This Congress is one of the oldest yet. Most Americans think that’s a problem, a new CNN poll shows

The current Congress is among the oldest in US history — a trend that is expected to accelerate, especially in the Senate.
The Atlantic

Public Anger Is Rising

For a brief moment last week, Congress started to do something productive. The Senate, after weeks of bickering and fruitless negotiations, unanimously approved legislation to fund most of the ...
The Conversation

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75‑year trend

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M.
CNN

Newly released documents reveal more than $300,000 in taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements involving lawmakers

Taxpayers have paid more than $300,000 in confidential sexual harassment settlements on behalf of six former members of the House of Representatives or their offices, according to GOP Rep. Nancy Mace ...
CNBC

Congress has strongest path to stop Trump DOJ’s $1.8 billion compensation fund, attorneys say

Congress will have the best chance in the courts to block a controversial $1.8 billion "lawfare" compensation fund set up by the Department of Justice to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump ...
The New York Times

What’s the Matter With Congress?

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Rolling Stone

The Supreme Court Is Functioning Better Than You Think

Podcast host and reformed GOP political operative Sarah Isgur wants us all to stop worrying so much about the Supreme Court — both liberals enraged over seismic rulings and “stolen seats,” and MAGA ...
The Washington Post

The surprising history of Black representation in Congress

The Supreme Court’s ruling to limit a key part of the landmark Voting Rights Act this week adds a new bend to the winding history of Black representation in Congress, fueling fear from civil rights ...
The Hill

House Republicans flee Congress in record numbers amid growing dysfunction

An unprecedented number of House Republicans are opting to retire or pursue other offices, complicating Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) bid to fend off a potential blue wave in the 2026 midterms and ...
The New York Times

Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving.

As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement. By Robert Jimison ...