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Politics 18 hours ago

Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5

The partial government shutdown entered its fifth day with no resolution in sight and as immigration disputes threaten FEMA's federal emergency response.

Politics 1 day ago

GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., guaranteed that the SAVE America Act would get a vote, but the current funding fight in the Senate could derail a swift vote.

Politics 1 day ago

Mike Lee calls Schumer's 'Jim Crow 2.0' attack on voter ID bill 'paranoid fantasy'

Senate Democrats compare GOP voter ID push to "Jim Crow 2.0," but Sen. Mike Lee calls the comparison "paranoid fantasy" as the debate intensifies over federal election requirements.

Politics 1 day ago

Schumer, Dems' goal is to 'tie people down' so they can't campaign, Thune says

Every day campaigning matters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., contended the Democrats are harming the GOP's ability to hit the trail.

Politics 2 days ago

DHS shutdown drags into 4th day as Senate Democrats block funding over ICE reforms

Senate Democrats have yet to provide a counter to the White House's latest offer in ongoing negotiations that have no end in sight.

Politics 2 days ago

Thune guarantees voter ID bill to hit the Senate despite Schumer, Dem opposition: 'We will have a vote'

SAVE America Act faces Senate filibuster hurdle despite 50 GOP backers as Republicans weigh talking filibuster option to advance voter ID requirements.

Politics 2 days ago

GOP reaches key 50-vote threshold for Trump-backed voter ID bill as Senate fight looms

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, leads the campaign to win 50 Republican votes for a conservative voter ID bill, but Senate Democrats plan to block the SAVE America Act in Congress.

Politics 3 days ago

Schumer pushes bill to give Pride flag same status as US, military flags

The Trump administration removed the Pride flag the at Stonewall National Monument earlier this month following an internal memo at the Department of Interior.

Politics 3 days ago

Partial government shutdown drags on as DHS funding talks stall

Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands ICE reforms following fatal Minnesota shootings, while Republicans reject changes.

Politics 3 days ago

Schumer says Dems will fight voter ID push 'tooth and nail,' balks at DHS role in elections

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that Senate Democrats will block the GOP-backed SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship to vote.

Politics 5 days ago

Fetterman slams Democrats' 'Jim Crow 2.0' voter ID rhetoric as party unity fractures

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., breaks with Senate Democrats on voter ID legislation, rejecting the "Jim Crow 2.0" characterization of the SAVE Act.

Politics 5 days ago

Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster

While Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, supports the SAVE America Act, she won't buck the Senate filibuster, which will prove a key barrier in the legislation's survival in the Senate.

Politics 5 days ago

'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe

Senators and members of the House headed to the Munich Security Conference without first securing a deal to fund DHS. Their colleagues aren't happy with the decision.

Congress 5 days ago

Government shutdown hits DHS after Democrats blow up bipartisan funding deal over immigration uproar

DHS is in a partial shutdown after Congress failed to reach an agreement on immigration issues in time for its self-imposed deadline.

Politics 6 days ago

Tom Cotton demands FDA probe into illegal Chinese ingredients in US weight loss drugs

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., warned that up to 1.5 million Americans may be using weight loss medications with potentially dangerous Chinese ingredients.

Politics 6 days ago

Fetterman bucks Democrats, says party put politics over country in DHS shutdown standoff

A DHS partial shutdown is set for midnight Friday after Senate Democrats blocked funding over ICE reforms, though immigration operations will continue with their existing budget.

Senate 6 days ago

Government to shut down at midnight after Dems, White House fail to strike DHS deal

Government shutdown of Department of Homeland Security appears all but guaranteed by midnight as Senate Republicans and Democrats engage in a blame game over funding negotiations.

Politics 6 days ago

DHS shutdown explained: Who works without pay, what happens to airports and disaster response

A Department of Homeland Security shutdown is looming after Senate Democrats rejected Republican funding proposals. Here are the employees who will be affected the most.

Government Shutdown 6 days ago

Dems dig in, guarantee shutdown with block of DHS funding

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., charged that Senate Democrats weren't interested in a solution to the DHS but rather wanted to turn it into a political flashpoint.

Politics February 11

Hardline conservatives double down to save the SAVE Act

The SAVE America Act would mandate identification for voting, in-person citizenship proof for registration and removal of non-citizens from voter rolls.

Politics February 11

Schumer, Dems choose partial shutdown as negotiations hit impasse

Political standoff intensifies as Senate Democrats refuse compromise on immigration funding measures, while Senate Republicans scramble to avoid a partial shutdown on Friday.

Politics February 11

Tillis rips 'political lawfare' and praises grand jury after Dems avoid charges in ‘illegal orders’ case

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., again broke with the Trump administration and praised a grand jury's decision against indicting six congressional Democrats.

Donald Trump February 10

Susan Collins shrugs off attacks by Democrats and Trump, says Maine voters ‘Don’t vote party line’

Sen. Susan Collins announces 2026 re-election bid in Maine as Democrats target the Republican senator. The 73-year-old faces tough competition in the race.

Politics February 10

Shutdown clock ticks as Schumer, Democrats dig in on DHS funding demands

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., prepared a backup plan as Democrats and Republicans accuse each other of bad faith negotiations on DHS funding.

Politics February 10

Murkowski breaks with GOP on voter ID, says push ‘is not how we build trust’

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, argued that the the SAVE America Act and MEGA Act would nationalize elections, something Republicans rejected under former President Joe Biden.

Politics February 10

Schumer, Jeffries trash Trump's DHS proposal as 'incomplete and insufficient'

Senate and House Democratic leaders slam President Donald Trump's counterproposal on DHS funding, citing insufficient details on ICE changes ahead of Friday deadline.

Politics February 10

Senate races to avert third shutdown as DHS deal takes shape

Department of Homeland Security faces a potential shutdown affecting TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard, as Senate Democrats push for immigration enforcement changes.

Politics February 9

GOP accelerates Trump judge confirmations as pressure builds to kill Senate blue slip

President Donald Trump called for eliminating the blue slip tradition, but Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warned that "nuking the blue slip would be a huge mistake."

Politics February 6

Trump deletes 'racist' post after wave of Republican backlash, White House says he didn't know

Congressional Republicans dropped their normal routine of cheering each of President Donald Trump's moves on Friday, and demanded he apologize for a post depicting the Obamas as apes.

Politics February 6

Republicans blast Democrats' Trump election meddling claims as hypocritical 'conspiracy theory'

Senate Democrats accused President Donald Trump of election meddling ahead of the 2026 midterms as Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., warned Trump wants to "rig the election" when Republicans lose.