Congress

Elections

Democrats Win NJ House Seat, GOP Majority Now on a Knife's Edge

Apr 17, 2026

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Democrats Win NJ House Seat, GOP Majority Now on a Knife's Edge

A progressive Democrat's landslide in New Jersey narrows Republicans' House majority to a perilous four seats — the same margin by which Congress's Iran war vote failed, by a single tally.

Matthew

The Presidency

Trump Holds Own Party's Agenda Hostage Over Voter ID Bill

Mar 10, 2026

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5 min read

Trump Holds Own Party's Agenda Hostage Over Voter ID Bill

President Trump has threatened to refuse signing any legislation until Congress passes strict new voting restrictions — a demand that puts him at odds with his own party's midterm strategy and could freeze the entire legislative calendar.

Matthew

Congress

Mar 2, 2026

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4 min read

Congress Demands War Powers Vote as Iran Strikes Ignite Constitutional Crisis

Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing for an emergency vote to restrain President Trump's military campaign against Iran, setting up the most consequential war powers showdown in over two decades.

Matthew

Congress

Feb 14, 2026

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5 min read

DHS Shuts Down as Immigration Standoff Leaves Congress Gridlocked

The Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown at midnight Saturday after lawmakers left Washington without a funding deal — the third government shutdown in six months, driven by a bitter fight over immigration enforcement.

Matthew

Congress

Trump Signs Bill Ending Government Shutdown After Nail-Biting House Vote

Feb 4, 2026

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4 min read

Trump Signs Bill Ending Government Shutdown After Nail-Biting House Vote

After four days of uncertainty, a razor-thin 217-214 vote sent the funding package to the President's desk—but a bigger fight over immigration enforcement looms just 10 days away.

Matthew

Congress

Nov 16, 2025

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3 min read

Congress Faces Pivotal Legislative Deadlines as Partisan Tensions Rise

As the year draws to a close, Congress is entering a high-stakes stretch marked by competing priorities, tightening timelines, and growing pressure from both parties to secure legislative wins before the next election cycle intensifies.

Matthew

Congress

Democrats Win NJ House Seat, GOP Majority Now on a Knife's Edge

Trump Holds Own Party's Agenda Hostage Over Voter ID Bill

Congress Demands War Powers Vote as Iran Strikes Ignite Constitutional Crisis

DHS Shuts Down as Immigration Standoff Leaves Congress Gridlocked

Trump Signs Bill Ending Government Shutdown After Nail-Biting House Vote

Congress Faces Pivotal Legislative Deadlines as Partisan Tensions Rise

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