Alabama Governor Announces Special Elections for 4 Districts After Supreme Court Decision

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey speaks at a news conference in Beauregard, Ala., on March 4, 2019. Vasha Hunt/AP Photo Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on May 12 announced special primary elections for four House districts, one day after the Supreme Court allowed the state to use its legislature-drawn congressional map for the midterms. After the Supreme

Senators Advance Resolution to Withhold Their Pay During Shutdowns

Sen. John Kennedy (R- La.) speaks at the Capitol in Washington, on March 3, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to advance a resolution that would withhold the paychecks of all senators during future federal government shutdowns. The proposal passed on a 99–1 cloture vote on May 13, with Sen. Pete

House GOP, Democratic Leaders Hold Weekly Press Conferences (May 13)

House leaders hold consecutive press conferences on May 13, with Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, and Rep. Mike Ezell holding a post-meeting press conference at 10 a.m. ET, followed by House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu holding their w… Original News Source

Senate Again Rejects Resolution to End Iran War

The U.S. Capitol building on April 29, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Senate once again on Wednesday rejected a resolution aimed at ending the war in Iran, though the measure gained its strongest Republican support yet. Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) joined all Democrats in backing the proposal