Maryland’s first Black governor blocks reparations bill, disappointing fellow Democrats
Maryland's Black Democratic Gov. Wes Moore has vetoed a reparations bill that came to his desk, despite supporting reparations in principle.
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Sparks expected to fly at high-stakes House hearing on threats against ICE
The House of Representatives is holding a hearing on threats to operations of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Texas lawmakers seek to get federal reimbursement for Biden-era border control expenses
The new bill would create funding sources to pay back states for border enforcement actions taken since former President Joe Biden's inauguration.
Trump heads to the Hill to rally Republicans for his budget bill
Washington — President Trump is meeting Tuesday with House Republicans as leaders try to push a massive budget package containing the president’s legislative priorities over its last hurdle before it can get to the floor. The president is expected to turn up the pressure on members to fall in line as the party’s dueling factions
Senate Panel Reviews Air Force and Space Operations Posture for 2026
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to examine the posture of the Department of the Air Force in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program at 9:30 a.m. ET on May 20. Witnesses include Troy E. Meink, performing the duties of… Original News Source
LIVE NOW: Senate Panel Reviews Air Force and Space Operations Posture for 2026
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to examine the posture of the Department of the Air Force in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program at 9:30 a.m. ET on May 20. Witnesses include Troy E. Meink, performing the duties of… Original News Source
Reporter’s Notebook: Trump faces uphill battle to secure votes for ‘big, beautiful bill’ before recess
The House prepares for a crucial meeting on President Donald Trump's bill, with key issues like Medicaid and tax deductions still in debate among Republicans.