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August 6

Sen. Tim Scott warns Democrats have ‘weaponized’ financial institutions

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., discusses the issue of ‘debanking’ in financial institutions and his new book, ‘One Nation Always Under God’ on ‘Brian Kilmeade Show.’

August 6

Trump blasts Schumer, Democrats as 'country-hating thugs' amid blockade on Senate nominees

Senate Republicans may change filibuster rules after Chuck Schumer and the Democrats hold up President Donald Trump's nominees with an unprecedented effort.

August 6

Senate Democrats are feverishly recruiting top candidates to win back majority in 2026 midterms

Senate Democrats pursue candidates like Roy Cooper and Sherrod Brown while facing competitive primaries in Michigan and Texas for 2026 midterm battle for the chamber's majority.

August 5

Marjorie Taylor Greene urges Trump to commute George Santos' federal prison sentence: 'Far worse offenses'

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene asks Trump to reduce former Rep. George Santos' federal prison sentence for campaign finance fraud and donor theft.

August 5

Illegal immigrants potentially counted in US census take center stage in redistricting battle

Congressional redistricting debate intensifies as Republicans push to change how census data counts unauthorized immigrants for determining political representation.

August 5

Sen. Tim Scott asked how he can support Trump as a Christian

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was asked about supporting President Donald Trump as a Christian during a CBS News interview on Tuesday.

August 5

Senate GOP ready to go nuclear after Schumer's 'political extortion' of nominees

Over 140 of President Donald Trump's nominees remained pending as negotiations with Democrats fell apart, and Senate Republicans mull nuclear options after Democrats filibustered nearly all his picks.

August 5

Cotton calls on IRS to pull Muslim advocacy group's nonprofit status

Sen. Tom Cotton is calling on the IRS to investigate the Council on American-Islamic Relations and possibly strip the organization of its nonprofit status over alleged terror ties.

August 5

FBI urged to locate or arrest Texas Democrats who fled state to stall redistricting vote

Sen. Cornyn requests federal investigation into Texas House members who left state to avoid legislative duties, citing potential bribery and criminal acts.

August 5

Key aide in IRS' Tea Party targeting controversy put on leave after allegations of new anti-GOP effort

Former Lois Lerner deputy Holly Paz put on administrative leave as Republicans raise concerns about IRS targeting of pass-through entities and Main Street businesses.