US lawmakers spar over bill giving Trump more power to sanction Russia Proponents say sanctions would help Ukraine, but some Democrats say Trump shouldn’t have more tariff authority The Guardian - US · Sep 15
Richard Neal defeats progressive challenger Jeromie Whalen in Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st District Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Jeromie Whalen in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District on Sept. 1. Ballotpedia · Sep 4
Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey Democrats across the U.S. are showing a strong desire for change The Independent UK · Sep 1
Elections Ballotpedia is covering in September 2026 In September 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 865 elections across 14 states. These include four statewide elections, 10 special elections held to fill vacancies in fourstates, and two recall elections in two states. Ballotpedia · Sep 1
Six housing policy measures are on the ballot in four states — the most in at least two decades Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 18
Neal, first elected in 1988, faces primary challenger Whalen in Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District Incumbent Richard Neal and Jeromie Whalen are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District on Sept. 1. Ballotpedia · Jul 10
Congress Democrats Grill Treasury Secretary About Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee asked Treasury and IRS officials to explain their role in an "Anti-Weaponization Fund" for people who claim they were wrongly targeted by the Biden administration. International Business Times · May 22
‘Dirty deal’: Trump bailed himself out of IRS trouble and got a $1.8B ‘slush fund’ for allies. Legal experts sound the alarm IN FOCUS: Anyone cutting checks to Trump’s allies or throwing out tax investigations should start lawyering up, experts tell Alex Woodward The Independent UK · May 21
Did Todd Blanche Give Donald Trump Tax Amnesty? Secret IRS Deal Discovered A quietly filed Justice Department document has granted Donald Trump and his businesses sweeping protection from IRS audits, as part of a settlement that also created a $1.776 billion fund for alleged 'weaponization' of tax data. International Business Times UK · May 20
Did Trump's IRS settlement permanently shield his past tax matters? New clause sparks outrage- here's what the new clause is A new settlement term bars the IRS from investigating President Trump, his family, and businesses for past tax issues. This extraordinary addition to a $10 billion lawsuit resolution permanently prevents claims or examinations arising from tax returns filed before the agreement. Critics have labeled the move "self-dealing" and "corruption." The Economic Times · May 19
You’re no John F. Kennedy: RFK Jr. repeatedly reminded in House hearing that he’s a disappointment to the family name ANALYSIS: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s conspiracy mongering has decimated American health infrastructure. But, writes Eric Garcia, the comparisons to JFK and Camelot only expose how ill-equipped the Democratic gerontocracy is to push back against him The Independent UK · Apr 17
Trump reverses course and cuts tariffs on US food imports Order exempting coffee, beef, bananas and other items comes as White House fights off concerns about rising costs The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2025
IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns? Kiplinger · Oct 7, 2025
Trump’s baby savings accounts are just a ‘back door to privatizing Social Security,’ treasury secretary admits Democrats seized on the comment as a signal that Republicans want to privatize Social Security—an unpopular GOP idea that was floated 20 years ago and swiftly abandoned The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Top News · Dec 19, 2024 House Democrats Criticize GOP Funding Measure Over Broken Agreement House Democrats express disapproval of GOP funding measure due to process, not content. Bipartisan agreement disrupted by Elon Musk and House Speaker. Chal...
Top News · Sep 25, 2024 House Democrats Consider Investigating Trump If They Win Majority House Democrats consider investigating Trump's family and business dealings if they secure the majority. Potential probes into Kushner's investments and Tr...
WEKU · Oct 3, 2023 McCarthy will not run for speaker again after being removed Members told reporters that they expect to hold a candidate forum next Tuesday ahead of votes on a speaker, possibly as early as Wednesday.
Salon · Jun 14, 2023 GOP bill: $24 billion tax cut for top 1% The average member of the 1 percent would save $16,550 under the plan
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Republicans get their IRS cuts; Democrats say they expect little near-term impact While Republicans seek to make good on campaign promises to cut IRS funding through the proposed debt ceiling and budget cuts package now moving through Congress, Democrats are offering assurances that the spending cuts will have little impact on the federal tax collector
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023 Joe Biden to meet Northern Ireland leaders as US ‘nudges’ DUP to end Brexit stand-off Huge security operation under way in Belfast as police recover pipe bombs in Derry
Roll Call · Mar 24, 2023 House passes parental school oversight measure - Roll Call Republicans and Democrats in the House sparred over a parental oversight bill, setting up a 2024 election battle over public education.
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023 Trump used Freedom of Information Act request to slow IRS release of his taxes Mr Trump had the authority to ask for the records during his presidency but instead used the Freedom of Information Act
Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023 Trump drops NY tax return fight because GOP ‘has no interest’ WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has dropped a long-running court fight with Congress over access to his New York state tax returns, notifying a judge late Friday in a joint filing with a House committee that the new Republican leadership “has no interest” in the documents.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023 Releasing Trump’s tax returns sets a dangerous precedent The decision threatens the privacy of Democrats as well as Republicans.
Reason · Jan 4, 2023 Democrats May Regret Compromising Taxpayer Privacy To Get Trump The release of the former president’s tax returns sets a dangerous precedent.