Macroeconomics

Social Security Faces 2034 Funding Crisis

Social Security faces a critical deadline. A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report examining the program's long-term finances shows that scheduled...

Congress

Circuits Split on Constitutionality of Home Distilling Ban

A federal ban on home spirit distilling that has stood for more than 150 years now faces competing court rulings that could reshape alcohol policy and...

Congress

Kiggans Highlights Transportation Health Care Investments in Virginia

Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA), a nurse practitioner representing Virginia's 2nd District, hosted two Trump administration officials in her district in late...

Legislation

What do Israel, Whales and Socialism Have in Common?

The House Rules Committee advanced a procedural resolution on Monday that would set terms for floor consideration of four unrelated bills, bundling...

Defense

Senate NDAA Stalls Amid Iran War and U.S.-Israel Defense Fight

Despite passing the House in July, lawmakers in the Senate have not enacted the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets...

Politics

MA Senate: Markey Advances, Faces GOP Nominee in November

Sen. Ed Markey advanced from the Democratic primary in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race on Sept. 1, 2026, according to unofficial results. The Republican...

Legislation

House Passes Symbolic Vote Condemning Socialism

The House passed a resolution condemning socialism on September 1, voting 220–192 with two members voting as "present."

Legislation

Rail Reauthorization Deadline Looms as Amtrak Faces Funding Gap

Congress faces a hard deadline as the federal surface transportation authorization is set to expire on September 30 without a successor in place. A...

Congress

Fox and Gaming Group Disclose Millions in Federal Lobbying

Fox Corp. lobbied on media ownership issues and content carriage issues during 2025.

Defense

Iran War Reshapes Congress, Defense Spending, and Supply Chains

Six months into the conflict, Congress returned from recess this week to confront a war that is reshaping defense policy, global supply chains, and the...

Energy

Corporate Energy Buyers Association Amends Lobbying Disclosure

The Corporate Energy Buyers Association amended its second quarter lobbying disclosure on August 31. The group represents corporate buyers who use contracts...

Government Operations

Congress Routinely Defers Spending to Lame Ducks

Congress routinely defers its most consequential fiscal decisions to post-election lame duck sessions. A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report...

Legislation

Energy and Commerce Markup: 17 Bills Advance

The House Energy and Commerce Committee convened in open markup session on July 20, 2026, and considered 29 pieces of legislation spanning energy...

Commerce

Ways and Means Will Examine Critical Supply Chain Security

The Trump administration's minerals investment announcement included over $2 billion in critical mining and mining-related projects, and a July 2026...

Congress

House Panel Examines U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Congress is turning its focus to advanced nuclear technology as AI data centers compete for power and China accelerates its own reactor development. A House...

Legislation

House Rules Committee Weighs Whale Israel Mining and Socialism Bills

A House Rules Committee hearing scheduled for August 31, 2026 will consider four measures that span environmental protection, higher education policy,...

Ethics

House Moves Toward Floor Vote on Censure of Rep. Edwards

The House is moving toward a floor vote on a resolution to formally censure Representative Edwards, one of the most serious disciplinary actions Congress...