From TSA lines to disaster relief, here’s how a DHS shutdown would hurt
Immigration and border security agencies wouldn’t as affected in a funding lapse as other parts of the department.
CONGRESS
Why Dems think they have the upper hand at Pam Bondi’s big Hill hearing
The attorney general could have to answer for the Trump administration’s handling of immigration enforcement, military action in Venezuela and the Epstein files.
Trump keeps driving online fundraising — for both parties
The GOP president is dominating his own party’s online fundraising and proving a major driver for Democrats.
Ocasio-Cortez’s political clout grows after recent progressive wins
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is seeing her political influence grow among Democrats as chatter builds about her future. Ocasio-Cortez had her latest win over the last week when her endorsed candidate in a crowded New Jersey House special primary election, Analilia Mejia, performed above expectations. On Tuesday, her top rival, former Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.),…
Raskin launches probe into Ed Martin’s removal from Weaponization Working Group
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is demanding the Justice Department turn over all its files related to the demotion of Ed Martin from his role as the head of the Weaponization Working Group amid reports he improperly disclosed grand jury material about prosecutions of Trump foes. The new probe from the top Democrat on the House…
Raskin sends redistricting plea to Maryland Legislature after Senate president shows opposition
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) sent a late-night letter on Monday to Democrats in Maryland’s General Assembly, urging the state legislators to pass a new redistricting map. The map has already passed the state’s House, but the bill now faces opposition from Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D), who has refused to bring the measure…
GOP rebels rebuke Trump tariffs, blocking ban on snap repeal votes
A few GOP rebels on Tuesday issued a stunning rebuke of President Trump’s tariff regime, joining with Democrats to vote down legislation that would have banned members’ ability to call snap votes to repeal the tariffs. The House voted 214-217 to block the rule, which would have also teed up votes for unrelated legislation later