Bove moves ahead in confirmation process despite Republican opposition

Emil Bove has narrowly cleared another procedural hurdle toward a lifetime seat on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The Senate voted 50-48 to proceed with consideration of Bove’s nomination, with Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins siding with all Democrats in opposition. Bove is President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, and he […]

New York’s Kathy Hochul opens the door to redrawing House lines

ALBANY, New York — Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is not ruling out a mid-decade redrawing of New York’s House lines, as deep red Texas and Ohio move to reshape their maps through redistricting. “All’s fair in love and war. We’re following the rules. We do redistricting every 10 years,” Hochul said during an unrelated event […]

‘They’re shutting me up’: George Santos has a few final thoughts before heading to prison

NEW YORK — Convicted fraudster George Santos will report to federal prison Friday with no signs of clemency from President Donald Trump. The former House member remains loyal to his president anyway — reserving his signature snark for politicians he views as getting off scot-free for comparable allegations. “I will not waver in my support […]

‘The rule was going down’: Inside the House GOP’s Epstein meltdown

Inside his cavernous office on Monday afternoon, Speaker Mike Johnson was facing a growing crisis. The House GOP conference, which included some of the Louisiana Republican’s key allies, was in full rebellion over the spiraling Jeffrey Epstein situation. Rules Committee Chair Virginia Foxx of North Carolina and panel member Erin Houchin of Indiana informed House […]

Senate GOP-led panel delays testimony for Trump special counsel nominee

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has indefinitely delayed President Donald Trump’s pick to run an independent watchdog that investigates wrongdoing in the federal government. Paul Ingrassia, the nominee to be special counsel, was scheduled to testify before the panel Thursday but was noticeably absent from the slate of nominees appearing before […]

Capitol agenda: Thune dishes on his 2026 midterms strategy

John Thune’s approach to the midterms is a shaping up to be a mix of Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. In an interview previewing his 2026 strategy, the South Dakota Republican told POLITICO that he’s already “coordinating closely” with Trump, including giving recommendations on potential candidates. The majority leader’s goal is to make sure that […]

House GOP launches new select subcommittee on the Jan. 6 attack

House Republicans are launching their own select subcommittee around the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, part of the broader effort among the GOP to rewrite what happened when rioters stormed the building that day in 2021. The effort, which will be led by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, has been stalled for months over disagreement […]

House Republicans back Epstein subpoena

House Republicans are planning to subpoena the DOJ for the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, after a congressional panel approved the move Wednesday. The effort, led by Democrats, represents a major breakthrough after they have spent weeks trying to force Republicans to take a vote on the divisive issue surrounding the late financier […]

Thune’s plans for the fall shutdown fight

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Congress will need a short-term spending bill to prevent a shutdown Oct. 1, with leadership allies likely to push for a patch running up until the holidays. The South Dakota Republican’s comments in an interview Wednesday reveal how Republicans are already thinking about their strategy for the fall funding […]