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WATCH: ‘You killed Americans,’ lawmaker says as Trump asks Congress to stand for protecting citizens
While Republicans stood and applauded for two minutes, at least one Democratic lawmaker in the room shouted “you killed Americans,” a reference to two citizens shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota in January.
Who will — and won't — be guests at the State of the Union address
Invitees at Tuesday night's address by President Trump include the gold-medalist men's U.S. hockey team, while Democratic lawmakers have invited several Epstein survivors.
Lawmakers react to Trump's State of the Union address
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and other Republicans praised the president's speech, while Democrats slammed it and defended colleagues who protested.
Michigan House committee hears testimony alleging mold, drugs, lack of health care at women’s prison
Lawmakers heard alarming testimony Tuesday detailing years of alleged neglect, toxic mold, illegal drugs, and inadequate health care at Michigan’s only women’s prison, prompting calls for oversight and policy changes.
Guest List for State of the Union Includes Epstein Victims, Erika Kirk and U.S. Olympic Hockey Players
Democratic lawmakers invited victims of Jeffrey Epstein and of President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.
30 lawmakers skipping Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'
Dozens of lawmakers and activists will attend a 'People's State of the Union' event, livestreamed as a counter to Trump's address.
WATCH LIVE: Democratic lawmakers join 'People's State of the Union' rally during Trump's address
Behind closed doors, GOP lawmaker questioned ‘disturbing’ East Wing demolition
Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his “substantial concerns.”
Growing number of Democrats skipping Trump's 2026 State of the Union
Democratic lawmakers are split on attending Donald Trump's State of the Union Tuesday, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries offering options of "silent defiance" or absence.
Tennessee lawmakers widen field for private school players in public school sports bill
A last-minute amendment may have just widened the field.Tennessee lawmakers in the Senate advanced a bill on Monday that would let certain private school studen
Join live: Watch IndyStar politics team breaks down final week of legislative session
Join IndyStar's politics team for some live analysis as Indiana's lawmakers convene for the final week of the 2026 legislative session.
New bill carves out public gift rule exception for first responders and mental health resources
There are restrictions on how and when public officials can receive gifts in Minnesota. But Monday, lawmakers discussed a bipartisan bill that would make sure those restrictions don't apply to mental health resources.
Lawmakers consider hiking fines for insurers who flaunt Georgia’s mental health parity law
Following recent fines for violations of mental health parity, Georgia advocates and lawmakers are pushing for stricter insurance compliance.
State lawmaker, DNR official crash during business group's snowmobile ride
A state lawmaker and a DNR official crashed during an annual snowmobile ride in late January hosted by Michigan's snowmobile and ORV association.
Colorado lawmakers consider a bill to boost small businesses through a loan program
State lawmakers are considering a new bill (HB26-1003) aimed at helping more small businesses across Colorado.
Oregon Democrats’ controversial plan to move transportation tax vote to May clears Senate after dayslong hold
“Both parties want the election date they want for partisan political reasons," said one Democratic lawmaker who voted for the bill.
Jeanine Pirro's office shelves pursuit of Democrats over social video, sources say
A federal grand jury in D.C. unanimously rejected the attempt to indict six lawmakers who told military and intelligence community members on social media not to obey unlawful orders.
To spotlight Trump cuts to health insurance, Welch brings Vermont lawmaker to the State of the Union
Both elected officials are striving to call attention to expired Obamacare subsidies and the high cost of health insurance they say only federal action can address.
KEA asks for lawmaker pledge against rising health insurance costs
The KEA and state retirement groups are the latest to sound the alarm over a state budget proposal that Republicans maintain is still a work in progress that needs more information.
Lawmakers call on Hochul to support repowering NRG plant in Dunkirk
Sen. George Borrello, Congressman Nick Langworthy, and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are leading the charge.
Robin Vos looks back his tenure as Wisconsin's longest serving speaker
As Wisconsin's longest-serving Assembly speaker prepares to step away, his advice to lawmakers moving forward revolves around common ground.
The Tennessee Legislature gets up in your spiritual business
Rep. Gino Bulso, a Brentwood Republican, is one of several Tennessee lawmakers pushing religion bills in the legislative sesison.
Health care reform might be a focus in midterms. For Congress, pursuing it will be an uphill climb
Lawmakers will likely have a lot to say about health care this year. Paradoxically, they probably won't accomplish much on the subject.
