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December 18, 2025 5:25 PM ET The House passed a bipartisan deregulation bill Thursday, with just shy of a dozen Democrats supporting the measure amid America’s rising energy demand. Eleven House Democrats voted for the SPEED Act, which passed the chamber by a 221-196 vote. If the legislation passes the Senate, it will reform the National

December 18, 2025 5:06 PM ET Lawmakers began their Christmas recess a day early on Thursday with a long list of unresolved issues remaining on the table. As it departs for an early break, Congress has yet to resolve several pieces of legislation that House Republicans promised to bring to the table — including a

December 18, 2025 4:45 PM ET Qatar launched a diplomatic push with the Trump administration this week as senior officials from both nations met in Washington and Doha. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani traveled to the U.S. capital for back-to-back meetings with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on

December 18, 2025 3:27 PM ET Energy companies are sounding the alarm on stagnant deregulatory policy as lawmakers pivot to midterm electioneering and vital infrastructure remains unbuilt. Several leaders in the energy sector told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Congress needs to address the “urgent” need for Congress to enact permitting reform, as the

December 18, 2025 2:52 PM ET GOP lawmakers pushed back against President Donald Trump’s decision to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana Thursday. The president signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to finish reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, though the directive does not legalize marijuana for recreational use. A vast swath of

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik morphed from a moderate, right-of-center Republican to a MAGA champion in just a few years, but she still hasn’t secured the coveted Trump endorsement in her run for governor of New York as she faces a new primary challenger. Stefanik, whose team argues she has the best shot at defeating

December 18, 2025 11:15 AM ET Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz went on a rampage during a Senate hearing Wednesday, opening up old wounds with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr. In September, Cruz stepped into the breach to defend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and later his

December 18, 2025 5:35 AM ET Melania Trump stepped into the spotlight with confidence, unveiling the first trailer for her highly anticipated new documentary, “Melania.” The sleek preview offers a rare, intimate look at her life, signaling a polished and compelling project helmed by director Brett Ratner that has already sparked major buzz. Fans and

December 17, 2025 7:45 PM ET Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a healthcare reform bill Wednesday evening targeting rising costs as expiring Obamacare tax credits rally support for change ahead of midterm elections.  The new GOP-backed legislation , titled the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, does not extend the Affordable

With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, seven intense Democratic primary contests are taking shape across the country and highlighting divisions regarding the future of the party. As Democrats look to reclaim control of Congress after Republican gains in 2024, several key battles could play a decisive role in determining the party’s chances at earning a