Maine's competitive House race shifts toward Republicans after Democrat Jared Golden announces retirement from Congress, shaking up 2026 election predictions.
Trump administration revives strict visa screening rules targeting applicants likely to use public benefits. New State Department guidance expands public charge provisions.
Speaker Mike Johnson is not promising a vote on extending Obamacare credits that were enhanced during COVID-19, even as the Senate weighs its own vote on the issue to end the shutdown.