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Economy 14 mins ago

Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve meets GOP senator holding up his confirmation

Kevin Warsh's path to leading the Federal Reserve faces a hurdle as a Senate member holds up the nomination over ongoing Justice Department probe concerns.

Politics 2 hours ago

Rand Paul to oversee confirmation hearing of Trump's DHS pick who once blasted him as a 'snake'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who chairs the Homeland Security panel, have a chilly relationship, which could spill out during Mullin's confirmation hearing next week.

Politics 21 hours ago

Trump, Thune clash on voter ID ultimatum as GOP remains divided on path forward

Senate Republicans are still divided on using the talking filibuster for voter ID legislation as Senate Democrats vow to block the bill.

Homeland Security 22 hours ago

Katie Britt blasts Democrats for playing 'political games' with shutdown amid airport chaos

Senate Democrats threatened to freeze legislative business over Trump's Iran war powers as the partial DHS shutdown entered its fourth week.

Politics 1 day ago

Schumer once blocked Trump's move to fill the nation's oil reserves, now he wants them opened

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants President Donald Trump to tap into the nation's oil reserves, which were heavily drawn down under former President Joe Biden.

Politics 2 days ago

State Department defends 'proactive' evacuation efforts against Dems' claims of diplomatic chaos

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., criticized the Trump administration over Middle East ambassador vacancies as the State Department defended its Iran evacuation response.

Politics 3 days ago

Kristi Noem's firing fails to sway Democrats as DHS shutdown drags on

Democrats maintained their DHS funding blockade over ICE reforms despite Secretary Kristi Noem's ouster, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., will take her place.

Politics 4 days ago

Mullin promises to earn Dem votes as GOP colleagues pounce on his seat

Oklahoma Republicans rush to claim Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Senate seat after his nomination to run DHS, with Reps. Stephanie Bice and Kevin Hern eyeing the job.

Homeland Security 4 days ago

Kristi Noem ousted from Homeland Security post amid recent turmoil

Kristi Noem ousted from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for Homeland Security chief.

Homeland Security 4 days ago

Trump's new DHS pick is an illegal immigration hawk who's ‘all about the mission’: expert

President Trump’s new pick to lead the embattled DHS is a supporter of strict immigration enforcement who has proven invaluable in passing key pieces of the president’s agenda.

Politics 4 days ago

Schumer weaponizes Mullin nomination to demand DHS overhaul, says 'rot' goes beyond Noem

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., faces Senate confirmation battle to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary amid Democratic opposition and agency shutdown.

House Of Representatives 4 days ago

House votes to let Trump's Operation Epic Fury continue in Iran

A vote to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran failed in the House on Thursday, with several Republicans and Democrats crossing the aisle.

Politics 4 days ago

Schumer, Dems hold firm on DHS funding despite Noem's bombshell ousting

The political standoff over DHS deepened as Democrats held firm on ICE reforms, while frustrated Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., accused them of playing politics.

Politics 5 days ago

Mike Lee unveils national constitutional carry bill to override 'hostile' state gun laws

Sen. Mike Lee's, R-Utah, bill, the National Constitutional Carry Act, builds on laws in 29 states that already allow concealed carry without a permit.

Donald Trump 5 days ago

Paxton vows he's 'staying in this race' even if Trump backs Cornyn in Texas GOP clash

Ken Paxton vows to stay in Texas Senate race even if President Trump endorses rival John Cornyn in heated GOP primary runoff battle scheduled for May 26

Politics 5 days ago

WATCH: Navy SEAL-turned-senator tackles 'unhinged' protester during chaotic hearing

Former Navy SEAL Sen. Tim Sheehy intervened during a Senate hearing as Capitol Police struggled to remove an anti-war protester from the room.

Montana 5 days ago

Top Trump ally Steve Daines exits Montana Senate race, plans to retire

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has decided to retire from the Senate after two terms as Republicans seek to maintain their majority in the upper chamber.

Politics 5 days ago

Operation Epic Fury survives Senate challenge as Republicans close ranks behind Trump

Senate Republicans largely blocked a war powers resolution targeting President Donald Trump's ongoing military operations in Iran, despite lingering questions on what comes next.

Politics 5 days ago

Trump teases kingmaker endorsement in Texas ‘soon’ to force other candidate out of runoff

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are headed for a bloody runoff, but President Donald Trump wants to end things quickly, promising an endorsement "soon."

Senate 6 days ago

‘Open borders, Trump-hating radical’: GOP unleashes early blitz on Texas Democrat Talarico

Republicans waste no time in labeling Democratic Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico as a "far-left radical" in a top tier midterm race that may decide the majority in the chamber.

Politics 6 days ago

Cornyn, Paxton ready to go for the throat in 2nd act of brutal primary campaign

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are set to continue their duel in the race for the GOP nomination in Texas, with a runoff setting up a final battle in May.

Elections 6 days ago

Rising star Talarico topples progressive firebrand Crockett in high-stakes Texas Senate Democratic primary

State Rep. James Talarico wins Texas Democratic Senate primary, setting up historic bid to become first Democrat elected to Senate in nearly four decades.

Donald Trump 6 days ago

Combustible Republican Senate primary in Texas heading into overtime

Texas GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff as Ken Paxton faces John Cornyn after neither candidate topped 50%. Wesley Hunt finished third in the race.

Midterm Elections 6 days ago

Polls close in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas as high-stakes midterm primaries enter counting phase

Texas Senate primary between Cornyn, Paxton and Hunt could decide Republican control in 2026. Democrats Crockett and Talarico battle for nomination.

Politics 6 days ago

Trump says 'losers' Schumer, Dems would have criticized any decision he made on Iran

The Senate is expected to vote on Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine's war powers resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's war authorities in Iran this week.

Politics March 3

'The right thing': Paxton, Cornyn trade blows in Texas primary but unite for Trump's Iran strikes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said President Donald Trump "did the right thing" with Operation Epic Fury, while Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, was on Air Force One when he gave the order.

Politics March 3

Kristi Noem to face Senate grilling over Minneapolis shootings as DHS shutdown hits week 3

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's hearing comes as the agency remains shutdown for a third week, and as lawmakers demand she resign, be fired or impeached.

Homeland Security March 2

Paxton demands stricter vetting after deadly Texas rampage by suspect who was naturalized citizen

Texas AG Ken Paxton calls for better immigration vetting after a shooting in Austin left three dead. The suspect allegedly wore a "Property of Allah" shirt.

Politics March 1

GOP warns Democrats' DHS shutdown could jeopardize World Cup security

The stalemate over DHS funding could disrupt World Cup security preparations as Democrats and Republicans clash while the summer tournament rapidly approaches.

Congress February 28

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.