Congress

Comey's '86 47' Post Was 'A Bad Idea' But 'Not A Crime,' Says House Democrat

The former FBI director faces indictment by the Trump Justice Department, with Democrats arguing the prosecution is politically motivated.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senator Fetterman Criticizes Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Platner, Says Republicans Favor Him

The comments come after Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign, leaving Platner as the likely Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Florida Lawmakers Pass Voting Map That Could Help Republicans Flip 4 House Seats

The Senate approved the new congressional boundaries 21-17, raising Republican-leaning districts from 20 to 24 ahead of November midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Florida Senate Passes New Congressional Map, 21-17

The redistricting plan could give Republicans an advantage in four additional House seats ahead of November midterm elections.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Hegseth's Congressional Hearing Reveals $25 Billion Iran War Cost, Stalled Diplomacy

Pentagon discloses first official cost estimate as Iran offers to open Strait of Hormuz and Trump rejects the proposal.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Approves Renewal of Warrantless Spy Powers Resolution Despite Concerns

The Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act passed 235-191 and now heads to the Senate, where it must clear a Friday deadline to renew Section 702 of FISA.

By James Callahan · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Republicans Fracture Over Pesticide Provision in Farm Bill as MAHA Movement Flexes Its Muscle

The 280-142 vote to strip liability protections for pesticide manufacturers exposed deep divisions within the GOP, with 73 Republicans bucking party leadership.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Renews FISA Spy Program 235-191 Amid GOP Chaos Over DHS Shutdown

The spy program expires Thursday as Republicans struggle to advance their agenda with a narrow 217-212 majority, delaying efforts to reopen the Department of Homeland Security.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny on Iran War, Defense Budget as House Prepares DHS Vote

Defense secretary testified in House Wednesday over Pentagon firings and withheld Ukraine aid as Congress navigates funding crunch and voting rights ruling.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Speaker Johnson Moves Closer to Renewing FISA Surveillance Program After Conservatives Fall in Line

The House approved a procedural measure 218-210, teeing up a final vote on extending Section 702 surveillance authorities before Thursday's deadline.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read