Dems block DHS funding after GOP rejects their counter, Thune says Schumer 'going in circles'
The DHS shutdown impasse deepened Wednesday as the Senate GOP rejected Democrats' latest offer, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, …
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John Fetterman, under fire from fellow Democrats, breaks with the party’s dictates and often sides with Trump
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has seen a 108-point approval swing as his maverick streak draws Democratic fury and talk of …
Dems vow to force weekly Iran war votes after GOP blocks latest move to curb Trump
Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution, this time from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., as Democrats vow to force at …
Senate confirms DOJ fraud chief as Minnesota daycare scandal draws national scrutiny
The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald 52–47 as the first assistant attorney general to lead the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement …
Maryland bill would mandate tampons in men’s bathrooms
A Maryland bill would require tampons in men's and women's public restrooms, sparking debate over an estimated $400,000 in upfront …
Senate Republicans move to reopen DHS with new plan, wait for Democratic buy-in
A new Senate Republican framework would fund most of DHS but leave ICE enforcement unfunded, as Senate Minority Leader Chuck …
Oklahoma Gov Kevin Stitt announces who he's tapping to replace Markwayne Mullin in the US Senate
Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announces Alan Armstrong as his choice to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by next …
Mullin confirmed as DHS chief as lawmakers near solution on shutdown standoff
Even with a new DHS chief, Senate Democrats aren't backing down from their demands for stringent reforms to ICE. And …
Political traffic signals: waiting for the light to change on the Hill
Congress faces a steep political battle over a $200 billion Iran war spending request, with Trump sending mixed signals on …
300-plus Angel Families jump into Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination fight in unequivocal terms
Over 300 Angel Families represented by The American Border Story are urging Congress to support Markwayne Mullin for DHS, arguing …
Mullin's confirmation survives key test vote as DHS remains shut down
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is on track for Senate confirmation as DHS secretary after Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., cast the …
Trump mocks 'discombobulated' Schumer over Democrats' near gaffe on funding ICE
President Donald Trump mocked Chuck Schumer after the Senate minority leader accidentally said "We must fund ICE" on the Senate …
Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow
Senate Democrats' bid to pass a standalone TSA funding bill failed after Senate Republicans blocked the vote, as agents continue …
Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff as Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., accused Senate Democrats of being afraid of ICE than Iran as the DHS shutdown hit its …
Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban
Senate Republicans' floor takeover of the SAVE America Act entered its fifth day as the strategy aims to shift blame …
DHS shutdown tied for second-longest ever as Dems again block funding amid airport chaos, terrorism concerns
A closed-door meeting with border czar Tom Homan signals possible movement in the 35-day DHS shutdown, even as Senate Democrats …
Reporter's Notebook: GOP pushes election security bill despite slim odds, as Trump pressure looms
Senate Republicans debate the SAVE America Act despite lacking votes, as Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from GOP members who …
White House unveils its first national AI framework, pushes Congress to act 'this year'
EXCLUSIVE: The White House unveiled its first national AI policy framework, pushing Congress to establish one national standard to protect …
Thune accuses critics of 'creating false expectations' amid backlash over stalled SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act debate entered its third day as the Senate GOP pressures Democrats, while the top GOP senator …
Sen Mullin gets emotional recounting Trump's kindness to his son
Sen. Markwayne Mullin fought back tears during his confirmation hearing as he revealed how President Donald Trump supported his family …