Why keeping lawmakers in DC during shutdown may have caused more harm than good
Congress left Washington without resolving DHS funding crisis because no deal was close, avoiding potential mayhem from keeping lawmakers idle during shutdown.
New York lawmakers seek rent control to protect small businesses
A new bill would regulate rents and leases for bodegas, restaurants, and mom-and-pop shops.
BYU sports tickets soon an acceptable gift for Utah lawmakers
The Utah Legislature is on track to approve a new lobbying bill that will allow lawmakers to receive tickets to BYU sports games as gifts.
WORC offering small business assistance
State lawmakers and members of the Shapiro administration recently announced the launch of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center PA Small Business
Lawmakers consider property tax cap as mayors, business owners clash over impact
Some business owners say rising tax rates are forcing them to make tough decisions about staying open.
Lawmakers talk zoning changes, homeschooling: CT politics news
Plus: Talk of bans on non-disclosure agreements and sale-leasebacks of hospitals, Medicaid reimbursement rates and more.
State Lawmakers Seek Restraints on Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt
At least eight states are considering legislation to curtail wage garnishment over unpaid medical bills, as health care costs rise and more people become underinsured.
Texas lawmakers react to Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs
Lawmakers across Texas are weighing in on Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs.
Florida lawmakers aim to boost high school sports, extracurriculars
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
Future of trans health care in NY uncertain with renewed federal funding threats
State lawmakers and LGBTQ+ advocates scramble to protect access to gender-affirming care in the face of Trump administration threats.
Lawmakers say they’ve been stonewalled by DHS, undercutting attempts to hold Trump officials accountable
Lawmakers who oversee the Department of Homeland Security say the agency has repeatedly stymied their requests for information in recent months, with even some Republicans alleging they’ve had phone calls go unanswered and data requests left to languish.
Leading US Research Lab Appears to Be Squeezing Out Foreign Scientists
House Democrats are demanding answers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and urging it to halt rumored changes they say could undermine its mission.
Florida lawmakers vote to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
Lawmakers in Florida approved legislation on Thursday renaming the Palm Beach International Airport after U.S. President Donald Trump.
Chicago Bears Move One Step Closer to Northwest Indiana
The Chicago Bears’ long-running stadium search moved closer to becoming reality in Northwest Indiana on Thursday, as state officials signaled Hammond as the preferred site and lawmakers advanced legislation designed to support construction of a new NFL stadium. The shift comes as excitement around the franchise has surged following a strong season that included a […] The post Chicago Bears Move One Step Closer to Northwest Indiana appeared first on Capital B Gary.
Gov. Tim Walz faces tough political reality as he seeks to assert himself in final year in office
Republicans in the tied Minnesota House are already signaling opposition to the governor’s policy agenda, setting up early clashes as lawmakers returned to St. Paul this week.
Future of sports betting in South Carolina up for debate at State House
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would legalize sports betting in South Carolina, potentially opening up millions of dollars in revenue for the state.
Michigan lawmakers use political funds for rent, car expenses, Netflix
Lawmakers use of campaign and PAC funds for personal expenses raise questions about campaign finance laws, a Detroit News investigation finds.
Peru congress elects Jose Balcazar as new interim president
Peruvian lawmakers on Wednesday elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president ahead of general elections in April, making him the country's eighth president in as many years.
Understanding the Proposed Health Insurance Cut in HB 500, the Kentucky House Budget - Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
As introduced, the House Budget (HB 500) inserts new and unprecedented language that caps the state’s contributions to employee health insurance, shifting costs to current and former state and school employees. In letters sent to lawmakers and to the 310,000 members of the Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP), the state Personnel Cabinet indicated this cap […]
GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax
Kiley says he will introduce the 'Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.' It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.
After health rumours, UAE President MBZ seen meeting with US lawmaker
US Senator Graham claims the UAE royal is 'as sharp as I’ve ever seen him' in Abu Dhabi encounter.
Nebraska lawmakers, business groups criticize auditor's findings on tax incentives
Sen. Brad von Gillern of Elkhorn said the incentives "have led to billions of dollars in investment in the state and created tens of thousands of jobs" since their creation.
An Architect of Virginia’s Redistricting Will Run for a New Seat Himself
Dan Helmer, a Democratic state lawmaker, played a key role in putting redrawn congressional maps before state voters.
