congress
Government
Handful of area codes capture most federal spending while rest get welfare

If you strip out entitlements to retirees and the poor, federal spending per capita is overwhelmingly concentrated in a handful of area codes surrounding military installations and federal agencies. Read More

May 6, 2026
Government
Analysis: Trump triumphs in Indiana primary elections as Ohio sets up November election

Indiana Republicans handed President Donald Trump a decisive primary victory Tuesday, ousting five GOP state senators who defied him on congressional redistricting. Meanwhile, Ohio locked in two high-stakes general election matchups that will… Read More

May 6, 2026
Christian Schools
New group aims to clear path for microschools, church-based schools as choice movement grows

As school choice surges past 1.5 million students nationwide, a key problem is emerging: how to create enough seats for families seeking alternatives to public schools. Schools for… Read More

April 30, 2026
Government
DHS shutdown ends after 76 days

(The Center Square) – After weeks of delay, the U.S. House finally approved the Senate’s legislation reopening the Department of Homeland Security. Once President Donald Trump signs the… Read More

April 30, 2026
Government
Tax dollars shouldn’t fund abortions, sex change treatments, Hawley says, urging House to amend budget

Billions of taxpayer dollars will fund abortions and transgender treatments for minors, come July, unless the U.S. House of Representatives adopts an amendment to defund Planned Parenthood in its… Read More

April 30, 2026
Government
Hegseth faces grilling from congressional Dems on Iran

(The Daily Signal) – At a House Armed Services Committee hearing to explain the Pentagon’s 2027 budget request, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth got his first public congressional grilling… Read More

April 29, 2026
Culture
Americans have forsaken founding values by opposing speech and approving violence, Sen. Hawley says

Americans’ acceptance of political violence and intolerance of free expression marks a departure from the fundamental principles that originally united the country, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, told The Lion in an interview Wednesday.  “More and… Read More

April 29, 2026
Culture
King Charles cracks jokes, celebrates America 250 in address to Congress

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – King Charles III celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. during a rare royal address to Congress Tuesday. The king cracked jokes and… Read More

April 29, 2026
Government
WATCH: Abortion advocate refuses to name ‘favorite type of abortion’ amid gruesome descriptions at congressional hearing

Texas Rep. Brandon Gill asked an abortion advocate to name her favorite abortion method at Tuesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing on the FACE (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances)… Read More

April 29, 2026
Government
Sen. Hawley demands hearing after 3rd assassination attempt on Trump

A Missouri U.S. senator is calling for a congressional hearing following a third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump over the weekend. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley sent a… Read More

April 28, 2026
Government
US House Republicans face jam-packed week ahead

(The Center Square) – U.S. House Republicans face a daunting legislative to-do list for the week ahead. The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for more… Read More

April 27, 2026
Government
Rep. Bacon says Pentagon used housing fund for troop bonuses, demands repayment

(The Center Square) – A retiring Republican congressman plans to confront Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week over how $2.6 billion appropriated by Congress for military housing assistance was… Read More

April 27, 2026
Courts
Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting

(The Center Square) – Less than 100 days into Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration, Virginia’s redistricting fight is unfolding across multiple fronts, from the ballot box to the Legislature and… Read More

April 24, 2026
Opinion
Analysis: Congressional disapproval hits record as midterm focus looms providing opportunity for Trump

A new poll shows congressional approval ratings have dropped to 10%, just above an all-time low. The results could help President Donald Trump contrast himself favorably with Congress as he prepares… Read More

April 24, 2026
Government
Hawley urges House to defund abortion, trans drug providers after his Senate amendment protecting children fails

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to end federal funding for abortion and gender-altering treatments for minors after the Senate rejected his… Read More

April 24, 2026
Government
Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment, potentially flipping 4 seats

(The Center Square) – Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that could reshape the state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and majority control coming out of… Read More

April 22, 2026
Politics
Campaigns make use of AI in attacks

(The Daily Signal) – As the midterms get closer, campaigns continue to use artificial intelligence in campaign ads and videos. Here are examples of how campaigns and… Read More

April 20, 2026
Government
‘Look these mothers in the eyes’: Families of victims killed by illegal aliens to testify before Congress

(The Daily Signal) – Two mothers who lost their sons and another whose daughter remains permanently injured will testify before Congress on Thursday about how these tragedies—each involving illegal… Read More

April 16, 2026
Government
GOP senator says Ilhan Omar tried to send $1 million to Somali restaurant calling itself a rehab clinic

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst said a far-left Democrat in Congress tried to sneak through an earmark of over $1 million for a suspicious… Read More

April 15, 2026
Government
Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, citing mounting pressure, public scrutiny, and the need to uphold accountability amid… Read More

April 14, 2026