Senate - Page 168

June 13

GOP Senator Ron Johnson says he's 'trying to force reality' on DC

Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin spoke to Fox News Digital about the federal government, noting that he is "not a fan," and indicated he thinks there should be "black box warnings" for the COVID-19 jabs.

June 12

‘Killed off Elmo’: Jeffries brings along stuffed friend for stunt on House floor

In a bizarre House floor moment, Rep. Jeffries waved a stuffed Elmo while accusing Republicans of targeting Sesame Street in a $9B spending cut bill.

June 12

Schiff demands Noem's resignation after fellow senator forcibly removed from briefing

The Trump administration and Democrats clash over Sen. Padilla's removal from DHS Secretary Noem's press conference amid tensions surrounding ICE operations and the National Guard deployment to Los Angeles.

June 12

RFK Jr. says he won't allow 'conflicts of interest' on vaccine committee

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. explains why he named new members to a vaccine advisory committee and shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' on 'The Story.'

June 12

Hawley cranks up the heat on American flag burners with bill adding year to prison time

President Donald Trump and Sen. Josh Hawley collaborated on legislation to penalize American flag burning with a one-year prison sentence, calling flag burners "animals" who don't love the country.

June 12

Sen Josh Hawley expands probe into groups allegedly funding anti-ICE riots, threatens subpoenas

Sen. Josh Hawley expanded his investigation into alleged financial support for anti-ICE riots Thursday, threatening subpoenas against three left-wing organizations.

June 12

Trump scores major win as Senate installs IRS critic to lead the agency

Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long, who once sought to abolish the IRS, was approved as commissioner, aligning with Trump's vision to potentially scrap the tax agency.

June 12

Pence group warns Senate not to rubber-stamp Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Advancing American Freedom wants the Senate to change the "big, beautiful bill," but some demands could harm the legislation's viability with key groups of GOP lawmakers.

June 12

Public opinion turns against Trump-backed tax and spending bill, new survey finds

Senate debates Republican tax-and-spending bill backed by Trump while national polling indicates majority opposition, with concerns over proposed Medicaid changes and impact on national debt.

June 12

RFK Jr. picks eight for vaccine panel after firing all 17 members

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed eight new members to the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices after firing all 17 members.