Chicago is entangled in its fiercest budget battle in decades, and a central conflict among Democrats is over the mayor’s proposed $33-per-employee monthly “head tax” on large businesses

Democrats are expressing optimism about their prospects for retaking the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections, following a series of significant victories in 2025. With only three additional seats needed to gain control, the party is gearing up for a critical electoral battle against Republicans, particularly in the context of President Trump's influence on the political landscape.

The U.S. Coast Guard, in coordination with the Departments of Defense and Justice, seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, a move that has raised alarms among Democrats regarding potential escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relations. This action is part of the Trump administration's ongoing pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro's regime, which has been characterized by increasing military operations in the region.

A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee has advanced 18 bills aimed at enhancing online safety for children, moving them to the full panel for further consideration despite opposition from Democrats regarding key legislation. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and other related measures faced significant scrutiny, indicating potential challenges ahead in the legislative process.

Nearly two dozen House Republicans voted alongside Democrats to nullify an executive order from President Trump that stripped collective bargaining rights from unionized federal workers. This bipartisan decision reflects a significant shift in the Republican Party's stance on labor rights and Trump's influence within the party.

The family of a Chicago police officer, who was tragically shot and killed by her partner while on duty, has initiated a lawsuit against both the city and the shooter. The lawsuit alleges that the Chicago Police Department failed to act on prior warnings regarding the officer who discharged the fatal shot.

A bipartisan vote in Congress saw 20 Republicans join Democrats to reverse a Trump-era executive order that restricted the power of federal worker unions. This decision reflects a growing divide within the Republican Party regarding Trump's influence and policies.

Rep. Al Green's attempt to impeach former President Trump was unsuccessful as a majority of House members, including some Democrats, voted to table the motion. This decision reflects the ongoing divisions within Congress regarding Trump's presidency and the impeachment process.

Members of Congress engaged in a heated debate regarding President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard in various American cities, with Republicans defending the actions as necessary to combat lawlessness, while Democrats condemned them as an abuse of military power infringing on states' rights.