Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill this week and got back to work on appropriations, which set up vitriolic clashes between some high-profile Trump administration officials and congressional Democrats.
Week ending May 15, 2026
Posted May 15, 2026 at 5:47pm
Republican leaders in Congress scored some victories this week in nominations and appropriations but struck out on easily…
They’re about to bring up their fourth resolution this week to condemn another one of their colleagues. Good work, Congress!
A deadlock in Congress over federal spending has many workers furloughed or working without pay. President Trump has threatened…
Leaders of the Appropriations Committee are trying to tighten up funding legislation to give the Trump administration less leeway…
Democrat and Republican leaders endorsed the latest funding measure, signaling that passage is likely in the Senate as well.
Congress may be heading home for the holidays, but the work of holding them accountable does not stop. Support independent…
