Politics
Congressional Leadership and Policy Changes
Congress is facing significant policy shifts, including potential changes to FEMA's structure and the extension of Jon Stewart’s hosting contract for 'The Daily Show.' Additionally, Senate Minority Leader Schumer is urging the FCC to reject a request from a conservative group to allow unsolicited political robocalls.
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The Hill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a petition from a conservative political group to ease restrictions on AI-generated robocalls ahead of November's midterm elections. “Under this change, campaigns could use their o
2026-10-19 18:25 UTC
The Hill
Jon Stewart is staying with "The Daily Show" through the next White House race. Comedy Central announced Monday that Stewart will extend his once-a-week hosting duties through December 2028. The 63-year-old comedian hosts "The Daily Show" on Mondays and also serves as its executive producer. A rotat
2026-10-19 18:30 UTC
The Hill
Congress' wealthiest members, according to the most recently published live net worth estimates tracked by Quiver Quantitative.
2026-10-19 18:41 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration is eyeing changes to the structure of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including less "centralization in Washington, D.C.," according to two recent memos obtained by The Hill. One, sent out by FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton last week, says that the agency
2026-10-19 18:45 UTC
The Hill
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University demonstrator who became a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian foreign students, asked the Supreme Court on Monday to take up his case, his lawyers said. Khalil was jailed for months last year, and he has long asserted his det
2026-10-19 18:53 UTC