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Scott moves to bypass teachers unions, send federal school funds straight to parents if classrooms close

Politics March 11, 2026

Scott moves to bypass teachers unions, send federal school funds straight to parents if classrooms close

New GOP legislation would give parents direct payments from Title I funds when schools close for extended periods, allowing families to choose alternative options.

Trump pick pulls nomination due to lack of Senate support after past comments

Senate March 11, 2026

Trump pick pulls nomination due to lack of Senate support after past comments

Trump nominee Jeremy Carl withdraws from State Department role after facing bipartisan criticism over past controversial race and Israel comments.

Tom Cotton puts Biden on notice while demanding answers on draining of nation’s oil stockpile

Politics March 11, 2026

Tom Cotton puts Biden on notice while demanding answers on draining of nation’s oil stockpile

A top Senate Republican alleged that former President Joe Biden used the SPR as a political tool and demanded to know how his energy policy hampered the nation's oil reserves.

Trump ends Biden’s drug price nightmare — Americans get real relief with TrumpRx

Opinion March 11, 2026

Trump ends Biden’s drug price nightmare — Americans get real relief with TrumpRx

President Trump's healthcare policies protect patient choice and restore trust while addressing ongoing public health challenges effectively.

Sen. Hyde-Smith set for November clash with Dem foe she once vanquished

Politics March 10, 2026

Sen. Hyde-Smith set for November clash with Dem foe she once vanquished

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith wins GOP primary to defend her Mississippi Senate seat against Democratic challenger District Attorney Scott Colom in November's general election.

GOP Sen. Kennedy says Dem witness triggers his ‘gag reflex’

VIDEO March 10, 2026

GOP Sen. Kennedy says Dem witness triggers his ‘gag reflex’

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., slammed a Democratic witness at the Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday, saying he triggered his “gag reflex.”

Democrats threaten to grind Senate to a halt to force public Iran hearings

Politics March 10, 2026

Democrats threaten to grind Senate to a halt to force public Iran hearings

The group of Senate Democrats contend that administration officials did not convince them in classified briefings that there was an imminent attack that justified Operation Epic Fury.

Trump ally endorses Paxton over Cornyn as GOP Senate primary heads to high-stakes Texas runoff

Politics March 10, 2026

Trump ally endorses Paxton over Cornyn as GOP Senate primary heads to high-stakes Texas runoff

GOP Rep. Eric Burlison of Missouri endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Lone Star State Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff.

Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve meets GOP senator holding up his confirmation

Economy March 10, 2026

Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve meets GOP senator holding up his confirmation

Kevin Warsh's path to leading the Federal Reserve faces a hurdle as a Senate member holds up the nomination over ongoing Justice Department probe concerns.

Rand Paul to oversee confirmation hearing of Trump's DHS pick who once blasted him as a 'snake'

Politics March 10, 2026

Rand Paul to oversee confirmation hearing of Trump's DHS pick who once blasted him as a 'snake'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who chairs the Homeland Security panel, have a chilly relationship, which could spill out during Mullin's confirmation hearing next week.