June 2026
House votes to release sexual misconduct settlement data
Lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a proposal led by Rep. Thomas Massie aimed at publicly naming House members who paid out sexual misconduct settlements using taxpayer dollars. The issue has become a rallying cry in recent months, as some call for transparency around what they’ve dubbed the “slush fund.” Members of Congress must now foot such […]
Supreme Court ends Trump’s birthright citizenship change
The Supreme Court on Tuesday wiped out President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to redefine birthright citizenship, an effort to restrict American citizenship without Congress that cut against more than a century of legal precedent. The 6-3 decision, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. writing a five-justice majority opinion, backed a challenge to the […]
Mamdani, Schumer, Jeffries: Who’s in charge?
Last week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani rocked a crowd celebrating the victory of democratic socialist candidates over establishment — if liberal — Democratic Party candidates. He declared that “We are showing that last June, a year ago tomorrow [his primary win], was not an anomaly. It was not the end. It was the beginning.” But […]
Billions in rural broadband funds still on hold
Funds totaling about $20 billion delayed under the federal rural broadband internet program will be subject to new guidance “this summer,” the agency head overseeing the project said Tuesday. National Telecommunications and Information Administration leader Arielle Roth gave lawmakers that timeline at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing, where she was pressed about the […]
Supreme Court says Library of Congress official can stay in job
The Supreme Court allowed Shira Perlmutter to continue to serve as register of copyrights for the Library of Congress in an order issued Tuesday, denying a request from the Trump administration to remove her while she fights her firing in court. The two-sentence decision leaves open the issue of whether Trump can remove officials from […]
Supreme Court strikes down campaign coordination limits
The Supreme Court overturned a key campaign finance restriction in a decision issued Tuesday, clearing the way for political parties nationwide to spend unlimited amounts on behalf of candidates in federal elections. The 6-3 decision came in a challenge from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, as well as Vice President JD Vance from when he […]
Supreme Court backs state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court backed state laws banning transgender girls from participating in scholastic girls’ sports in a decision issued Tuesday, upholding a legal argument used by the Trump administration in seeking to ban transgender athletes nationwide. Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, in a majority opinion that turned aside challenges to West Virginia and Idaho laws, wrote […]
Tom Kean returns to DC after months away and 140 missed votes
Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. returned to the Capitol on Tuesday after an almost four-month-long absence, citing treatment for depression as the reason for his disappearance. In a brief speech on the House floor, the New Jersey Republican described himself as a private person. “Talking about myself has never come naturally, but I believe that […]
Kids bill faces uncertainty after House passage
Online safety legislation focused on children and teens that has come under fire from key senators passed the House Monday, setting the stage for continued wrangling as Congress seeks to address concerns raised by parent and free speech groups. The bipartisan legislation, which Energy and Commerce Committee leadership amended under a compromise last week, passed […]
At the Races: Rocky Mountain High Stakes
Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari Colorado takes its turn in the political […]