2026Talks

President Donald Trump is justifying his use of a mail-in ballot. Voting rights advocates say the SAVE America Act will disenfranchise disabled voters and more people are losing faith in the American Dream.

The White House won't seek an Iran War authorization from Congress. A deputy TSA Administrator testifies on the impact of the DHS shutdown and the SAVE America Act could limit how rural voters access the ballot.

House Republicans push back against breaking up DHS funding, as Senate Republicans continue push for the SAVE Act. A large minority of Americans support Christian nationalism, a survey has found.

Democrats condemn ICE deployment to airports. SCOTUS hears a case challenging late-arriving mail-in ballots and President Trump says some strikes on Iran are paused for negotiations, although Tehran says there are no direct talks.

A candidate for governor of California seizes ballots, as the Senate continues its marathon debate on the SAVE Act and questions arise about Schumer's future as leader of the Senate Democrats.

The Pentagon requests billions in supplemental funding for the Iran war, as the Senate continues its marathon debate on the SAVE Act. WA bans masks for law enforcement and Mullin moves ahead in his bid for DHS confirmation.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a tough grilling in his bid to take over at Homeland Security. Several Senators continue to push for a War Powers Resolution on Iran andArizona educators want to rein in private school voucher funding.

A Trump national security official resigns over the Iran war, as dissatisfaction over the price of gas rises. Illinois voters nominate candidates for general election and Senate begins debate on the SAVE Act.

NATO allies refuse to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and risk becoming involved in the U.S.-Iran War. Illinois voters consider opting into a school choice tax credit program and a New Farm Bill proposal would shield pesticide companies from regulations.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames the media for misrepresenting the Iran War. A federal judge blocked Justice Department subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell and lawmakers introduce federal legislation to mandate tariff refunds.

President Trump declares victory over Iran. Congress questions military leaders on the future of the war and TSA workers say they're at a breaking point over the Homeland Security shutdown.

Ohio's Secretary of State defends giving the DOJ voter data, a preliminary military investigation finds it probably was the U.S. that struck an Iranian school and Colorado Governor Jared Polis considers clemency for convicted election denier Tina Peters.

The Senate leader says he doesn;t have the votes to pass the SAVE Act, as Trump ramps up pressure. Administration officials continue to deliver mixed messages on the Iran war, and two southern states hold primaries.

President Trump vows to block all bills until Congress passes a strict voter ID act. The FBI receives subpoenaed election documents from Arizona and North Carolina s Governor pleads for lawmakers to pass a 'critical needs budget,' after two years without a state spending blueprint.

U.S.-Iran War enters its second week, and students here protest. States consider their role in election administration and some move to set terms on federal immigration action.

Kristi Noem is fired from her position as Homeland Security Secretary, but moves to a new and unclear role. The Senate Majority Leader blames Democrats for the ongoing DHS shutdown and the House fails to advance a war powers resolution for Iran.

Texas Republicans brace for Trump's Senate endorsement, as voters express frustration with polling place changes. The SCOTUS will issue a major voting rights ruling and Idaho rejects federal attempts to access voter data.

Voters in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas kick off the 2026 midterm primary elections, nuclear weapons experts warn of a diplomacy breakdown as the Iran war expands and blue states aim to hike taxes on the ultra-rich.

Hegseth and Trump say war with Iran will stretch on for several weeks and they refuse to rule out sending ground troops. Law enforcement agents are discouraging the assumption that the air strikes were the motive in a Texas mass shooting and energy prices react to the conflict.

Lawmakers respond to the Iran strikes, as Americans express disapproval. Indiana rejects shortening early voting and Texas voters kickoff the 2026 midterms on Tuesday.

Cuban-American lawmakers call for regime change, after Cuba kills four. The Department of Justice sues GOP-led states for voter information and anti-data center advocates caution elected leaders who greenlight projects.

Democrats decry what they call the President's 'State of Delusion.' Trump claims prices are plummeting despite evidence to the contrary and House members introduced a bipartisan war powers resolution on Iran.

President Donald Trump says America is entering a golden age with his return to office. Former VP Pence says Trump economic policies are no better than a king's and an investigation finds Epstein documents that discuss accusations against the president are missing.

Trump slams mail-in voting, as the Senate considers restricting it. Minnesota clergy sue to access detention centers and LGBTQ Idahoans face slew of discrimination bills.

The markets barely move in a period of chaos after the Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs. Democrats urge Congress to restrain White House's moves for new import taxes, while consumers and corporations wonder about refunds.