Capitol agenda: Dems try to twist knife in Trump-GOP tensions
Democrats will look to the “vote-a-rama” process to squeeze vulnerable Republican incumbents on a range of Trump priorities and controversies.
Democrats will look to the “vote-a-rama” process to squeeze vulnerable Republican incumbents on a range of Trump priorities and controversies.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet with a group of Senate Republicans today at 11 a.m., a person familiar with the planning said. The meeting comes as Republicans try to finalize their reconciliation bill and address concerns from members about the Justice Department’s new “anti-weaponization” fund. Original News Source Link – Politico
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) said Wednesday that he sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting more details on the Justice Department’s (DOJ) new “anti-weaponization fund,” which holds nearly $1.8 billion. “So I sent a letter to Mr. Blanche today posing some very basic questions. He‘s got a June 1st deadline to get…
The House Appropriations Committee holds a budget hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs at 8 a.m. ET on May 21. Witnesses: Doug Collins—secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs Richard F. Topping—assistant secretary for management and chief financial officer, Department of Veterans Affairs Original News Source Link – Epoch Times
The House Appropriations Committee holds a budget hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs at 8 a.m. ET on May 21. Witnesses: Doug Collins—secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs Richard F. Topping—assistant secretary for management and chief financial officer, Department of Veterans Affairs Original News Source Link – Epoch Times
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the United States, in Taipei, Taiwan, on Feb. 3, 2026. Ann Wang/Reuters Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on May 21 that Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump, in what
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs executive order citing concerns that Trump administration could use immigration enforcement to intimidate Virginia voters.