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Coverage of house in the Nexus archive.
- Donald Trump doesn’t just love billionaires, he loves multimillionaires too
The article critiques US tax policy, claiming it deprives the government of revenue and serves the interests of the rich. It reports that the House passed Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which paired a $5tn-plus tax cut with over $1tn-plus in cuts from food stamps and Medicaid. Critics argue this legislation, despite claims to benefit small business owners, is damaging policy for multimillionaires.
- Daylight saving time battle pits Senate GOP against Trump
President Trump is renewing pressure on Senate Republicans to pass a House-approved bill intended to make daylight saving time permanent. However, this effort faces stiff opposition from GOP senators whose states would be plunged into early-morning darkness during the winter.
- Big Insurance is trying to gut the No Surprises Act
Big Insurance is attempting to gut the No Surprises Act. Because of this effort, the House and Senate should investigate the attempt to modify this patient protection law.
- In Wyoming, a Primary Fight Between the Right and the Far Right
In Wyoming, the state legislature is currently divided between a hard-right House and a merely right Senate. Due to this division, ultraconservatives aim for a complete takeover during the primaries scheduled for August 18.
- Littwin: Are Dems really going all in on Colorado midterms? You can’t blame them for wishcasting.
The article title discusses whether Dems are fully committing to Colorado midterms, noting that people cannot blame them for wishcasting. The content references Trump's speech regarding paring back childhood vaccines and wonders if he has given up on holding the House.
- Surprises and scandals scramble the battle for Congress
Unexpected primary results have complicated the paths of both parties toward control. These developments involve struggles for Congress, which are highlighted by scandals and surprises.
- Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of midterms
The Senate passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government until December 11, aiming to prevent a shutdown before the midterm election. The bill was sent to the House after passing with a vote of 90-6.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a short-term funding measure through December 11 to prevent a government shutdown during election season. Although passing early and with broad bipartisan support, the bill includes exceptions negotiated by senators, including language that prohibits transferring money to the Border Patrol. Furthermore, the legislation delayed a national ban on intoxicating hemp products.
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a short-term funding measure into early December to avoid a government shutdown before the election. While passing the bill, Democrats successfully secured language rejecting money transfers to the Border Patrol and funds for a battleship project. The legislation also includes delaying a national ban on intoxicating hemp products, a decision criticized by some Republicans citing public health concerns.
- Senate advances the latest Kids Online Safety Act out of committee
The Senate has advanced the latest version of the Kids Online Safety Act out of committee. The House passed its own version of the contentious bill in June.
- China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
The 2027 US defence bill reflects bipartisan agreement on intensifying military, technological, and economic competition with China. Both House and Senate versions of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) include measures targeting Taiwan and artificial intelligence, despite broader divisions over other provisions.
- Trump urges US Senate to pass bill making daylight saving time permanent
President Donald Trump is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the 'Sunshine Protection Act,' which aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The bill passed the House in July but faces opposition in the Senate, where some members argue it would reduce morning sunlight, particularly affecting schoolchildren and workers.
- Senate Commerce votes to advance key kids’ safety measure
The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the Kids Online Safety Act, which mandates online platforms prioritize children's safety and includes a 'duty of care' provision. The bill, led by Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal, contrasts with a separate House measure and excludes an age verification component due to lack of quorum.
- Rep. Chuck Edwards drops reelection bid following House censure recommendation
Rep. Chuck Edwards abandoned his reelection campaign after a House Ethics Committee report found evidence of unprofessional behavior toward two female staff members. The report cited 'persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct' as the basis for recommending censure.
- Trump backs House-passed bill to make daylight savings time permanent
President Trump supports a House-passed bill to make daylight saving time permanent, stating that many Americans have long requested this change. The House passed the bill three weeks prior, which aims to implement the permanent daylight saving time.
- Trump whips Senate votes for permanent daylight saving time
President Donald Trump urged Republican senators to support making daylight saving time permanent, as the bill faces opposition in the Senate despite passing the House. Some GOP senators, including John Thune and Tom Cotton, oppose the change due to concerns over agriculture and public safety, while Florida lawmakers back it for economic benefits.
- Thune on Max Miller allegations: ‘It’s a House matter. It’s a family issue too’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the controversy involving Rep. Max Miller is an issue for the House and Ohio voters, as well as a family matter. Thune described the situation as 'sad and unfortunate' but declined to offer further comments.
- Louisiana could potential lose $275M in federal funding for infrastructure
Louisiana could lose $275M in federal infrastructure funding as the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law expires Sept. 30, with a stopgap spending bill failing to extend supplemental transportation funding. The expired law authorized $184B over five years for transportation programs, and states face reduced funding starting Oct. 1 if Congress does not act.
- Senate easily advances stopgap funding deal past first hurdle
The Senate advanced a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, passing a procedural vote 89-4. The bill would fund federal agencies through Dec. 11 with some exceptions and includes provisions restricting the Trump administration's plan for political appointees and new funding for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Senate and House versions differ, creating potential conflict ahead of the fiscal year-end shutdown deadline.
