Government Operations

Leah Selk Appointed Communications Director in Sen. Ricketts' Office

Leah Selk has joined the office of Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) as Communications Director, effective May 1, according to congressional records. Selk spent...

Health

Mariah Baker Joins Sen. Murray's Office as Health Policy Adviser

Mariah Baker has joined the office of Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) as a Health Policy Adviser, starting May 1. Baker brings experience spanning multiple...

Government Operations

Senate Fast-Tracks 49 Trump Nominees With Procedural Vote

The Senate passed S.Res. 690 on May 12, 2026, authorizing the en bloc consideration of dozens of executive nominations in a single package vote, bypassing...

Politics

Sen. John Curtis Reportedly Exploring 2028 Utah Governor Run After Just 16 Months in Senate

Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) is exploring a run for Utah governor in 2028, just 16 months into his Senate term. Politico, in a piece by the publication's team,...

Personnel Movements

Ron Kovach Promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff in Rep. Stutzman's Office

Ron Kovach has been elevated to Deputy Chief of Staff in Rep. Marlin Stutzman's Indiana office, a congressional staff change that took effect May 1. Kovach...

Congress

House Legislative Director Maestas Joins Sen. Husted's Office as Appropriations Policy Adviser

David Maestas is joining Sen. Jon Husted's (R-OH) office as Appropriations Policy Adviser, a Senate staff change that brings experienced House-side talent...

Government Operations

Gracie Englund Joins Sen. Rick Scott's Office as Press Secretary

Gracie Englund has joined the office of Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) as Press Secretary, effective May 1, according to congressional records. Englund comes to...

Veterans Affairs

Britt Van Named Legislative Director for Michigan Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet

Britt Van has joined the office of Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-8) as Legislative Director, a move that adds a seasoned policy hand to the Michigan...

Personnel Movements

Hunter Miller Promoted to Chief of Staff After Rapid Rise Through Ranks

Hunter Miller has been promoted to Chief of Staff in Rep. Marlin Stutzman's (R-IN-3) office, stepping up from his role as Deputy Chief of Staff, which he...

Government Operations

Senate Ends Years-Long Leadership Vacuum at Gun Enforcement Agency

The Senate confirms Trump's pick to lead the ATF

Politics

Trump Reshapes Kentucky Senate Seat That Mitch McConnell is Vacating

President Trump reshaped the Kentucky Senate race on Friday, endorsing Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) in the Republican primary to fill the seat being vacated by...

Personnel Movements

# Committee Votes on Warsh's Federal Reserve Leadership

Who runs the Federal Reserve matters enormously — for interest rates, inflation, bank regulation, and the independence of the institution itself. The Senate...

Personnel Movements

Senate Confirms Key Diplomatic and Security Posts

Six nominees for senior diplomatic and national security posts go before the Senate on Thursday, and the breadth of the portfolio on the table — from...

Government Operations

Senate Poised to Vote on 49 Presidential Nominees in Single Procedural Move

Why it matters: The Senate is poised to vote on S.Res.690, a procedural resolution that would allow the chamber to confirm 49 presidential nominees in a...

Law and Order

Senate Advances Trump's ATF Pick and Sets Stage for Firearms Enforcement Shift

The Senate voted 54-46 on a cloture motion Tuesday, clearing procedural hurdles for the Robert Cekada ATF nomination to move toward a full confirmation...

Personnel Movements

Senate Considers OSCE Ambassador Nomination for Darrell Owens

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to consider the nomination of Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to serve as the U.S. Representative to the...

Government Operations

Legis1 Background: GOP Senators Brace for More Trump Cabinet Firings as President's Mood Drives Departures

Republican senators are privately bracing for another round of Trump cabinet firing, according to reporting by Politico's Jordain Carney. Four GOP...