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RFK Jr set to face abortion, vaccine scrutiny in sit-downs with senators on Capitol Hill

December 16, 2024

RFK Jr set to face abortion, vaccine scrutiny in sit-downs with senators on Capitol Hill

Trump HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questions on several controversial topics from senators when he makes the rounds on Capitol Hill this week.

Nancy Pelosi announces major surgery after fall in Luxembourg

December 14, 2024

Nancy Pelosi announces major surgery after fall in Luxembourg

Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., underwent successful hip surgery overseas after her fall in Luxembourg, her office revealed in a statement.

NEWT GINGRICH: Surprise move by some Democrats could have huge consequences for Trump

December 14, 2024

NEWT GINGRICH: Surprise move by some Democrats could have huge consequences for Trump

There's promising and potential collaboration with Democrats that can be grown into a genuine bipartisan legislative majority for Trump’s agenda.

Trump-backed candidate aiming to replace Matt Gaetz wants Florida to adopt gold and silver as legal tender

December 14, 2024

Trump-backed candidate aiming to replace Matt Gaetz wants Florida to adopt gold and silver as legal tender

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, the Trump-backed House candidate running to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz, wants gold and silver to be legal tender in Florida.

Biden clemency announcement gets mixed reviews on Capitol Hill: 'Where's the bar?'

December 12, 2024

Biden clemency announcement gets mixed reviews on Capitol Hill: 'Where's the bar?'

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are split on President Biden's record-breaking clemency announcement. "I'm not surprised at this point," one congresswoman said.

Reporter's Notebook: A DOGE in the fight

December 12, 2024

Reporter's Notebook: A DOGE in the fight

Congress hasn't voted to create DOGE, and there's been no executive order, but President Trump-elect advisers Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are spearheading the enterprise anyway.

Tide turns in favor of Trump DOD pick Pete Hegseth after Matt Gaetz failure

December 12, 2024

Tide turns in favor of Trump DOD pick Pete Hegseth after Matt Gaetz failure

Pete Hegseth's luck seems to be turning around in the Senate despite several controversies he has faced as he seeks to become defense secretary in the next Trump administration.

US oil and gas producers pressure House to pass pivotal permitting bill and get America ‘back on track’

December 12, 2024

US oil and gas producers pressure House to pass pivotal permitting bill and get America ‘back on track’

Producers representing 80% of the U.S. oil and gas production urged House Speaker Mike Johnson to move on permitting reform in the final legislative sprint of 2024.

GOP attorneys general offer support for Trump FBI pick Kash Patel, urge senators to do the same

December 11, 2024

GOP attorneys general offer support for Trump FBI pick Kash Patel, urge senators to do the same

Dozens of Republican state attorneys general are voicing their support for Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's choice to become director of the FBI.

Democrat slammed for saying he’s tired of hearing about migrant crime from law enforcement: ‘Partisan hack’

December 11, 2024

Democrat slammed for saying he’s tired of hearing about migrant crime from law enforcement: ‘Partisan hack’

Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman is being ripped for comments he made during a House hearing on illegal immigration about Nassau County law enforcement.