Experts and Lawmakers Reflect on Challenges Facing Congress in 2026
Congress faces criticism for gridlock and diminished authority amid a polarized political climate, with experts and politicians calling for renewed cooperation.
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Congress faces criticism for gridlock and diminished authority amid a polarized political climate, with experts and politicians calling for renewed cooperation.
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa expands Interior Minister Anas Khattab’s powers and appoints new intelligence chiefs to strengthen security and facilitate reconstruction.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 5:38 PMpolitics
Wildfires burning across Canada and northern Minnesota have caused hazardous air quality conditions across major U.S. metropolitan areas, prompting health warnings and activity restrictions.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:16 AMpolitics
A Washington Post-Ipsos survey reveals growing skepticism about the Supreme Court’s impartiality and performance, with many Americans perceiving political bias in recent rulings.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 4:26 PMus
Nearly a year after thousands of National Guard troops were deployed to Washington DC under a presidential crime emergency order, residents express growing unease and resistance as the deployment is extended through 2029.
Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 12:08 PMglobal-institutions
The UN Secretary-General expresses deep concern over intensified military clashes between Iran and the United States, calling for renewed diplomacy to restore peace and navigational freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN News | Jul 17, 2026, 9:14 PMpolitics
A federal advisory commission considered plans to enclose Lafayette Square with permanent fencing amid security concerns raised by the Trump administration.
NBC Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 4:58 AMpolitics
The center seeks research on how lawmakers and agencies are adapting to significant Supreme Court rulings reshaping administrative law over the past 15 years.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 3:04 PMpolitics
The Defense Department proposes a legislative change to exempt certain controlled unclassified information from public disclosure, raising concerns about government transparency.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:50 PMgeneral
South Carolina lawmaker seeks to codify and expand former President Trump's travel restrictions with new legislation targeting multiple regions and Palestinian Authority-issued documents.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:53 PMgeneral
President Trump signed executive orders reducing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, reversing expansions made during the Biden administration.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:48 AM
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First responders were dispatched to Senator Lindsey Graham's Washington, D.C. home for a reported cardiac arrest Saturday night, prior to the announcement of his death following a brief illness.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 12:50 AM
politics
A D.C. federal court ruled that the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) cannot block the Federal Trade Commission's enforcement actions in Texas, denying their motion for a temporary restraining order.
Reason | Jul 12, 2026, 5:58 AM
world
Amid escalating tensions, US President Donald Trump warns of military strikes on Iran if assassination attempts occur, while the US pushes for Iran to pledge safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 11, 2026, 3:56 AM
world
As the US marks 250 years since its founding, renewed tariff measures under Donald Trump recall past protectionist policies yet face scrutiny for their broader economic effects.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 11:33 PM
politics
The Florida airport's renaming marks another landmark tribute to former President Trump, authorized by state legislation and supported by local officials.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 7:35 PM
politics
Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling restricting nationwide injunctions, groups opposing former President Trump's policies have turned to class-action lawsuits and other legal strategies to broadly challenge administration actions.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 1:39 PM
politics
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed on July 9, 2026, but its airport code will remain PBI for 40 more days before switching to DJT, causing a temporary discrepancy in identifiers.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 11:17 AM
general
The CCP’s recently enacted law expands its authority to target dissidents worldwide, sparking fears over free speech and cultural erasure beyond China’s borders.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 9:16 AM
world
A Karachi-bound Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system fault, prompting a search operation over the Arabian Sea.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 5:11 AM
investigations
Despite his public stance against illegal voting, Ken Paxton may have voted using an address where he did not reside, raising concerns about compliance with Texas election law.
ProPublica | Jul 7, 2026, 10:29 PM
general
A former Democratic commissioner withdrew her legal challenge to President Trump's unprecedented dismissal following a Supreme Court decision expanding presidential power over independent agencies.
Washington Times News | Jul 7, 2026, 1:26 AM
us
While some Seattle businesses near the World Cup stadium saw significant boosts, others faced declining sales amid complex tourism trends and local economic challenges.
Guardian US | Jul 6, 2026, 10:22 PM
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While some Seattle businesses near the World Cup stadium saw significant boosts, others faced declining sales amid broader economic challenges and shifts in tourism patterns.
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