- Coinbase vice chair says he's hopeful Senate will pass crypto regulation bill ahead of recess
The Senate is set to recess this weekend, leaving limited time to pass the CLARITY Act, a crypto regulation bill that received bipartisan support in the House in 2025. The bill aims to grant federal agencies enhanced powers to monitor digital assets, and Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack expresses optimism about its potential passage before the recess.
- Signature cases add fuel to calls for ballot access reform
Alleged signature fraud in Massachusetts has sparked bipartisan calls for ballot access reform, with Republicans and Democrats agreeing on the need to revise the process for qualifying candidates and ballot questions. MassGOP Chair Amy Carnevale criticized the reliance on paid signature-gathering firms, while Democratic legislators are finalizing a bill requiring financial disclosures and oversight of signature collectors. Internal GOP conflicts emerged as candidates accused each other of failing to address the fraud allegations.
- Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law
A bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee deal funds the federal government through Dec. 11, halting the Trump administration's proposed changes to federal grant criteria and extending the highway and transit funding law. The Senate bill differs from the House's more partisan stopgap measure and avoids provisions that would enable Trump's executive branch to transfer funds for immigration enforcement.
- Ethics panel recommends House censure Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct with two aides
The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for unprofessional conduct toward two aides, including inappropriate gifts, comments about their appearance, and invitations to intimate events. Edwards denied the conduct was sexual or romantic, but the committee found his actions would be perceived as such by a reasonable observer.
- Ethics panel recommends censure for GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards for ‘inappropriate conduct’
An ethics panel has recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate conduct. The full House is expected to act on the recommendation in September.
- Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83
Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83. She was the first GOP woman from Texas elected to Congress, serving nearly three decades.
- Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83
Kay Granger, the first GOP woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at 83. She was elected to Congress and served for nearly three decades.
- Capitol agenda: Senate stopgap sets up fall clash with House
The Senate is advancing a bipartisan stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies operational through December, setting up a potential conflict with the House in September. The bill includes provisions blocking President Trump's plan to appoint political officials for grant approvals and avoids new funding for immigration enforcement, while omitting requested military boosts. Senate leaders aim to pass the measure before recess, with House lawmakers needing to decide whether to accept the Senate's version or pursue their own.
- Car crashes into Detroit house, found embedded into foundation
A car crashed into a house in Detroit, embedding itself into the foundation. The impact caused the house to shift off its foundation and is near a gas line.
- Congress is spending nearly of its AI budget on ChatGPT
Congress is allocating a significant portion of its AI budget to ChatGPT, with House records showing $100,580 spent in a year, compared to $13,160 for Anthropic's Claude.
- Kay Granger, first GOP woman from Texas to win House seat, dies at 83
Kay Granger, the first GOP woman from Texas to win a House seat, was the first female mayor of Fort Worth and served 28 years in Congress, leading the Appropriations Committee.
- STAT+: Senate measure would block Trump plan to politicize federal grants, for now
A bipartisan Senate government funding bill would temporarily block the Trump administration's proposal to assign political appointees control over federal research grants. The measure funds the government until December 11 but does not include this provision in the House-passed bill, requiring future reconciliation between the chambers.
- Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterm election campaign. The bill, which funds the government at current levels, was negotiated to prevent a third shutdown in under a year, with both parties aiming to avoid voter backlash ahead of elections.
- Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past the midterm elections into early December, avoiding a government shutdown during campaign season. The bill funds the government at current levels until Dec. 11, with the House having passed a similar measure lacking some White House-sought exceptions, including $1 billion for 'Trump-class' battleships.
- Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies through December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the campaign season. The bill mirrors a House measure but excludes White House-requested exceptions like $1 billion for 'Trump-class' battleships. Lawmakers aim to finalize the deal before the August recess to prevent a third shutdown in 10 months.
- Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterms. The House passed a similar measure but excluded some White House exceptions, including a $1 billion request for 'Trump-class' battleships. The Senate is expected to vote before its August recess, with both parties aiming to avoid another shutdown ahead of the election.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
Sen. Bernie Moreno claims former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House. Miller denied abusing his former wife and daughter.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House. Max Miller denied abusing his former wife and his daughter.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
Sen. Bernie Moreno claims former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House. Max Miller denied allegations of abuse against his former wife and daughter.
- Ohio Rep. Kaptur treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur was treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo. Her office confirmed she is active and alert, with no immediate disruption to her schedule due to the House summer recess. The accident occurred while she was traveling to a church service.
- Ohio Rep. Kaptur treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo
Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur sustained non-life threatening injuries in a car accident in Toledo. She was a passenger traveling to a church service when the vehicle was struck. Kaptur is described as active and alert, with no immediate return to Washington expected due to the House summer recess.