Colorado lawmakers must stem our health care cost crisis
By Ali Rakestraw I’m a family physician and lifelong Coloradan, and I’m watching a health care crisis unfold in real time. Every day, I see patients struggling to afford the care they desperately need — and it’s about to get much worse. The federal government has slashed Medicaid funding, let Affordable-Care-Act enhanced subsidies expire, and […]
Report: 16 Nevada insurance carriers illegally give mental health care claims short shrift
A state lawmaker described the findings as “alarming” and a “disturbing realization” of how mental health care can be treated as second-tier to physical care.
New Mexico lawmakers pass measure aimed at investigating Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
New Mexico’s House of Representatives has approved creating a bipartisan special committee to investigate the ranch that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein owned in the state.
Peru’s Congress Removes President Jerí After Four Months in Office
Peru’s President José Jerí was ousted by congress after just four months in office, as lawmakers forced him out for failing to declare meetings with Chinese businessmen and for allegedly hiring unqualified young women to work with him.
The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on
Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security
Effort to save, reform Business Council advances; Freedom Caucus presses to defund it.
A Senate committee passed a measure Monday to reform the agency, with an amendment to put lawmakers in charge rather than form a task force.
Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.
In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.
Democrats propose New Hampshire abortion and reproductive health shield law
A group of Democratic state lawmakers are attempting to enact an abortion shield law in New Hampshire in an effort to protect those seeking reproductive health care in the state from out-of-state restrictions.
Home health aides play a vital role
Lawmakers must ensure home care receives its fair share, a reader writes.
Lawmakers question Maine’s health department after federal audit
Lawmakers pressed the Maine Department of Health and Human Services over a federal audit finding $45 million in potentially improper payments
WA lawmakers want to restrict ICE access to schools, health facilities
A Democratic-backed bill in Washington would require judicial warrants or court orders for ICE to get into schools, day cares and emergency rooms.
California's Unfinished Business | Helping lawmakers hold themselves accountable
CBS News California built a first-of-its-kind public accountability tool tracking state audit recommendations to lawmakers — detailing what lawmakers were told to fix, how audit-backed bills died, and...
California's Unfinished Business | Helping lawmakers hold themselves accountable
Aliens are ‘real,’ Obama says, as Washington shrugs
The former president appeared to confirm decades-old conspiracy theories. Lawmakers say Barack Obama is simply saying what many Americans already believe.
Funnel week: Bills face major deadline this week at the Iowa Statehouse
Monday kicked off the first funnel week of the 2026 Iowa legislative session. The major deadline funnels down the number of bills that state lawmakers can continue to work on.
Leaders respond to Missouri’s move to take control of high school sports
Missouri leaders are speaking out after lawmakers move to seize control of high school sports.
Government shutdown, immigration demands and midterm politics collide as funding fight continues
Lawmakers left Capitol Hill for recess as the federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled, leaving thousands of federal workers and travelers facing uncertainty.
In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat
Congress members said that President Trump’s coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations.
Katie Britt on DHS shutdown negotiations: ‘We won’t walk away from enforcing the law’
The Department of Homeland Security shut down Friday night after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund the agency.
Politics: Area lawmakers weigh in on U.S. House votes against Canada tariffs
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to disapprove of the “national emergency” that was declared by President Donald Trump in order to raise tariffs on Canada. The vote
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) February 15, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, former state GOP boss Gina Swoboda announces she is leaving the congressional race in CD1 to run for Secretary of State. Then, Republican consultant Marcus Dell’Artino and former Democratic lawmaker Reginald Bolding discuss Karrin Taylor Robson pulling the plug on her run for governor and Senator Mark Kelly winning his legal fights against Pete Hegseth.
Oregon shelves Medicaid reform bill despite looming federal deadline for big changes
Lawmakers killed a bill to rewrite the Oregon Health Plan, but federal rules will require it to change anyway.
Minneapolis upends WA lawmakers’ political playbook, DHS funding
The fallout halted the final stretch of negotiations as Democrats demanded restrictions on immigration agents in exchange for votes for DHS funding.
Under oath and unredacted: The top political stories on Epstein this week
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced pointed questions on Capitol Hill, and lawmakers continued to press the Justice Department about its decision to redact certain information.
Trump privately lashes out at GOP lawmakers over racist video blowback, sources say
While President Donald Trump had critical words for Republicans who spoke out against him, he’s been less critical of the unnamed staffer whom the White House blamed for the debacle, telling reporters on Thursday that he has no plans to discipline the person.
