Congress

Democratic Representative Compares ICE Agents to Nazis During House Hearing

Rep. Delia Ramirez's remarks drew immediate Republican condemnation and calls for apology during testimony on immigration enforcement.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

EPA to Repeal Its Own Conclusion That Greenhouse Gases Warm the Planet and Threaten Health

The agency's 2009 endangerment finding has been the legal foundation for federal climate regulations for 16 years.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Congress

House Immigration Hearing Spotlights Minneapolis Shootings, Training Concerns

Democrats and Republicans question ICE, CBP leaders on tactics after two U.S. citizens were killed by federal officers last month.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Thune: 'Not Even Close' to Enough Votes to Change Filibuster Rule to Enact Voting Reform

Senate Majority Leader says Democrats lack support to eliminate 60-vote threshold despite renewed push.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Mutiny Forces House Speaker Mike Johnson to Delay Vote on Key Piece of Trump's Agenda

Republican defections over spending concerns forced postponement of a vote on the tax and border package.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Trump-appointed Judge Dismisses DOJ Attempt to Access Michigan Voter Data

The ruling blocks federal access to state voter records sought for citizenship verification enforcement.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Senate Hearing Examines Minnesota COVID Relief Fraud Allegations

Sen. Josh Hawley questions federal oversight after $250 million in pandemic aid allegedly diverted to international schemes.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Congress

Malinowski Concedes to Mejia in New Jersey Democratic House Primary

Former congressman Tom Malinowski ends bid after special primary loss to Nellie Pou's chief of staff

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Grassley Accuses Biden DOJ of Bypassing Constitutional Protections in Phone Record Subpoenas

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley accused the Biden Justice Department on Tuesday of deliberately circumventing constitutional protections w...

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Congress

DHS Faces Funding Deadline as Courts Fast-Track Somali Asylum Hearings

Congress faces a Friday midnight deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security or pass another stopgap measure, as Democrats and Republicans remain de...

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 5 min read