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Congress 7 hours ago

Democrats buck party leaders to defend Trump's 'decisive action' on Iran

Capitol Hill is split as Democrats like John Fetterman applaud Trump’s Iran strikes, while GOP critics join Democrat party leadership to question the legality of the mission.

Politics 8 hours ago

Bipartisan revolt targets Trump's war powers after massive Iran strikes

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., are pushing for votes on war powers resolutions in Congress to handcuff President Donald Trump's use of the military in Iran.

Politics 11 hours ago

TSA workers brace for missed paychecks as Democrats hold firm on DHS funding

The White House said it can't shuffle money around to pay TSA workers, who are set to go without pay after receiving a partial paycheck this week as the government shutdown drags on.

Politics 1 day ago

Trump introduces Cornyn, Paxton but stays mum on endorsement in heated GOP primary

President Donald Trump called the Texas GOP Senate race "interesting" but wouldn't say who he would back among Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton or Rep. Wesley Hunt.

Politics 1 day ago

DHS funding stalemate thaws as White House sends Democrats 'serious' counteroffer

The White House sent its second offer to congressional Democrats as the partial government shutdown neared its third week with no clear end in sight.

Politics 1 day ago

Agency that nabbed 'El Chapo,' 'Diddy' threatened as Democrats' DHS shutdown drags on

Homeland Security Investigations faces potential supply and travel delays during the ongoing shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans still unable to reach an agreement on ICE reforms.

Politics 2 days ago

Kennedy warns ayatollah wants to 'drink our blood out of a boot' as Iran tensions escalate

A Senate Republican warned against Iran's nuclear threat as President Donald Trump's deadline for a deal with the country fast approaches.

Politics 2 days ago

Cornyn expects Dems to side with illegal immigrant truckers by opposing his CDL ban

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants to advance President Donald Turmp's Dalilah's Law, named after a girl injured in a 2024 California crash involving illegal immigrant truck driver.

Politics 2 days ago

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said President Donald Trump's State of the Union revealed "two Americas," as Democrats refused to stand during key moments of the speech.

Politics 2 days ago

Dem senator puts Trump on notice over ‘unlawfully collected’ tariff funds after Supreme Court loss

The Trump administration is facing pressure to refund over $100 billion in tariff revenue following Supreme Court decision invalidating emergency tariffs.

Politics 3 days ago

Ken Paxton believes he'll crush 'Fake John Cornyn' even without a Trump endorsement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting "Fake John Cornyn" in the heated Republican Senate primary, calling the longtime incumbent senator ineffective.

Politics 3 days ago

House GOP moves to censure Dem who disrupted Trump address for 2nd straight year

An Ohio House Republican is moving to have Rep. Al Green censured over his protest at President Trump's State of the Union.

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

Al Green ejected from Trump primetime address again — this time with protest sign

Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was ejected from President Donald Trump's primetime address to a joint session of Congress for a second year in a row.

Politics 4 days ago

Schumer, Dems again block DHS funding, force State of the Union showdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., again forced vote on DHS funding as negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House are on ice.

Politics 4 days ago

Rebel GOP Senate candidate enters lion's den for Trump's State of the Union

Political drama unfolds as Texas GOP rivals Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, both seek President Donald Trump's endorsement in their contentious Senate primary battle.

Politics 5 days ago

Democrats demanding ICE reforms lose airport escorts in shutdown they triggered

The government shutdown hit TSA operations as the Department of Homeland Security activated emergency measures and suspended congressional escorts while keeping PreCheck operational.

Politics 5 days ago

Trump, Schumer find rare common ground on releasing UFO files

President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon to release the government's files on UFOs, UAPs and "all other information" related to the phenomena.

Politics 5 days ago

DHS shutdown drags into week two as Iran threat, SOTU clash complicate Hill talks

The funding standoff remained steady over Homeland Security funding while other issues, like possible conflict with Iran, tariffs and the State of the Union, threaten to sideline a deal.

Politics February 20

Crockett blasts ‘left’ for alleged skin darkening in ads as Texas Senate clash heats up

Texas Senate Democratic primary between Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Texas state Rep. James Talarico enters final stretch ahead of March 3 primary election.

Congress February 20

Democrats cheer Supreme Court move blocking Trump tariffs — despite past support for trade duties

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer led Democrats in praising the Supreme Court on Friday for striking down Trump's tariff authority.

House Of Representatives February 20

‘Tariffs suck’: Some Republicans privately celebrate as Supreme Court blocks Trump policy

Some Republicans quietly celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision blocking most of President Trump’s tariffs, calling it a win for Congress’ authority.

Politics February 20

Republicans shred 'nonsense' Dem claims against Trump-backed voter ID bill

SAVE America Act supporters defend the voter ID legislation against Democratic claims of voter suppression, with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, calling requirements "generous."

Politics February 19

Cornyn warns Paxton would be 'kiss of death' for GOP as bloody primary race ramps up

A Republican trifecta could be at risk as a Texas Senate primary battle intensifies between Cornyn, Paxton and Hunt with implications for President Donald Trump's agenda.

Politics February 19

Rick Scott says Prince Andrew 'absolutely' must face US trial in Epstein case if American laws were broken

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said former Prince Andrew should "absolutely" stand trial in the U.S. if he is found to have broken American laws after his arrest in the U.K.

Politics February 18

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 February 18

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 February 17

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 February 17

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 February 17

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 February 16

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.