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.
Blanche to meet with senators
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
GOP rep questions Blanche on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
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…
Doug Collins Testifies at VA Budget Hearing
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
LIVE NOW: Doug Collins Testifies at VA Budget Hearing
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
Taiwan Says President Lai Would Be Happy to Talk to Trump in Break From Protocol
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
Legal expert unleashes on Spanberger’s new executive order targeting ICE: ‘Political theater’
Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs executive order citing concerns that Trump administration could use immigration enforcement to intimidate Virginia voters.