Congress - Page 17

March 12

Illegal alien's violent tussle with federal officer leads to multiple charges after suspected Biden-era entry

Lawmakers in the U.S. Senate remain sharply divided over how to proceed with fully funding DHS as the agency's shutdown neared the 30-day mark.

March 12

Schumer swings at Hegseth over king crab meals for the troops, but Biden-era receipts show similar tab

Schumer allegedly ignored similar Pentagon luxury spending under Austin while criticizing Hegseth's $93.4 billion September expenses on various items.

March 12

Powell's behind-the-scenes move after Trump's DOJ opened its criminal probe

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made 13 calls to lawmakers after the Justice Department opened a criminal probe into his congressional testimony about the Fed's renovations.

March 11

House Oversight Committee demands depositions from Bondi and Lutnick in Epstein probe

The House Oversight Committee is moving to depose AG Pam Bondi and Secretary Howard Lutnick in a push to uncover the full extent of Jeffrey Epstein's network.

March 11

Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from 'inherently dangerous' abortion pill

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to ban the abortion pill mifepristone, calling it "inherently dangerous" and citing research on serious side effects.

March 11

Reporter's Notebook: Trump's SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality

Trump demands Senate Republicans pass SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but GOP leaders say they lack votes for filibuster.

March 11

Trump ally Clay Fuller advances in Georgia fight for MTG’s former seat

Georgia 14th Congressional District runoff features Republican Clay Fuller, backed by Trump, facing Democrat Shawn Harris April 7 after Harris led with 37% and Fuller earned 35%.

March 11

Former Freedom Caucus chair Bob Good blasts Trump’s endorsement record: ‘Trump IS the problem’

Former Rep. Bob Good blasted President Donald Trump's endorsement track record, asserting that Trump's choices show who "NOT to vote for."

March 11

Sparks fly as GOP senator reacts to Biden advisor's ‘I don’t know’ answer on illegal immigration law

Heated Senate clash erupts as GOP senator grills Biden advisor who refuses to say if illegal border crossing should be crime in tense committee hearing.

March 11

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.