Congress

The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It is currently newsworthy due to several ongoing conflicts and legislative actions. Republicans are resisting calls for Iran war hearings, creating a standoff with Democrats, while Democratic senators have filed a war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba. The Senate did manage to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at improving access and affordability. Airline CEOs are urging Congress to end the government shutdown and pay airport TSA officers, highlighting the impact of political gridlock on essential services. These events demonstrate the deep partisan divisions and the challenges Congress faces in addressing pressing national issues, including foreign policy, domestic economic concerns, and government operations.