Congress - Page 271

February 29, 2024

Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert partial government shutdown

The Senate passed a stopgap bill Thursday evening to fund the government an additional week before the first appropriations deadline, averting a government shutdown.

February 29, 2024

Texas AG Paxton teases primary challenge to Cornyn as senator announces leadership bid

Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teased a potential primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn, accusing him of not being conservative enough for Texas.

February 29, 2024

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what to look for in a leadership race to succeed McConnell

Republican senators will vote next fall to pick the new Senate Minority Leader after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his retirement.

February 29, 2024

Republican lawmakers demand 'consequences' for Austin's 'failure of leadership' during medical scare

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fended off calls for "conseauences" during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday.

February 29, 2024

GOP senator endorses Trump-backed Ohio Senate candidate to face vulnerable Democrat

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., joined a growing list of lawmakers supporting Republican candidate Bernie Moreno for Ohio senator.

February 29, 2024

Sen John Cornyn declares candidacy for Republican leader after McConnell steps down

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Thursday became the first Republican senator to declare a bid to succeed outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as the head of the GOP conference.

February 29, 2024

Conservatives rally behind Pennsylvania Amish farmer who suffered police raid over milk sales

Republicans are rallying behind a Pennsyvlania farmer locked down by the state's agriculture department for selling unregulated products.

February 29, 2024

Dozens of North Carolina Republicans compete for congressional seats

Many Republicans are competing for five of NC's congressional seats. Four of the GOP primaries for these seats have at least five candidates, and a Raleigh-area district has 14.

February 29, 2024

Lloyd Austin to face grilling from lawmakers over secret hospital visits

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will face a grilling from Congressional Republicans on Thursday over his secretative hospital stay in early January.

February 29, 2024

Morning Glory: An offer they can't refuse

A wall on the southern border is one possible key to funding for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine.