US Congress

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday following an unknown medical incident. His spokesman said the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is receiving excellent care. Details about his condition remain limited.

7. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A Coinbase executive and crypto adviser predict the Senate Banking Committee will hold its markup on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act this month, leaving time for a potential Senate floor vote in June as lawmakers target July 4 passage.

Republicans who control Congress are preparing for a contentious debate over how to pay for the U.S. military campaign against Iran, as independent estimates put the conflict’s cost to date near $30 billion and lawmakers warn the 1973 War Powers Resolution’s 60-day clock is approaching.

10. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is promoting her Dignidad Act amid growing backlash from within her party. The bill, introduced in July 2025, would grant legal status to certain long-term undocumented immigrants and protect Dreamers, sparking debate on social media and in recent interviews. Critics call it amnesty, while Salazar insists it removes criminals and secures the border.

The House Ethics Committee has found clear and convincing evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules, following a rare public hearing on March 26. The Florida Democrat faces potential punishment after allegations she funneled disaster relief funds to her campaign. She denies wrongdoing and awaits a recommendation in April.

25. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is urging lawmakers from both parties to act quickly on the SAVE America Act. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Leavitt responded to questions about Republican leadership's efforts by emphasizing the need for 'Trump speed.' The bill, which passed the House last month, faces hurdles in the Senate.