Congress - Page 176

February 3, 2025

Dems claim Trump tariff could 'drive up' costs despite deflecting blame from Biden's inflation

Democratic lawmakers criticizing President Donald Trump's tariff on Canada, Mexico and China after supporting several tax hikes under the Biden administration.

February 3, 2025

RFK Jr spent weekend talking to key senator who could make or break his confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a key Republican senator spoke over the weekend ahead of a crucial committee vote.

February 3, 2025

DOGE subcommittee invites NPR, PBS chiefs to testify on their federal funding, 'systemically biased content'

The newly formed Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee in the House of Representatives has invited the heads of NPR and PBS to testify on Capitol Hill.

February 3, 2025

US Capitol Police recruit killed in Georgia car crash, other injured recruits airlifted to hospital

Democratic congressional leadership said U.S. Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz died in a fatal car crash in Georgia that injured other recruits.

February 1, 2025

Reagan National Airport has bothered lawmakers for years, but quick access to power has stalled change

Ronald Reagan National Airport has raised safety concerns for years, but its close proximity to power in Washington, D.C., has kept the runways open with no sign of change.

February 1, 2025

Sen. Tillis opens up about role in Pete Hegseth's confirmation after Hegseth's ex-sister-in-law's allegations

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sen. Thom Tillis walked through his thought process in the hours leading up to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation vote.

January 31, 2025

Dems dismiss calls for apology after Jeffries vows 'fight' against Trump agenda 'in the streets'

Democrats have either dismissed backlash to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' remarks or stayed silent, while the White House is requesting an apology.

January 30, 2025

'Overdose epidemic': Bipartisan senators target fentanyl classification as lapse approaches

Senators came together to reintroduce a bipartisan bill that would permanently classify fentanyl as a Schedule I controlled substance.

January 30, 2025

Morning Glory: Congressional GOP needs to find new sources of revenue

The agenda of President Trump is expensive. It cannot all be deficit spending.

January 29, 2025

Scoop: Key GOP senator who hesitated on Pete Hegseth pushes Kash Patel for FBI

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel despite being a holdout on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation came down to the wire.