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January 29, 2025

'You frighten people': Top 5 most memorable moments from Wednesday's Trump nominee hearings

Several of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees underwent intense questioning on Capitol Hill as they seek to be confirmed into the administration.

January 29, 2025

Anxious Republicans demand action from House leaders as GOP retreat ends without budget plan

House Republicans are getting nervous about a lack of public progress about their reconciliation plans after wrapping up a three-day retreat in Doral, Florida.

January 29, 2025

RFK Jr tells lawmakers that ‘every abortion is a tragedy’ at confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told lawmakers that he agrees that 'every abortion is a tragedy.'

January 29, 2025

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and political allies launch public affairs firm

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy helps launch public affairs firm Watchtower Strategy, according to a press release.

January 29, 2025

'Squeezed by rising costs': Democrat Jacky Rosen leads bipartisan bill to address childcare affordability

A new bipartisan bill is targeting childcare affordability and accessibility as Americans continue to struggle economically.

January 29, 2025

Thomas Massie and Mike Lee advocate for US to dump NATO

Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Mike Lee promote the policy idea of the U.S. ditching the NATO alliance.

January 29, 2025

DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst takes on food stamps in new bill to hold states 'accountable'

Sen. Joni Ernst, the chair of the DOGE caucus, is rolling out a new bill that targets excess disbursements in the "food stamp" program.

January 29, 2025

Senate to kick off RFK Jr, Kelly Loeffler confirmation hearings for top Trump posts

Three Trump picks will get committee hearings on Wednesday as Republicans work to get his nominations confirmed.

January 28, 2025

MAGA candidate wins GOP primary in Florida race to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

The candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in a special congressional election to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida.

January 28, 2025

Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary in Florida race to replace Mike Waltz in Congress

The candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in a special election in Florida's 6th Congressional District to replace former GOP Rep. Michael Waltz.