EXPLAINED: 18 - The Real Truth

White House floats executive order to override state AI laws

The White House can't preempt state-level regulation — that's Congress' job.

Axios · Nov 19, 2025

Bad news for Trump $2,000 checks as Senators balk at price tag and adding to national debt

President has touted massive financial giveaway as the state of economy and affordability issues damage his approval rating

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025

Top four appropriators set to meet on spending package - Roll Call

The top four leaders of the House and Senate spending panels plan to huddle Thursday to try to make headway on a major spending package.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Trump draws line in sand on extending ACA credits - Roll Call

House Republicans appear divided about how to approach expiring subsidies, with a small contingent of moderates feeling more urgency to act.

Roll Call · Nov 18, 2025

"Don't muck it up": Massie urges Senate to pass Epstein bill as House vote looms

The bill is expected to receive an unanimous vote from the House.

Axios · Nov 18, 2025

Major spending package planned for Senate floor faces doubts - Roll Call

A Senate plan to take up a major appropriations package on the floor the week of Nov. 17 is looking increasingly like a long shot.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2025

In Trump’s ‘Central Casting’ world, do Democrats need to get ‘hot’ to win?

IN FOCUS: Republican and Democratic insiders tell Andrew Feinberg about a ‘hotness gap’ that could make a difference in next year’s midterm elections and beyond

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Trump signs funding bill to end longest US government shutdown

President signs bill to restart federal operations after House passes measure in 222-209 vote

The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025

US Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits.

Euronews · Nov 11, 2025

US Senate takes first step toward ending government shutdown

A group of moderate Democratic lawmakers have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republicans to reopen government.

Euronews · Nov 10, 2025