Alex Miller

Politics 7 hours ago

Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela

Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump.

House Of Representatives 8 hours ago

DHS at center of progressive revolt as House advances $80B spending package

The House of Representatives passed an $80 billion spending package with bipartisan support, moving closer to preventing a government shutdown.

Politics 9 hours ago

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.

Politics 13 hours ago

Senate GOP moves to block Dems' war powers push, preserve Trump's authority in rare move

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., says Republicans may use point of order to table Venezuela war powers resolution after Trump administration's Operation Absolute Resolve success.

Politics 15 hours ago

DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown

The Senate is readying to pass a three-bill funding package, but time is fast running out to avoid another government shutdown, and there are tricky, political issues with the DHS funding bill.

Politics 1 day ago

Trump rips into GOP defectors as 'real losers' as Senate readies for final vote

Senate prepares for a Wednesday vote on a Venezuela war powers resolution as White House and Republican leadership pressures GOP senators to change their positions.

Politics 1 day ago

Deepfake porn crackdown passes in Senate to allow people to sue

The bill would allow victims to sue, tee up fines of up to $250,000, allow courts to order takedowns, deletions and injunctions against deepfakes, and set up a 10-year statute of limitations.

Donald Trump 1 day ago

Trump opens door to Liz Warren on credit card rates as GOP weighs affordability fight

President Donald Trump calls Sen. Elizabeth Warren to discuss capping credit card interest rates at 10%, finding common ground with progressive Democrats on affordability.

Politics 1 day ago

Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.

Politics 2 days ago

Senate advances $174B package as Minnesota ICE shooting fuels DHS funding fight

Government shutdown looms as Senate passes first funding hurdle but faces Jan. 30 deadline. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., says continuing resolution likely needed.

Venezuelan Political Crisis 2 days ago

GOP eyes Venezuela's untapped oil wealth as Democrats sound alarm over taxpayer risk

Lawmakers are split on who will foot the bill for running Venezuela, a country flush with eye-popping oil reserves but an economy that's been reduced to a hollowed-out shell.

Politics 2 days ago

Republican senator vows to block Trump Fed nominee over Powell investigation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces criminal investigation over testimony regarding Fed headquarters renovation as President Donald Trump seeks replacement.

Politics 5 days ago

Hawley breaks with Trump on Venezuela as policy rift continues

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is no stranger to breaking with President Donald Trump, with the latest instance coming on Thursday when he supported a bipartisan resolution to rein in Trump's war authority.

Politics 5 days ago

Key Republican negotiator details bipartisan Obamacare fix as abortion dispute remains sticking point

Healthcare plan from bipartisan senators would extend premium subsidies, add income caps and offer health savings account option backed by President Donald Trump.

Politics 5 days ago

'Tip of the iceberg': Senate Republicans press Gov Walz over Minnesota fraud scandal

Senate Republicans give Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz until Jan. 22 to provide a paper trail on Minnesota's handling of alleged fraud and reiterated that Congress controls the flow of taxpayer funds.

Politics 5 days ago

GOP senator blocks Trump DHS nominees until Noem testifies before Senate

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.

Politics 6 days ago

Trump blasts GOP war powers defectors, says they 'should never be elected to office again'

The war powers resolution will need another vote in the Senate before it becomes official. Still, the five defectors' rebellion served as a sharp rebuke.

Politics 6 days ago

Senate Republicans eye reconciliation to address Minnesota fraud scandal

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., signaled readiness for reconciliation as Republicans explore legislative response to Minnesota fraud investigation findings.

Politics 6 days ago

5 GOP senators join Democrats to stop Trump from policing Venezuela

President Donald Trump's military authority in Venezuela was challenged on Thursday when Senate Republicans rebelled and supported a bipartisan attempt to rein them in.

Senate 6 days ago

Senate Republicans push to deport, denaturalize fraudsters amid Minnesota scandal

Republican lawmakers push bill to modify Immigration and Nationality Act, making fraud convictions deportable and requiring automatic denaturalization of naturalized citizens.

Marco Rubio January 7

Rubio lays out three-phase plan for Venezuela after Maduro: 'Not just winging it'

Secretary Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's Venezuela plan amid Democratic criticism, outlining a three-phase strategy for a post-Maduro transition, including oil control.

Politics January 7

Kennedy says military action on Greenland would be 'weapons-grade stupid' as GOP resists force

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans Denmark meetings next week, and lawmakers reject the idea of military force to capture Greenland, a prized possession sought by President Trump.

Politics January 7

Cornyn pushes 'zero mercy' law to deport illegal immigrants convicted of deadly drunk driving

Sen. John Cornyn's, R-Texas, bill would modify longstanding immigration law to deport illegal immigrants convicted of deadly drunk driving and ban their return to America.

Politics January 7

Expired Obamacare subsidy deal inches toward Senate floor vote amid bipartisan talks

Bipartisan senators believe they may be nearing a proposal to extend expired Obamacare subsidies as Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, lead negotiations.

Politics January 6

Sanders slams Trump's Venezuela strike after years of soft rhetoric on socialist strongmen

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., criticizes President Donald Trump's Venezuela strikes while calling Nicolás Maduro a dictator, marking a shift from his previous stance.

Politics January 5

Johnson insists US 'not at war' after closed-door Venezuela briefing divides lawmakers

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., clash over Trump administration's Venezuela operation following classified briefing.

Amy Klobuchar January 5

Klobuchar weighing run for Minnesota governor as Walz ends re-election bid amid fraud scandal

Democrats urge Sen. Amy Klobuchar to enter Minnesota governor race after Tim Walz drops 2026 re-election bid amid massive welfare fraud scandal fallout.

Senate January 5

Kaine tells Congress to 'get its a-- off the couch,' reclaim war powers

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is again trying to rein in President Donald Trump's military authority and give Congress more of a say, following a surprise weekend operation.

House Of Representatives January 5

Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow

Congress unveils more than $174 billion spending bill to avoid government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline, with House vote expected this week on the bipartisan legislation.

2025 Elections Coverage January 2

Here are the key 2026 House and Senate races to watch that could decide control of Congress

Senate Republicans fight to keep their majority in 2026 midterm elections as key races in Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan could determine control.