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February 9

GOP accelerates Trump judge confirmations as pressure builds to kill Senate blue slip

President Donald Trump called for eliminating the blue slip tradition, but Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warned that "nuking the blue slip would be a huge mistake."

February 7

Tulsi Gabbard denies wrongdoing over delayed whistleblower complaint referral to Congress members: 'Baseless'

A classified whistleblower complaint alleging wrongdoing by Tulsi Gabbard sparked a political battle over national security and congressional oversight.

February 7

Coming up on ‘Fox News Sunday’: February 8, 2026

This week on ‘Fox News Sunday,’ Shannon Bream covers the search for Nancy Guthrie and addresses tensions with Iran, speaking with Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Bill Hagerty.

February 6

Trump deletes 'racist' post after wave of Republican backlash, White House says he didn't know

Congressional Republicans dropped their normal routine of cheering each of President Donald Trump's moves on Friday, and demanded he apologize for a post depicting the Obamas as apes.

February 6

Republicans blast Democrats' Trump election meddling claims as hypocritical 'conspiracy theory'

Senate Democrats accused President Donald Trump of election meddling ahead of the 2026 midterms as Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., warned Trump wants to "rig the election" when Republicans lose.

February 6

Republicans warn Democrats' ICE reform push is cover to defund border enforcement

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and congressional Democrats unveiled their revamped list of demands for DHS funding, but Senate Republicans aren't taking many of the asks seriously.

February 5

Sweeping bill to crush sanctuary cities, protect ICE agents unveiled in Senate

GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt's Protect America Act proposes four-part legislation targeting sanctuary cities, strengthening immigration penalties and protecting federal officers.

February 5

Warren and Bessent erupt into shouting match over Trump's Warsh joke

Elizabeth Warren sparred with Treasury Secretary Bessent over Trump's joke about suing Fed nominee Kevin Warsh if he doesn't cut interest rates as desired.

February 5

GOP firebrand urges Trump agencies to claw back massive taxpayer benefits paid out to immigrants

Sen. Jim Banks is urging key Trump administration agencies to recoup what he believes could be billions in benefits paid out to immigrants on the American taxpayer’s dime.

February 5

Notre Dame hire of abortion advocate to lead center causes staff to cut ties with university

Former Notre Dame theology professor resigns from Asian studies institute over director appointment, citing conflict with Catholic mission and abortion concerns.