Lisa Desjardins

The Senate is preparing for an August recess but faces urgent tasks including preventing a government shutdown, funding the Iran war, and regulating cryptocurrency. Lawmakers are under pressure to address these issues before time runs out.

Michigan Democrats face a divisive Senate primary contest between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, representing different party wings and styles. The race highlights internal divisions over the party's direction.

Sen. Bernie Moreno urges Rep. Max Miller, his former son-in-law, to resign from office amid allegations and ongoing divorce proceedings involving Miller and Moreno's daughter, Emily. Moreno described Miller as 'a danger to my daughter.'

The Senate is addressing a packed, complicated agenda as the midterm elections approach, including a first vote on President Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence. The House is on summer recess, while the Senate remains in Washington to handle key legislative tasks.

A vote on U.S. military funding for Israel and a provision to strengthen U.S.-Israel cooperation are deepening divisions in Congress, with more than half of House Democrats supporting an end to U.S. military funding for Israel. The debate is linked to Israel’s war in Gaza and a joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran.

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress to advocate for increased security funding following threats. This marks the first time Supreme Court justices have appeared before Congress since 2019.

Lindsey Graham, a U.S. senator from South Carolina, died of an aortic dissection and cardiovascular disease. He served over 30 years in Congress, became a key figure on foreign policy, and was one of President Trump's top allies.

Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14, raising questions about his health. Lisa Desjardins reports on the details available.

A sweeping new housing bill is set to become law without the president's signature after passing Congress with bipartisan support. President Trump refused to sign the bill in protest of the GOP Senate’s failure to approve his election legislation, the SAVE Act. The bill will introduce new housing regulations and incentives unless vetoed at the last minute.

Progressive challengers achieved upsets against Democratic establishment figures in Colorado, reflecting a broader trend in U.S. races. Lisa Desjardins discussed the Democratic Party's position with Mo Elleithee, a former DNC communications director now leading the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.

Rep. Tom Kean returned to Congress after a months-long absence, apologizing to constituents and colleagues but not answering press questions. The reason for his absence remains unclear, according to a report by Lisa Desjardins.

Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota participated in Tuesday's primaries. The main event was in Maine where Senate candidate Graham Platner faced past scandals, while results for governor and congressional races are emerging in other states.

Trump’s claims of election fraud in California are being fact-checked. Lisa Desjardins discusses with Tammy Patrick from the National Association of Election Administrators to address these claims.

The Senate is voting on a $72 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. The measure has faced delays with amendment votes continuing into the night, and it remains unclear if Republican leaders can secure enough votes to pass it.

Primary voters in New Jersey finalized the race for a competitive and unusual congressional seat. The incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not appeared on the campaign trail or Capitol Hill for months, raising broader questions about Congress.