Former US Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, a 'workhorse' who shaped water policy, dies at 84
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84
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Jon Kyl, three-term Arizona senator, dies at 84
Former Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), who served in Congress for more than 25 years, died at 84-years-old from complications related to a neurological disease, his family announced Thursday. “Our husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, Jon Kyl, has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications from a neurological disease,” a statement from…
The Hill•Mira Bhakta17 Sept
Trump photo seems to reference Kennedy Center demolition amid legal battle over closure
President Donald Trump wants his name on the Kennedy Center. But a judge has ruled it cannot be placed there without authorization by Congress.
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Congress is so dysfunctional and irresponsible it’s only done its job four times since World War II
The federal government had a record $432 billion deficit in July and hit the $40 trillion total debt threshold in August — and Congress took a break.
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Watch live: House Democrats make their case as midterms draw closer
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Thursday morning as the midterm cycle enters the final stretch. The press conference comes as Democrats wrestle with the GOP for control of Congress next year. The left has leaned heavily on messaging that counters President Trump’s agenda, from pushing back against…
The Hill•The Hill Staff17 Sept- neutral toward House · 96%
Congress is failing faith communities on security funding at the worst time
For too long, Jews and other faith-based communities have been forced to shoulder the financial and emotional burdens of protecting ourselves from hate.
The Hill•Ron Halber, opinion contributor17 Sept- critical toward Congress · 99%
The primaries are over. What did they tell us about the midterms?
With primary season now in the rearview mirror, what did the results reveal about the upcoming fight for control of Congress? Plus, what Republicans’ results in midterm redistricting battles and recent polling may signal about key races in November. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and Decision Desk HQ’s chief elections…
The Hill•The Hill Staff17 Sept
Brit Hume: Inflation ‘just killing’ Trump administration
Political analyst Brit Hume on Wednesday evening said rising inflation and higher costs of living are hurting the Trump administration ahead of the midterms, as the Republican Party fights to maintain control in Congress. “This business with prices is just killing the administration,” Hume said on Fox News’s “Special Report with Bret Baier.” He referenced…
The Hill•Sarah Davis17 Sept- neutral toward Donald Trump · 96%
Congress Sends Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill to Trump
The US Congress on September 16 passed sweeping legislation targeting Russia and Iran, sending to President Donald Trump a sanctions package supporters say will increase pressure on Moscow and countries that help finance its war against Ukraine. The House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262-159, with 203 Republicans, 58 Democrats, and one independent voting in favor. Seven Republicans and 152 Democrats opposed it. The bill had already passed the Senate by an 86-11 vote last month.…
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Trust in America’s food safety system is crumbling — Congress can restore it
Restore the traceability rule, fund foreign inspections toward what the law already requires and protect the research that makes both possible.
The Hill•April McClain Delaney, opinion contributor17 Sept- neutral toward Congress · 78%
Congress must get its head out of the sand and finally fix the budget
Both Democrats and Republicans have adopted an “ostrich policy” over the years when it comes to federal spending and debt. It's long past time to get our fiscal house in order.
The Hill•David E. Price, opinion contributor17 Sept- critical toward Congress · 99%
Maxine Waters urges Congress to delay crypto laws amid presidential profits
Waters' push to delay crypto laws highlights the need for conflict-of-interest safeguards, impacting legislative progress and market stability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Sept- neutral toward Congress · 82%
‘So many loopholes’: Democratic House leader Jeffries flags concerns over Russia sanctions bill – US politics live
Jeffries said the legislation had so many loopholes that sanctions harming Russia might not be applied The unprecedented spate of mid-decade redistricting for the US House has changed the congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans and significantly altered the makeup of at least one-fifth of districts, according to a new study. A report by Protect Democracy found that 34.8m people - about one in 10 Americans - now live in a different district than they did during the 2024 election cycle. Why in the world would this Congress give this president additional authority to visit that kind of economic harm on the American people? Continue reading...
The Guardian•Tom Ambrose17 Sept- neutral toward House · 90%
US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill
The US Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for final approval as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
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Hundreds of Election Deniers Will Be on the Ballot This November
197 election deniers are running for Congress or statewide office in 43 states. Many of them are seeking roles that would put them in charge of voting for the 2028 presidential election.
Washington balks at giving AI firms waiver to create safety standard
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call for an antitrust waiver for AI firms to work together on a safety standard is being met with skepticism in Washington, where policymakers are questioning tech leaders’ intentions. Congress has failed repeatedly to pass AI regulations for years, but some lawmakers are balking at the idea of technology companies taking…
The Hill•Miranda Nazzaro17 Sept
Democrats propose bill to strike down controversial Saudi nuclear deal
Congress has 90 days to review the agreement on nuclear energy projects.
ABC News17 Sept
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to international nuclear commerce.The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly announced a deal in Nov. 2025 and signed the final text in July 2026. President Donald Trump held up its transmission to Congress over the issue of whether Saudi Arabia would normalize its relations with Israel, a topic that — according to the White House — could
War on the Rocks•Richard Nephew17 Sept
‘Not the end’: Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats still committed to passing Clarity Act
Industry analysts say it is highly unlikely for the bill to pass this Congress, and instead pointed to the SEC and CFTC's rulemaking efforts.
The Block•Danny Park17 Sept
Live: Explosions shake Kyiv as US Congress advances new sanctions on Moscow
The US House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard across Kyiv overnight on Wednesday into Thursday as authorities issued a missile alert, an AFP journalist reported. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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