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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to potential timing for the Senate and the international aid package

February 8, 2024

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to potential timing for the Senate and the international aid package

The Senate has cleared the first barrier to starting debate on the $95 billion aid package for countries like Ukraine and Israel.

Hillary Clinton calls Trump's effort to kill border bill a 'real danger': 'That's what authoritarians do'

February 8, 2024

Hillary Clinton calls Trump's effort to kill border bill a 'real danger': 'That's what authoritarians do'

In an interview with MSNBC, Hillary Clinton blasted former President Trump's actions in blocking the border bill on Capitol Hill as being "authoritarian."

From the border to impeachment to the courts, gridlock reigns in Washington

February 8, 2024

From the border to impeachment to the courts, gridlock reigns in Washington

After Tuesday's most recent political blunder of Republicans failing to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, what is the strategy of congressional Republicans?

Border Patrol chief disappointed in Lankford bill's failure, suggests good may have outweighed bad

February 7, 2024

Border Patrol chief disappointed in Lankford bill's failure, suggests good may have outweighed bad

United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens sounded off on 'The Story' over the failure of the Lankford-Sinema-Murphy border bill, saying the agency needs resources.

White House says ICE will reduce deportations, detention capacity if Republicans don't pass border bill

February 7, 2024

White House says ICE will reduce deportations, detention capacity if Republicans don't pass border bill

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will reduce operations due to budget shortfalls, blaming Republicans.

Mitch McConnell scoffs at GOP critics after his border deal collapses: 'They had their shot'

February 7, 2024

Mitch McConnell scoffs at GOP critics after his border deal collapses: 'They had their shot'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell scoffed at GOP critics like Sen. Ted Cruz who are frustrated with his handling of border negotiations.

Gun rights group urges senators to press Yellen over Treasury targeting gun transactions

February 7, 2024

Gun rights group urges senators to press Yellen over Treasury targeting gun transactions

Gun Owners of America is asking U.S. senators to press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for answers on how her department is monitoring financial transactions involving firearms.

The strongest bipartisan effort to secure our border in decades will keep Americans safe

February 7, 2024

The strongest bipartisan effort to secure our border in decades will keep Americans safe

Congress has a responsibility to act now to address the crisis at the border.

House lawmakers to grill Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on secret hospitalization

February 7, 2024

House lawmakers to grill Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on secret hospitalization

U.S. Defense chief Lloyd Austin will testify before House lawmakers on his secret hospitalization for prostate cancer treatment after apologizing to President Biden.

House Republicans wrestle with Ukraine aid’s future as Senate spending deal crumbles

February 7, 2024

House Republicans wrestle with Ukraine aid’s future as Senate spending deal crumbles

A growing number of House Republicans concerned about Ukraine are working on a path forward for aid as congressional leaders wrestle with a mammoth supplemental funding bill.