N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.

President Donald Trump ’s critics are taking a victory lap after the Senate voted today to advance a resolution purporting to limit his power to use military force in Venezuela. Five Republicans joined Democrats in a procedural move that amounts to sending Trump a strongly worded letter of disapproval.

Republican senators are opposing provisions in a federal spending bill that would allocate approximately $5.69 billion for refugee assistance services.

The U.S. House is set to vote on a plan to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits Thursday as insurance premiums rise for millions.

Bipartisan senators believe they may be nearing a proposal to extend expired Obamacare subsidies as Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, lead negotiations.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has held the seat for more than two decades, but faces a challenging primary against both Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt, of Houston. U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and James Talerico of Austin are facing off in the Democratic primary.

The state Senate plans to debate a bundle of local tax relief bills, after its Ways and Means Committee voted on Thursday to advance four bills aimed at providing municipalities with tools to ease

Senate Majority Leader Thune and Senate Republicans in key 2026 elections showcase plummeting levels of border crossings from Mexico, highlight "incredible year of progress."