US Politics Digest

Congressional Policy Actions

• 🔥 CBDC Ban Amendment: House Republicans advanced an amendment to the 21st Century Housing Roadmap Act to...

Secretary Wright announced billions of dollars to support Growing American LNG Exports, underscoring federal energy policy efforts to expand infrastructure and global supply.

An academic discussion explores how migration shaped the constitutional foundations of U.S. citizenship, informed by research in immigration policy history and American political development.

House Republicans advanced an amendment to the 21st Century Housing Roadmap Act to permanently prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC. This marks a direct congressional push on monetary policy and digital currency regulation.

Vice President JD Vance addressed Iran policy, an "anti-weaponization fund," and other topics during Tuesday's White House press briefing, delivering direct executive branch views on foreign policy priorities.

Ada and Canyon County voters cast ballots Tuesday in the Idaho primary for governor, three U.S. Congress seats, legislative districts, and county...

New state immigration restrictions are fracturing local-federal cooperation in Maryland, with several sheriff’s offices ending ICE partnerships while others warn of public safety risks and consider legal action.

Acting AG Todd Blanche testified on the DOJ's proposed 2027 budget before a Senate subcommittee.

• Key clashes: Senators Coons, Hollen, Gillibrand,...

CBO issued 57 cost estimates for legislative proposals in the latest period, offering a clear window into the fiscal impact of bills advancing through Congress. Three reports were set aside from the analysis.

• Senate Vote: The chamber confirmed Clarke 52-38 Tuesday, clearing her for a lifetime federal judgeship.
• Background: The 44-year-old...

The EPA plans to roll back some PFAS drinking water limits, saying Biden-era rules could face legal challenges.

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation to bring significant federal resources to the fight against antisemitism. The bill signals cross-party support for expanding official efforts to address the issue.

The American Energy Dominance Act seeks to restore long-term certainty for energy tax incentives by extending and stabilizing key provisions. This approach aims to reduce policy volatility and support consistent investment in the energy sector.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith highlights Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' endorsement of the Buying American Cotton Act, a bill aimed at rebuilding...

Georgia voters pick nominees today for U.S. Senate and governor amid crowded fields that make outright wins tough.

• High-profile contests:...

• Analysts examine the politics of using social media influencers in campaign ads
• Hollywood production crisis emerges as a key issue in the LA...

Two reports confirm the Supreme Court declined to review challenges to Medicare drug price negotiations, leaving lower court rulings intact.

• Core...

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee introduced the BUILD America 250 Act on May 17, 2026, as a five-year bipartisan reauthorization...

A bipartisan effort seeks to ease Trump's new federal student loan limits for advanced nursing programs, aiming to ease healthcare shortages.

• Loan...

• KOIN+ streams live Oregon primary results and analysis starting at 7:30 p.m. with experts weighing in on key races
• Lane County voters have until...