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Laken Riley Act roils NJ governor’s race as 2 Dems skip roll: ‘The more someone campaigns the less they vote'

January 9, 2025

Laken Riley Act roils NJ governor’s race as 2 Dems skip roll: ‘The more someone campaigns the less they vote'

Several other candidates in the New Jersey governor's race slammed Reps. Gottheimer and Sherrill for their non-votes on the Laken Riley Act in Congress this week.

Did moderate Democrats get religion with embrace of Laken Riley Act?

January 9, 2025

Did moderate Democrats get religion with embrace of Laken Riley Act?

Moderate House Democrats joined Republicans to support passage of the Laken Riley Act. Was this a post-election change of heart on illegal immigration?

'Get back to work': House Oversight to take on government telework in 1st hearing of new Congress

January 9, 2025

'Get back to work': House Oversight to take on government telework in 1st hearing of new Congress

FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee is holding its first hearing of the new Congress next week focused on prolonged pandemic-era telework for federal employees.

January 9, 2025

GOP firebrands Boebert, Burlison introduce bill to abolish ATF

Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Eric Burlison, R-Mo., have introduced legislation that would abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

New GOP senator tears into Dems 'seeking to delay' Pete Hegseth DOD confirmation

January 9, 2025

New GOP senator tears into Dems 'seeking to delay' Pete Hegseth DOD confirmation

Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., hit back at a Democrat's call for more documents on Pete Hegseth before his confirmation hearing, which is already scheduled for next week.

Tommy Tuberville on why he's pushing trans athlete ban bill: 'There's been an attack on women'

January 9, 2025

Tommy Tuberville on why he's pushing trans athlete ban bill: 'There's been an attack on women'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke about why he is re-introducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, slamming Democrats for their treatment of women athletes.

Trump arrives at Capitol to weigh strategy on budget, taxes and border with Senate GOP

January 8, 2025

Trump arrives at Capitol to weigh strategy on budget, taxes and border with Senate GOP

Senate Republicans are huddling with President-elect Trump on Wednesday to discuss how to approach budget reconciliation to pass his agenda.

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce ‘Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act' in warning to Putin allied government

January 8, 2025

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce ‘Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act' in warning to Putin allied government

Senior Republican and Democratic representatives will introduce a bill on Wednesday prohibiting recognition of the Georgian Dream government amid daily protests against the new government.

Border state Democrat Ruben Gallego backs GOP's Laken Riley Act ahead of Senate vote

January 8, 2025

Border state Democrat Ruben Gallego backs GOP's Laken Riley Act ahead of Senate vote

Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona is backing the GOP's Laken Riley Act, joining two other Democrats who have pledged to support it during a floor vote on Friday.

RFK Jr. to meet with slew of Dems including Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders

January 7, 2025

RFK Jr. to meet with slew of Dems including Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders

RFK Jr. begins meeting with Senate Democrats this week as his coalition for getting confirmed to HHS secretary remains uncertain.