Tagged: Congress
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Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Eric McDaniel | Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.
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ICE is now funded through end of Trump's term, raising worries about oversightXimena Bustillo, Sam Gringlas | Jun 9, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC
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Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight voteBarbara Sprunt, Eric McDaniel | Jun 5, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC
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House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with IranClaudia Grisales | Jun 3, 2026, 9:49 PM UTC
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Opinion: Remembering Barney Frank, trailblazing public servantScott Simon | May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House
The bill is meant to encourage home construction, and would ban corporate investors from buying up more homes to rent out.
Stephan Bisaha | May 20, 2026, 5:37 PM UTC
Linda McMahon defends dismantling the Education Department, shifting its work
The education secretary faced questions about the shrinking of her agency, limits on federal student loan borrowing and oversight of the education of students with disabilities.
Cory Turner | May 14, 2026, 8:42 PM UTC
DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight
The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.
Ximena Bustillo | May 7, 2026, 7:05 PM UTC
In a new poll, Americans voice broad bipartisan support for age caps in Congress
The vast majority of Americans — 8 in 10 — say there should be age caps for members of Congress, as well as term limits, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.
Elena Moore | May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 30, 2026, 5:36 PM UTC
