The House of Representatives is preparing to pass a rescissions bill that would eliminate approximately $9 billion in spending, including $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which supports NPR and PBS.
congressional intern, Eric Tarpinian‑Jachym from Granby, Massachusetts, was fatally shot near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Senator Chris Murphy criticized President Donald Trump on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, saying Trump’s current actions are “much more lawless” than during his first term. Murphy’s remarks followed a question about whether Trump’s recent military strikes, allegedly ordered without congressional approval, could be grounds for impeachment.
Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) announced that he will resign from Congress before the end of his term. Green's departure will leave Republicans with only a slim majority.
Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has announced her run for Congress in Washington’s 9th District, setting up a potential 2026 showdown with long-time Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith. Sawant, a self-described socialist, said her campaign will focus on opposing U.S. military aid to Israel and advocating for Medicare for All.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), traditionally viewed as a nonpartisan congressional watchdog, is facing scrutiny from Republican lawmakers and officials who allege the agency has compromised its impartiality.
