Congressional Republicans are looking to avoid the inconvenience of government shutdowns by eliminating them altogether through legislation that would trigger automatic spending deals if there is a “lapse” in the appropriations process. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced the Eliminate Shutdowns Act on Tuesday, which would trigger an automatic, 14-day continuing resolution when the deadline for […]

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) announced his campaign for governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday. Tiffany was widely expected to run even before Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) said he would not seek a third term. In a statement, Tiffany said it was an honor to represent his northern Wisconsin district in the House but that he was […]

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) repeated his claim that President Donald Trump‘s push to use the National Guard to combat crime is actually meant to set a pattern of military intervention ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. “It’s about his authoritarian need to control,” Pritzker said Tuesday on MSNBC. “That whole endeavor is really about making […]

The Congressional Black Caucus is stepping into a new era, shaped by President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Members, advocates, and thought leaders gather in Washington, D.C., for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference, focusing on power, policy, and progress. For more than five decades, the caucus has branded itself […]