Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump's top economic advisers, was narrowly confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, just hours before the Fed's two-day monetary policy meeting began. Trump's pick The Senate voted 48-47 to approve Miran's appointment, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska as the lone Republican […]

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled that their caucus is prepared to let the government shut down unless Republicans agree to protect key health care programs. Comprehensive spending plan Lawmakers face an upcoming deadline to pass a comprehensive spending plan for the 2026 fiscal year or approve a short-term […]

President Donald Trump's approval has sharply declined in an important battleground county that he carried in the 2024 presidential race. The dip is important because a continued drop in support there could impact the Republican Party's chances of victory in Congress and beyond in the 2026 midterm elections. A key swing-state county Recent polling in […]

Stephen Miran, one of President Donald Trump's top economic advisers, was narrowly confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, just hours before the Fed's two-day monetary policy meeting began. Trump's pick The Senate voted 48-47 to approve Miran's appointment, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska as the lone Republican […]

Democrats are warning they may block a short-term spending bill needed to keep the federal government open unless Republicans agree to extend Obamacare insurance subsidies or address other demands. The subsidies, credited with reducing health insurance premiums for millions of Americans, are set to expire on January 1. Obamacare Democrats, currently in the minority, view […]

Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner revealed that his scheduled visit to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Virginia was canceled after far-right activist, and President Donald Trump ally, Laura Loomer interfered. Loomer's role Though she holds no official government role, Loomer claimed responsibility for the cancelation on X. She criticized NGA's director, Vice […]

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Polling in Virginia and New Jersey shows Democrats with clear leads in their gubernatorial contests, raising concerns for Republicans as the 2026 midterms approach.