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Washington Post editorial board says Biden should ignore liberal 'wish lists,' secure border to beat Trump

March 2, 2024

Washington Post editorial board says Biden should ignore liberal 'wish lists,' secure border to beat Trump

The Washington Post editorial board warned President Biden not to cave to the "wish lists" of liberal interest groups if he wants to defeat Donald Trump in 2024.

Want to keep women runners safe? Secure the border

March 2, 2024

Want to keep women runners safe? Secure the border

In raising awareness about safety, let’s not miss the main point of the story: an innocent, well-prepared runner was killed by an illegal immigrant. Her death was altogether avoidable.

Republican Senate leader fight expected to put party rift between factions on full display

March 2, 2024

Republican Senate leader fight expected to put party rift between factions on full display

The race for a new Senate Republican leader is expected to showcase the deepening division within the party as mainstream Republicans and hardliners push toward alternative goals.

Biden signs stopgap funding bill, pushing shutdown deadline one week

March 1, 2024

Biden signs stopgap funding bill, pushing shutdown deadline one week

President Biden signed a stopgap funding bill Friday to avert another government shutdown, pushing the first funding deadline back by one week.

Top House Republican reverses retirement plans after urging from Trump

March 1, 2024

Top House Republican reverses retirement plans after urging from Trump

Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, R-Tenn., announced he is reversing his decision to not seek a fourth term in the House.

Senate Republicans warm up to Mayorkas impeachment trial over border concerns

March 1, 2024

Senate Republicans warm up to Mayorkas impeachment trial over border concerns

Senate Republicans are coming out in favor of holding an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.