Senate Passes $187 Billion ‘Minibus’ Funding Package
The U.S. Senate on Aug. 1 passed a so-called “minibus” spending package to fund the government in the upcoming fiscal year, approving a slate...
Special Counsel Office Opens Investigation Into Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two separate...
Senate Confirms Brian Burch as US Ambassador to the Holy See
The Senate confirmed CatholicVote President Brian Burch as the latest U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See on Aug. 2. With a vote of 49–44,...
Tariff Rates ‘Pretty Much Set,’ Says US Trade Representative
President Donald Trump’s trade representative, Jamieson Greer, said that Americans should expect the administration’s tariff levels to remain where they are, even as some...
Senate Breaks for Summer After Failed Negotiations to Confirm Nominees
The Senate was adjourned for the summer on Aug. 2 after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to allow quick confirmation of...
Trump Says Brazil’s Lula Can Call Him ‘Anytime He Wants’
President Donald Trump said Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is welcome to call him “anytime,” as tensions rise between the two governments...
Trump Sets New Tariffs, Extends Deadline—What to Know
Washington made good on its promise to enact higher tariffs on countries that did not negotiate a new trade deal with the United States...
5 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
After their summer recess, lawmakers will return to Washington in September with a closer eye on the 2026 midterm elections. Several senators face tough...
Appeals Court Maintains Order Restricting Immigration Operations in Los Angeles
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that barred federal agents from carrying out immigration stops and arrests targeting illegal...