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What’s at Stake in Wisconsin
Elon Musk sees the state’s Supreme Court race as a way of preserving Republicans’ power in Washington.The New York Times - 4d -
What I Learned About Trump’s Second Term by Reading His First 100 Executive Orders
Even with Republican congressional majorities, Trump favors the flourish of the order over the hassle of lawmaking.The New York Times - 3d -
My MAHA involvement 'not a political issue': Dr. Phil McGraw
McGraw said his concerns transcend political divisions: "There aren't any Democrat children. There aren't any Republican children."The Hill - 3d -
Musk-backed candidate loses Wisconsin race as liberals surge
Republicans retain US House seats in special elections in Florida but Democratic vote risesFinancial Times - 3d -
House proxy-voting mess threatens to jam up the GOP agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson showed no signs of backing away from a fight with fellow Republicans that has frozen legislative business.Politico - 1d -
Tariffs get warm welcome in Ohio's industrial Trump country
As economic uncertainty swirls and the markets take a hit, many in this deeply Republican area back the president's plan.BBC News - 1h -
Will Michael Bennet Shift his Fight Against Trump to the State House?
The Colorado senator, raised to revere the world’s greatest deliberative body, seems ready to give up on Washington.Politico - 6d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
A Democratic senator says the party's brand is 'problematic.' And the NCAA men's and women's tournaments are getting down to business.NBC News - 5d -
Sen. Cory Booker holds an overnight speech taking aim at the Trump administration
Sen. Cory Booker delivered an overnight speech on the Senate floor to criticize the Trump administration's actions.NBC News - 3d -
'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place.ABC News - 3d -
U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo
The disclosure of the tab so far came after five senators visited the offshore operation, which they condemned as a waste of resources.The New York Times - 3d -
Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
The move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on a permanent basis.NBC News - 3d -
A Columbia Campus Occupation Could Have Ended Without Police, Report Says
A university senate review concludes that some demonstrators who occupied Hamilton Hall were willing to leave voluntarily.The New York Times - 3d -
Pentagon Will Review Pete Hegseth’s Signal Use
The review started in response to a joint bipartisan request last week from leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee.The New York Times - 1d -
4/3: CBS Evening News Plus
World reacts to Trump's mass tariffs; Reporter's Notebook: Senate considers extending Trump tax cuts at a heavy costCBS News - 23h -
4/3: CBS Evening News Plus
World reacts to Trump's mass tariffs; Reporter's Notebook: Senate considers extending Trump tax cuts at a heavy costCBS News - 23h -
Authorities investigate damaging fire at New Mexico’s GOP headquarters
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Federal authorities are investigating a fire early Sunday that damaged the entryway to the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in Albuquerque.NBC News - 4d -
New Columbia President Attacked by Stefanik Over 2023 Text Message
Elise Stefanik, a prominent Republican, questioned Claire Shipman’s commitment to protecting Jewish students. Ms. Shipman pledged “to build on the significant progress we’ve made.”The New York Times - 4d -
Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.
The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.The New York Times - 4d -
House effort to allow remote votes for new parents survives in a blow to Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule — that's rarely done."CBS News - 3d -
Former GOP lawmakers, officials oppose Trump use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations
A group of former Republican lawmakers and officials is opposing President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. The group of conservatives, along with the State Democracy ...The Hill - 3d -
Florida Special Elections 2025: Tracking Turnout by Party for FL-1 and FL-6
Voters in two heavily Republican House districts in Florida will decide who to send to Congress. See which party is ahead in turnout so far.The New York Times - 3d -
G.O.P. Bolsters House Majority by Retaining Two Seats in Florida
The Republicans who were elected on Tuesday to fill seats left empty by Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz had President Trump’s backing.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared to 2024 in each key race.NBC News - 3d -
Elon Musk Made an Election About Him and Wisconsin Said, ‘No, Thanks’
Republicans would be wise to seize the moment while this failure is raw to remind Trump what a political loser his buddy is turning out to be.The New York Times - 2d -
Jeffries hammers Trump: It’s ‘recession day,’ not ‘liberation day’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday hammered President Trump and congressional Republicans with accusations that they’re tanking the economy in the name of boosting it. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill on Thursday, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports.CBS News - 1d -
Congress tries to restrain Trump on tariffs: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team explores how Republicans are joining with Democrats in efforts to check President Donald Trump’s tariffs.NBC News - 1d -
Trump backs remote voting for new parents amid House GOP impasse
The initiative backed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and publicly opposed by Speaker Mike Johnson has split House Republicans and brought floor proceedings to a halt this week.NBC News - 1d -
Appeals Court Orders Thousands of Voters to Verify Information in Contested N.C. Election
The ruling was a win for the Republican who narrowly lost a State Supreme Court race in November. The case has tested the boundaries of post-election litigation.The New York Times - 5h -
After Crash, F.A.A. Change Requires All Aircraft at Reagan to Broadcast Positions
The agency’s acting director told senators of the new policy after it was revealed that tracking technology had been disabled before a deadly midair collision in January.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration
Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...The Hill - 3d -
Cory Booker quotes Bob Uecker's famous line during marathon chamber speech
Cory Booker, delivering a speech that bypassed the 24-hour mark in the Senate chamber Tuesday, made a Bob Uecker reference during one anecdote.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: US anger builds on Russia over refusal to accept ceasefire
Senators propose ‘hard-hitting’ secondary sanctions and say ‘Russia is the aggressor’; ‘coalition of the willing’ moves forward. What we know on day 1,134 Continue reading...The Guardian - 3d -
Watch live: Duffy testifies on Trump administration infrastructure funding
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy will face questioning from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday morning on infrastructure funding under the Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
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Tensions flare at Senate hearing in fallout from explosive article in The Atlantic; President Trump's portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after criticism.CBS News - 2d -
Lightning miss opportunity to clinch, have 4-game win streak snapped
The Lightning controlled their own fate to seal a playoff spot Thursday night in Ottawa. Win and they were in. But the Senators, a team scrapping to solidify their own spot at the postseason table, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bernie Sanders warns the U.S. is now a "pseudo-democracy"
Preview: In an interview to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 6, the Vermont Senator decries the influence of billionaires such as Elon Musk on the political process.CBS News - 11h
