Budget/Spending

Representative Jim McGovern said he worries Congress is becoming more about theater than substance.

Gray confirmed plans to donate Swalwell-related contributions and withdrew his support for Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign after the allegations became public.

Min said he had only learned of Swalwell’s contribution that week and donated it to a nonprofit assisting survivors of sexual assault.

Tran was among the Democrats in contested races who confirmed plans to donate Swalwell-related contributions.

Whitesides was among the Democrats in contested races who confirmed plans to donate Swalwell-related contributions.

Ansari confirmed plans to donate Swalwell-related contributions and called for Swalwell and Gonzales to step aside or be expelled.

Goldman was among the Democrats in contested races who confirmed plans to donate Swalwell-related contributions.

Craig confirmed plans to donate Swalwell-related contributions and called for Swalwell and Gonzales to step aside or be expelled.

Stevens was among the Democrats in contested races who confirmed plans to donate Swalwell-related contributions.

Wood rejected Swalwell’s endorsement and said he would donate the $1,000 he received from Swalwell’s PAC to a food bank.

Cooke rejected Swalwell’s endorsement and said she would donate $5,000 from his PAC to five charities.

Walsh cites Clark’s statement that families could suffer but the shutdown provided leverage, using it to criticize Democrats’ strategy.

Kevin Warsh is the nominee whose confirmation hearing and prospects for Senate support are discussed.

Amo blamed Trump for refusing a deal he said would pay TSA workers and address alleged ICE abuses.

Warsh is Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, and the article reports on his confirmation prospects and financial disclosure.

Powell has said he will remain chair pro tem if a successor is not confirmed by May 15.

Ruben Gallego had $1.9 million in his campaign account, the lowest balance among the lawmakers discussed.

Elissa Slotkin had $2.4 million in her campaign account, a lower balance than several other lawmakers in the comparison.

Chris Murphy had $10.8 million in his campaign account; the article notes his New Hampshire visit and says he denies planning a bid.

Trump engaged directly in efforts to secure House votes for the bill that bears his name.

John Kennedy briefly held up the vote series because he wanted the measure to include parts of the SAVE America Act or other priorities, then withdrew his objections.

Mike Lawler joined three other Republicans in signing the petition that forced a House vote on extending the subsidies.

Ryan Mackenzie joined three other Republicans in signing the petition that forced a House vote on extending the subsidies.

Robert Bresnahan joined three other Republicans in signing the petition that forced a House vote on extending the subsidies.

Brian Fitzpatrick joined three other Republicans in signing the petition that forced a House vote on extending the subsidies.

Summer Lee initiated the subpoena for Justice Department files and called for continued pressure to obtain the documents.

Robert Garcia said the committee needed the investigative files to corroborate claims and pursue justice for victims.

A Senate committee approved Hawley’s proposal to restrict stock trading by lawmakers and future presidents and vice presidents.

Comer said the committee expects public hearings and a full report on its investigation into Biden’s mental fitness.

The House Oversight Committee is investigating Biden’s mental state while he was president and plans to interview former aides.

Massie and Representative Ro Khanna are pressing the House to consider a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein investigation records.

Khanna and Representative Thomas Massie are pressing the House to consider a bill requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein investigation records.

The article reports that Trump’s spending actions could complicate funding negotiations and that he has not endorsed Graham’s Russia-sanctions bill.

The article contrasts Spanberger’s affordability pledges with its account of proposed taxes and her signing a bill returning Virginia to RGGI.

Sanders proposed taxing billionaires’ wealth to fund payments to others, which the author characterizes as redistribution.

Senator Ron Johnson suggested holding a vote to determine whether changing the Senate rules would pass.

Vance proceeded with the University of Georgia rally after officials said they had found no specific or actionable threat.

Kamlager-Dove criticized the cost of the war and argued that the spending should instead help the public.

Davidson, who had previously supported the measure, voted present on the Iran war-powers resolution.

Massie sided with Democrats in supporting the Iran war-powers resolution.

Golden joined Republicans in voting against the Iran war-powers resolution, and the article refers to his explanation.

Doggett challenged Kennedy over the reinstatement of people previously suspended for suspected fraud.

Biggs is named as a co-host of Trump’s planned rally at Dream City Church in Arizona.

Sewell challenged Kennedy over remarks about Black children taking ADHD medication and disputed his denial.

Subramanyam said the buyouts wasted taxpayer money and warned that lost federal expertise could have consequences beyond the program’s direct costs.

Beyer criticized paying federal workers to stay home and warned that the cuts could cost the government experienced staff and public services.

Johnson's early recess postponed several high-profile House disputes until lawmakers return.

Johnson said Congress would need to approve the checks and work through how to pay for them.

Cloud argues that homelessness funding can reward spending without ensuring programs help people leave the streets.

Cassidy criticized the administration’s vaccine messaging and payment proposal while outlining his priorities on public health and debt.