A significant number of Congress members are opting out before the 2026 midterms, with retirements and new office bids reshaping the political landscape. Key figures like Pelosi and McConnell are among those leaving.
Congress has launched investigations into a reported second military strike on a drug boat in the Caribbean that allegedly killed survivors from an initial strike. The Pentagon denies the claims, calling the narrative false.
As the GOP faces rising pressure, key decisions on tax cuts and Medicaid funding remain unresolved. Tensions grow between House and Senate leaders as they grapple with a budget plan that seems increasingly unattainable.