Congress
Republicans start pondering another debt limit hike as midterms loom
Republicans raised the debt limit by $5 trillion last year. Now they are already thinking about how to head off another dive…
GOP governors back new reconciliation bill as Senate sputters
Nearly two dozen governors are throwing their support behind President Donald Trump’s push for a new party-line spending…
Blanche nomination hangs by a thread as Cornyn stands by settlement ultimatum
GOP Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday, less than 24 hours before a critical committee vote, that he is “not prepared” to…
Capitol agenda: Senate launches push for Graham’s final bill
The Senate is one step closer to achieving a top legislative priority of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in a feat that seemed…
SLF launches $17 million ad campaign in North Carolina
The Senate’s top GOP super PAC is launching a $17 million summer ad campaign in North Carolina — its largest reservation…
VA secretary’s role in failed vets bill stokes new round of White House, GOP frustration
White House officials and House GOP leaders are increasingly frustrated with Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, after…
Rand Paul’s about to get his chance to settle his feud with Anthony Fauci
Sen. Rand Paul’s said Anthony Fauci belongs in prison. The Kentucky Republican will get his chance to make the case…
Big Ten, SEC are on the clock as new college athletics bill is circulated
The bipartisan leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee are making changes to their big college sports overhaul in a bid to…
It's Newt (and Russ and James)
Senate Republicans will hear from White House budget director Russ Vought and President Donald Trump’s top legislative aide…
Blanche vote could be postponed, Cornyn says
A crucial committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general could be postponed, Sen. John Cornyn said Tuesday…