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Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority

January 13, 2025

Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune has tapped four GOP allies to advise him as he leads the upper chamber.

Schumer directs Dems to put pressure on Trump nominees ahead of confirmation hearings

January 13, 2025

Schumer directs Dems to put pressure on Trump nominees ahead of confirmation hearings

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging Democrats not to go easy on President-elect Trump's nominees this week and get them on record on key issues.

Major push to protect, renew Trump tax cuts launched by powerful conservative group

January 13, 2025

Major push to protect, renew Trump tax cuts launched by powerful conservative group

A top fiscally conservative political advocacy group is launching a $20 million campaign to urge Congress "to protect prosperity" by renewing the Trump tax cuts, which expire this year.

The Department of Education through the years: A look at long-term trends of pitiful student performance

January 13, 2025

The Department of Education through the years: A look at long-term trends of pitiful student performance

Education has changed since the creation of the Education Department 40 years ago, and faces potential eradication if President-elect Trump follows through on calls to abolishing the agency.

The political firestorm that's about to singe Capitol Hill

January 12, 2025

The political firestorm that's about to singe Capitol Hill

The aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires may become a fiscal nightmare for lawmakers as the new Congress attempts to address American's growing national debt.

Brett Favre speaks out on bill to keep trans athletes out of women's sports: 'Clear biological difference'

January 11, 2025

Brett Favre speaks out on bill to keep trans athletes out of women's sports: 'Clear biological difference'

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre made his stance clear on a bill being pushed through Congress that would keep transgender athletes out of women's sports.

January 11, 2025

'Space coast' congressman sets bold goal for American moon missions

Rep. Mike Haridopolos spoke with Fox News Digital about representing the Space Coast in Florida and what the final frontier means for the U.S. and the Trump administration.

Transgender Congress member 'mystified' that GOP 'prioritizes' trans athlete bans in girls sports

January 10, 2025

Transgender Congress member 'mystified' that GOP 'prioritizes' trans athlete bans in girls sports

Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., blasted the GOP for focusing on keeping transgender athletes out of sports that align with their gender identity.

'Delaying and obstructing': Top Senate Republican hits back as Dem calls foul on Trump confirmation hearings

January 10, 2025

'Delaying and obstructing': Top Senate Republican hits back as Dem calls foul on Trump confirmation hearings

Mike Lee and Martin Heinrich are sparring over the proper protocol for confirmation hearings as Republicans look to quickly install Trump's nominees.

'Overwhelming support': Republican governors rally around Trump and DOGE ahead of inauguration

January 10, 2025

'Overwhelming support': Republican governors rally around Trump and DOGE ahead of inauguration

The nation's Republican governors are making clear their "overwhelming support" for President-elect Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," better known by its acronym DOGE, in a letter to Congress