2026Talks

The House cancels today's session amid threats of a militia attack, after passing election reform, President Biden agrees to send stimulus checks to fewer people, and political ads are coming back to Facebook.

The Supreme Court hears voting-rights cases, while the House considers election reforms;  the FBI says Antifa was not involved on Jan. 6; COVID relief could pass this week; and background-check bills are introduced in both chambers.

President Biden meets with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, DHS Secretary Mayorkas says separated immigrant families may be able to stay in the U.S., and Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces legislation for a wealth tax.

Former President Donald Trump makes his first public appearance since leaving office, the COVID relief bill moves to the Senate, and President Joe Biden will share more about his approach to Saudi Arabia.

A $15 minimum wage is out for now; Capitol Police on past and current threats, House passes major milestone for equality, and voting rights targeted across the nation.

President Biden hails a rare moment of bipartisanship and moves to strengthen supply chains, the Senate barrels forward with confirmation hearings, and the Postmaster apologizes for service delays.

The U.S. and Canada plot a partnership for the future; faulty intelligence blamed for security failures at the Capitol; and hearings continue for top spots in the Biden administration.

President Biden commends America's profound courage while marking a grim milestone, the White House defends its OBM pick while Senate opposition grows, and a House committee advances COVID-19 relief.

Biden's AG pick vows to fight white supremacy, an accused Capitol rioter claims she had VIP access, and Trump loyalists are willing to split with the GOP.

Democrats introduce a sweeping immigration bill as Biden administration tells ICE to prioritize national security threats. Also, former RNC Chair Michael Steele predicts Republicans will lose Texas in 2024.

The Biden administration sends supplies to Texas where millions are without power, Congress holds a hearing on slavery reparations, and a Kentucky County GOP chair calls on Senator Mitch McConnell to resign.

Trump facing more legal woes, vying for GOP leadership with Mitch McConnell while investigations continue into Capitol insurrection; House Democrats work on third COVID relief bill and CARES funding credited for helping secure 2020 Elections.

The Parler social network favored by conservatives and used during the Capitol riot is back online with new community guidelines, plus a deep dive into dozens of election-related bills across the country.

Democrats defend their impeachment case despite acquittal, while Republicans worry about the trial's implications for 2022; President Biden urges gun law reform, and a deputy White House press secretary resigns.

Trump's impeachment defense begins today. The lead House prosecutor argued Trump incited the crowd even after violence started. GOP leaders try to prevent a rift in the party, and Biden says it'll be fall before a vaccine is available for all who want it. 

Prosecutors laid out their case in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, showing the Capitol riot in vivid detail, and President Biden sanctions the leaders of Myanmar's coup.

The Senate deems Trump's impeachment constitutional, Biden's pick to head the Budget Office apologizes for past attacks on Republicans, and the White House pushes to get the COVID vaccine to vulnerable communities.

A day for the history books as Trump's impeachment trial starts, a former Secretary of State and a GOP Congressman have died, a new VA secretary is confirmed, and COVID cases are dropping.

Child tax credits are being debated in Congress, Representative Liz Cheney has strong words about Trump ahead of Tuesday's Senate impeachment trial, and former federal prosecutor Shan Wu analyzes Trump's defense.

House removes Taylor Green from committees, with support form 12 Republicans. Senate may subpoena Trump, and Biden moves on Yemen, Burma, START and student debt reduction.

House Republicans decide not to punish Taylor Greene or Cheney themselves, and go after Ilhan Omar. Harvard constitutional law professor Laurence Tribe thinks House should remove Green from committee assignments. Senate Dems finally take control, could vote on COVID relief package as soon as Friday.

Biden targets more Trump immigration policies: new Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas sworn in; impeachment legal arguments take shape: Senate not censuring itself; and Space Force kerfluffle.

A group of 10 Republican senators, including Susan Collins of Maine, met with President Joe Biden yesterday evening to share their COVID relief plan - about a third of Biden's 1.9 trillion dollar stimulus package. The Congressional Budget Office claims the economy is improving faster than they expected, which could boost Republicans.

COVID relief compromise? Senate Republicans have a plan but their motive is questioned; a major shake-up for Trump's impeachment defense; and loyalties dividing the GOP.

Biden signs executive order expanding access to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, reversing Trump policies. Immigration advocates respond to exclusion of ICE detention centers from Biden ban on federal use of private prisons. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a COVID relief package may start getting votes next week.