A Senate proposal tied to Republican Frank Tanner would direct existing transportation funds toward rural bridges and freight highways with state matching, audits and public reporting.

Senate Majority Leader Frank Tanner said President Paletuatoa Peniamina has been invited to address Congress in a State of the Union speech at 11 p.m. Eastern.

Noah roasts performative politics, from Elijah McCrae’s jab at government-as-branding to border bills, college aid, kitchen-table economics, and a rapper betting on pressure.