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Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers.

 

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Senate blocks extending key surveillance program following backlash over Trump pick to lead intel

The Senate has blocked a procedural vote on extending a key surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies.

 

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s settlement fund

The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.

 

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Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session

Senate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.

 

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Senate begins voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump’s settlement fund is dropped

The Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the White House to drop its settlement fund for political allies and stripping a separate proposal for White House security from the bill.

 

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Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has testified in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics.

 

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Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies

U.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support. Paxton, a Republican from Texas, plans to meet with President Donald Trump after securing his endorsement.

 

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Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women.

 

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028 then backtracks hours later

Democrat Gretchen Whitmer has backtracked on an earlier comment about running for president in 2028, saying she has “nothing to announce.”

 

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El-Sayed goes on offense as Michigan Democrats clash in Senate debate

Michigan Democrats have turned their first statewide televised Senate debate into a fiery clash, exposing the party’s deep divide over how to rebuild after its 2024 losses.

 

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Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands

President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry Republican senators finally said no, even if temporarily.

 

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Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump’s ballroom

Republican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill.

 

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The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda

A small but growing group of Republican lawmakers is showing independence from President Donald Trump. This includes Sen.

 

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Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns. Lawmakers said the measure approved Thursday would discourage future funding standoffs after a series of record-breaking shutdowns.

 

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Laurel Park waited 114 years for the Preakness. It may be a farewell as much as a debut

Maryland’s Laurel Park will host the Preakness Stakes for the first — and likely only — time this weekend as the historic racetrack enters its final chapter.

 

Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The vote to confirm Warsh on Wednesday brings new leadership to the world’s most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy.

 

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Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting

Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state. Now, party officials and strategists see warning signs.

 

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Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate in election win that offers clues about midterms

Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.

 

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Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal.

 

House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain

The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting.

 

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

Congress has approved a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies just days before it was set to expire.

 

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Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee’s financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee.

 

The Arab American community that helped propel Trump is now grappling with Iran war’s fallout

Dearborn, Michigan, home to the nation’s largest Arab American community, is grappling with ongoing crises.

 

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Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections

There’s been a holdup on Capitol Hill in advancing the renewal of a program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails.

 

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Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members.

 

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Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign after sexual misconduct allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

 

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What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections

Many young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition.

 

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How big of a tent do Democrats want? Hasan Piker is testing the limits in Michigan’s Senate primary

Progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash.

 

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Trump says he’ll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress

President Donald Trump says he’ll soon sign an order to pay all Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone without paychecks during the partial government shutdown that has reached 48 days.

 

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From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown

TMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on.

 

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