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Senators Split Over Bill Addressing Data Center Power Costs

and on September 30, 2026

The House passed the measure 417-3, but the Senate stalled it as lawmakers debated who should pay for power-hungry AI facilities.

House Takes ‘Small Step’ to Shield Americans’ Energy Bills From Data Centers

and on September 16, 2026

A 417-3 House vote sends a ratepayer-protection bill to the Senate, but regulators would only have to consider making data centers pay their full power costs

With AI Panic Spreading Among Americans, Congress Is Under the Gun to Act

, and on September 14, 2026

A bipartisan House bill would require data centers to cover grid-upgrade costs, potentially protecting household electricity customers from higher monthly bills.

Trump’s $5,000 Payout Plan Faces a Maze of Obstacles Among Republicans in Congress

and on September 10, 2026

The proposed checks would cost more than $1 trillion, face Democratic opposition and require Republicans to unite behind a funding plan.

House Averts Government Shutdown Before Midterm Elections

and on September 1, 2026

The temporary funding measure keeps federal services running through Dec. 11 while lawmakers postpone tougher spending decisions until after the election

In This Red State, Cattle Ranchers Are Fuming. They Blame Trump.

and on August 28, 2026

A 90-day beef import plan could reshape grocery prices while squeezing ranchers already coping with a 75-year-low cattle herd.

As Trump Drastically Rolls Back Rules for Head Start, Some Republicans Are Wary

and on August 9, 2026

A proposed 75-page rule could reshape disability screenings, classroom sizes and safety practices for families relying on this federal preschool program.

Trump Administration Announces Overhaul of Rules for Head Start Preschool Program

and on August 6, 2026

A proposed 60-day public comment period could reshape staffing, transportation, nutrition and safety rules for families relying on Head Start services.

Exclusive: Johnson Says Housing Bill Will Become Law, with or without Trump

, and on June 29, 2026

Johnson pushed Trump in a two-hour Oval Office meeting to sign the bill — but says it becomes law automatically in 10 days regardless of what the president decides.

Senate GOP Bats Down Last-Ditch Effort to Repeal New Student Loan Caps

and on June 25, 2026

With a July 1 deadline looming, a Senate vote failed to stop new federal caps on graduate school borrowing — including a $200,000 aggregate limit that excludes nursing programs.

Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing, Saying SAVE America Act Must Pass First

and on June 24, 2026

A rare bipartisan housing affordability win stalled at the finish line after Trump demanded Congress first pass his controversial election reform bill.

Congress Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill as Cost of Living Surges

, and on June 23, 2026

The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed 358-32 in the House, targeting manufactured home regulations, large investor restrictions, and a construction bottleneck years in the making.

Trump Wants a Gas-Tax Holiday. Will Congress Get on Board?

and on May 12, 2026

Trump just endorsed suspending the 18.4-cent federal gas tax, but House and Senate leaders have their doubts — here’s where the push stands with $4.50-a-gallon gas squeezing Americans.

Senate Rejects Measures Meant to Lower the Cost of Gas, Groceries

and on April 23, 2026

Two Republicans in purple states broke with their party to back proposals targeting grocery and health care costs, even as most GOP senators rejected the full Democratic amendment package.

Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Workers With No DHS Shutdown End in Sight

, , and on March 27, 2026

TSA employees could start receiving paychecks as early as March 30 after the president rerouted federal funds — but workers aren’t sure the fix will last.

Trump to Gradually Move Student Loan Debt for Millions Outside Education Department

and on March 19, 2026

The shift could reshape how nearly $2 trillion in federal student debt is managed — starting with 9 million borrowers already in default.

Senate Passes Big Housing Reform Bill With Broad Bipartisan Support

and on March 12, 2026

The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan housing reform bill aimed at lowering costs and banning large investors from buying single-family homes, though its fate in the House remains uncertain.

What to Know About How the DHS Shutdown Could Affect You

, and on February 15, 2026

Critical services like airport security, disaster relief and border protection face potential disruptions as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues with no resolution in sight.

A DHS Shutdown Is Coming. Why Travelers Should Brace for Impact.

and on February 13, 2026

A political impasse in Congress has pushed the Department of Homeland Security toward a partial shutdown that could disrupt TSA operations, delay pay for roughly 61,000 airport employees, hinder FEMA disaster reimbursements and affect travelers, boaters and DHS workers until lawmakers reach an agreement.

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