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Senate sets up final budget sprint

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After an hours-long delay and a last-minute rallying of the troops, Senate Republicans took the first step Thursday evening to advance a new budget blueprint that would unlock the “one big, beautiful bill” envisioned by President Donald Trump. Senators voted 52-48 to proceed to the budget resolution…
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Democrats named their members to the board of a congressional ethics office — but it’s still stalled, awaiting Republican appointees

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House Democrats have submitted the names of their appointees to serve on the board of a key congressional ethics office, according to a person granted anonymity to share the development. It’s an important step in the process of getting the Office of Congressional Conduct, formerly known as the Office of Congressional Ethics…
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House Republican moves to rein in tariff powers

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Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon said he plans to introduce a companion bill to the bipartisan Senate legislation aimed at reclaiming Congress’ authority over tariffs, becoming the first House Republican to openly challenge the powers President Donald Trump is using to launch a massive global trade war…
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Johnson: Trump backs me on proxy voting for new parents

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Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that President Donald Trump backs his effort to block proxy voting for new parents, a day after the president scrambled Johnson’s plans and endorsed a move to allow it. Johnson thanked Trump in the X post for a recent phone call…
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