A look back at this week in politics and what to expect for the upcoming legislative session
The headline across the state, and country, is that the Trump Administration plans to draw down the number of federal agents in Minnesota. There were also multiple hearings on Capitol Hill involving congressional and state lawmakers.
Love shouldn't cost a thing, but romance scammers bilk $1 billion from Americans
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are now stepping in to try and address the issue
Maryland lawmakers 'disheartened' by persistent inequities in Black maternal health outcomes
Persistent inequities in Black maternal health outcomes 'dishearten' Maryland lawmakers
Los Angeles County Public Health set to close 7 clinics due to significant funding cuts
'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe
Senators and members of the House headed to the Munich Security Conference without first securing a deal to fund DHS. Their colleagues aren't happy with the decision.
'Not entertainment content:' Tennessee bill would ban livestreams of eviction proceedings
A Tennessee lawmaker is proposing legislation that would prohibit private individuals from livestreaming eviction proceedings in real time.House Bill 2041, spon
Congress Jets Off as D.H.S. Shuts Down
Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.
What services are affected by the Homeland Security shutdown? What you need to know
Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Department of Homeland Security on track to shut down with lawmakers leaving Washington and an unresolved ICE fight
A bitterly divided Washington is headed for its third government funding lapse of President Donald Trump’s second term — this time, a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over the issue of federal immigration enforcement.
Politics Friday: Lawmakers outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session
Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with four caucus leaders about the upcoming session and the work they hope to tackle.
Nevada lawmakers ponder parity of live entertainment taxes
Nevada’s live entertainment tax is charged on tickets to events like music concerts and sporting events. But exemptions to the tax abound.
Did Bondi Spy on Lawmakers’ Epstein Search History?
At her congressional hearing, the attorney general was seen with a document listing a Democrat’s searches of the DOJ’s Epstein files.
Nevada lawmakers ponder parity of live entertainment taxes
Tickets to a Beyoncé concert, a UFC match, and a Golden Knights game might all cost an arm and a leg. But the first will cost an arm and a leg plus 9%, the second plus 8%, and the third plus nothing at all. That’s because in the entertainment capital of the world, the taxes […]
‘They put me on there to die’: conservatives unleash on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
The budget-slashing Department of Government Efficiency that upended the federal government at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term has stalled out on Capitol Hill, a reality that’s left conservative lawmakers fuming.
Meet the high-profile Emirati business leader lawmakers are linking to Epstein ‘torture’ email
U.S. officials have identified DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem as the recipient of a 2009 email from Jeffrey Epstein regarding a supposed "torture video."
Former lawmakers turn their attention to rapidly expanding prediction markets
Former congressmen Sean Patrick Maloney and Patrick McHenry spoke to Spectrum News about prediction markets.
Republican lawmakers' early retirement rumors send shockwaves through House GOP
House Republican Rep. Neal Dunn of Florida has announced his plan to retire at the end of this congressional term, but rumors of an early departure are swirling.
Bondi pressed on Epstein files, political retribution by Justice Department
Bondi's testimony on the Epstein files was mostly punctuated by dramatic clashes with lawmakers — exchanges that happened as eight Epstein survivors attended the hearing.
Tillis pans 'political lawfare' after grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers
The two-term senator has been a thorn in the president’s side even before he declared he wouldn’t seek reelection last June.
Charlotte light rail stabbing could lead to changes in NC mental health law
NC lawmakers are prepping legislation that will address the revolving door between mental health and criminal justice systems.
Cloud seeding in New Mexico: What science says about boosting water supply
Lawmakers advanced a cloud-seeding pilot program in 2024, but it stalled in the Senate, sparking renewed interest in the technology.
Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs
Speaker Mike Johnson failed to reinstate a ban on lawmakers’ ability to challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs when three Republicans crossed party lines to vote with Democrats.
Grand jury fails to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to disobey illegal Trump orders
A federal grand jury on Tuesday declined to indict Democratic lawmakers who posted a video urging service members and intelligence officials to disobey any illegal orders from the Trump administration, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video
The rejection was a remarkable rebuke, suggesting that ordinary citizens did not believe that the lawmakers had committed any crimes.
Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
President Donald Trump had accused six Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" after they urged members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders.
This is the type of politics Americans ‘HATE’: Florida lawmaker
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., discusses a contentious congressional immigration hearing where Democrats strongly criticized I.C.E. on ‘The Bottom Line.’