With affordability a top issue of 2026, lawmakers in both chambers are tackling one of the root causes of the cost crisis: the high price of prescription drugs. @caitrinassaf has more on the different tactics being taken to protect patients.

Thousands of documents exposing victims' identities were released by mistake. Now the DOJ is scrambling to fix the damage—but lawyers say it may already be too late. Peter Zampa reports.

Border czar Tom Homan says 700 ICE and CPB agents are leaving Minnesota. The announcement comes after a month of violent, high-profile clashes between law enforcement and protestors. Molly Martinez says the fight is far from over for lawmakers.

One Democratic senator is saying he’s concerned about the Trump administration recent actions that he claims pose a grave threat to election security. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports.

The White House walks back the President’s comments on elections. Jon Decker reports.

The House of Representatives voted to end a partial government shut down – and send a $1.2 trillion spending plan to Trump’s desk. The funding was held up over Democratic opposition to ICE agents killing U.S. citizens. Brendan Cullerton reports.

Day three of a partial government shutdown is quickly becoming day four as lawmakers remain deadlocked over ICS reforms. Now, president trump is making his plea. Molly Martinez reports.

The President names his choice to lead the Federal Reserve. Jon Decker reports from Washington.

In a bombshell ruling Friday, Judge Margaret Garnett dropped counts three and four of the federal charges against Mangione — a major development that means the death penalty is now off the table. Peter Zampa reports.

Lawmakers only have a few hours left to avert a partial government shutdown and success is looking unlikely. Molly Martinez explains why.

The DOJ says it has finished releasing the 'Epstein files' after making 3 million new pages public on Friday under a federal transparency law. Stephen Goin reports:

The man accused of spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance at a Minneapolis town hall - will now face federal charges. Caitrin Assaf has more on the Department of Justice’s case against him.

It’s been one year since the deadly mid-air collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet. 67 lives were lost over the Potomac that night. Molly Martinez reports.

Tom Homan says Minneapolis immigration operations could be scaled back—if local leaders cooperate. He’s pushing for more jail access to take undocumented migrants into custody after arrest, and says he’ll stay “until the problem is gone.” @PeterZampa reports.

Just one week after it started, ICE has quietly ended an immigration crackdown in Maine. It comes after Sen. Susan Collins says she advocated for a “pause” and more targeted operations. Stephen Goin reports:

It has been one year since an American Airlines flight and an Army Blackhawk helicopter collided mid-air near the nation’s capital, killing all 67 on board both aircraft. Debra Alfarone reports:

The White House rolls out a savings program for American families. Jon Decker reports:

President Trump is taking his affordability message to the Midwest, starting in Clive, Iowa. Jon Decker reports:

After Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall meeting Tuesday night, there’s renewed attention on the growing threat environment facing U.S. lawmakers. Stephen Goin reports:

Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of the mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people. Tuesday, the NTSB released their findings in the investigation. @MollyMartinezDC reports:

Border Czar Tom Homan met with state and local leaders in Minneapolis Tuesday. Trump made the decision for Homan to lead efforts in the city following an ICE agent shooting Alex Pretti to death over the weekend. Brendan Cullerton reports.

President Trump said he is sending White House border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota as immigrations enforcement operations in state come under increasing scrutiny. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports:

Senate Democrats are threatening to block a spending bill that would increase funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement as outrage grows over deadly shootings in Minnesota. Molly Martinez reports.

Central Park was filled with kids sledding Monday, enjoying the snow day with 11.4 inches coating the park – the highest ever total for January 25. Peter Zampa reports.

Thousands of young people gathered in Washington D.C. Friday for the 52nd annual March for Life. According to organizers, it’s the world’s largest pro-life event. Molly Martinez reports:

As winter storm Fern sweeps across much of the country - dropping inches of snow in some regions - the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making sure both producers and consumers of food are ready for the freeze. Caitrin Assaf has more:

Paris Hilton joined members of Congress on Thursday to call for passage of a bill that aims to get justices for victims on nonconsensual “deepfake” pornography. @stetsonm.bsky.social reports:

TikTok’s U.S. operations are now under majority American control following a $14 billion deal. The agreement comes after years of bipartisan concern over the app’s Chinese ownership and data security. Stephen Goin reports:

President Trump is suing JPMorganChase for $5 billion for “debanking” him in the aftermath of the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

The 2026 Washington Auto Show has parked itself in the capital for the week, with lawmakers starting their engines on Day 1 for a conversation around public policy. Caitrin Assaf has more.

Lots of challenges come with buying your first home: high interest rates, lack of inventory, and sticker shock. This week, President Trump signed an executive order that could help even the playing field. Molly Martinez explains.

Republicans are flipping the script and investigating former Special Council Jack Smith over his criminal investigations into then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee Thursday. Brendan Cullerton reports.

ICE agents have been deployed to Maine as part of a federal immigration enforcement crackdown. It comes after weeks of similar operations in Minnesota and other states across the U.S. Stephen Goin reports:

The Supreme Court Justices hear the case of fired Fed governor Lisa Cook. Jon Decker at the Supreme Court reports on what this means for President Trump.

Congress began a path today that could result in sending Bill and Hillary Clinton to prison. The House Oversight Committee says the Clintons have not complied with its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Brendan Cullerton reports.

At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland Wednesday, Trump laid bare his intention to take over Greenland. It sparked immediate backlash from leaders around the world - sending the conference into chaos. Molly Martinez reports.

The President confirms tariff rebate checks will be sent out this year — but can he do it? Jon Decker reports.

Hawaii’s so called “vampire law” is on trial at the U.S. Supreme Court over possibly infringing on second amendment rights. Attorneys for and against the firearm law made arguments in court today. Brendan Cullerton reports:

A monumental case will be before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday that could determine the independence of the Federal Reserve.

This year marks what would have been the 94th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King is honored annually for his leadership on moving the United States to embrace for all “equal rights under the law.”

Right now, members of Congress have no restrictions on participating in the stock market. Brendan Cullerton has the latest on the effort to change what both the public and lawmakers say is an unfair advantage in the stock market.

As lawmakers debate what to do about the rising cost of healthcare, President Donald Trump has unveiled his own plan. Washington Correspondent Caitrin Assaf has a breakdown of the proposal.

Ahead of high-stakes meetings between U.S. officials and leaders from Greenland and Denmark, President Trump said anything short of U.S. control of Greenland would be “unacceptable.” Stephen Goin reports:

President Donald Trump is telling protesters in Iran “help is on the way.” This comes after the Iranian government killed more than 1800 protesters – according to a U.S. human rights group. Brendan Cullerton has the latest.

Former President Bill Clinton could face contempt of Congress after House Republicans say he failed to testify in their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Stephen Goin reports:

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly is suing the Department of Defense over penalties Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth enacted. Hegseth moved to cut Kelly’s military rank and pension last week – over statements Kelly made about the military. Brendan Cullerton has the latest.

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, triggering rare GOP pushback and bipartisan concern. @StephenGoin reports: bit.ly/3NHafL1

Tech powerhouse Meta announced a series of projects to expand and advance three key nuclear power plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The goal: to use that energy to power an AI innovation they say also benefits Americans. Caitrin Assaf reports

Luigi Mangione is back in federal court as his lawyers try to get the death penalty off the table. Peter Zampa has the latest details in the case against the suspected killer of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson.

New Labor Department data show the U.S. added only 584,000 jobs in 2025 - the weakest annual job growth in decades. Stephen Goin reports: