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

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.

Thomas Massie and Mike Lee advocate for US to dump NATO

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Leavitt says egg shortage, grocery prices why Senate must 'move swiftly' to confirm Trump nominees

January 28, 2025

Leavitt says egg shortage, grocery prices why Senate must 'move swiftly' to confirm Trump nominees

New White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt urged members of Congress to confirm Trump's nominees to address problems like the U.S. egg shortage and the cost of living crisis.

'Answered this question four times': Leavitt pushes back on media's 'uncertainty' about federal funding freeze

January 28, 2025

'Answered this question four times': Leavitt pushes back on media's 'uncertainty' about federal funding freeze

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that a freeze on federal grants and loans would not impact programs like Social Security.

Senate confirms Trump pick Sean Duffy for Transportation secretary

January 28, 2025

Senate confirms Trump pick Sean Duffy for Transportation secretary

Former Rep. Sean Duffy told lawmakers that his top priorities leading the Department of Transportation include aviation and highway safety.

Senate poised to approve Trump Transportation Department pick Sean Duffy

January 28, 2025

Senate poised to approve Trump Transportation Department pick Sean Duffy

Sean Duffy previously told lawmakers his priorities leading the Transportation Department include aviation and highway safety as well as addressing the air traffic controller shortage.