rulings upholding Fairness in Women's Sports laws.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senators Weigh NCAA Governance Criticism as Women's Sports Protections Collide With NIL Legislation

Six state attorneys general have warned that the Protect College Sports Act's preemption language could undermine Supreme Court rulings protecting female athletes.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Are Again Angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House Seat as 2026 Midterms Approach

The New York Republican won a narrow victory in 2024 and faces renewed Democratic investment in his swing district.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Rules Committee Advances Anti-Socialism Resolution on Party-Line Vote

Resolution condemning socialism cleared committee Monday with no Democratic support, setting up Tuesday floor votes as partisan clash erupts over definition of government role in economy.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 4 min read
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Kalshi Suspends North Carolina GOP House Candidate Laurie Buckhout for Betting on Own Race

Prediction market platform issued three-year suspension after determining candidate purchased contracts related to her contest against Rep. Don Davis.

By Diane Park · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 3 min read
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Jeffries Speaks as House Returns for Key Votes Including Stopgap Spending Bill

Lawmakers face a Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government ahead of November midterm elections.

By James Callahan · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 3 min read
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Kalshi Permanently Bans Former Rep. George Santos for Life Over Insider Trading Allegations

The online prediction market platform says the former congressman turned a $17,839 profit by betting against his own State of the Union attendance after placing large wagers while capable of influencing the outcome.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, August 31, 2026 · 3 min read