Four Republicans help House Democrats pass Iran war powers resolution
The House on Thursday passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action in Iran. The lower chamber voted 214-208 to pass...
High-profile Trump nominees pose test for outgoing Republicans
Several high-profile Trump administration nominees face committee votes in the coming weeks that will show whether outgoing GOP senators are willing to buck the...
Thune on Trump’s Canada tariffs: 'I’m not a huge fan of tariffs'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that he wants to know more about President Trump’s rationale for slapping additional 50-percent tariffs...
Scalise embraces House GOP’s elder statesman role amid leadership shake-up speculation
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has reached his peak elder statesman era in President Trump’s second term. The No. 2 House Republican has...
Speaker Johnson backs more restrictions on relationships between lawmakers and staff
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday indicated he would support expanding the House’s prohibition on sexual relationships between lawmakers and staff members. Asked at...
Nancy Mace endorses Ralph Norman for Senate over Trump’s pick to replace Graham
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Tuesday endorsed fellow Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), breaking with President Trump....
House overcomes key hurdle on reconciliation framework, CR and other measures
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cleared the first major hurdle of his packed legislative agenda Tuesday, when House Republicans passed a rule setting up floor...
Thune: Republicans would ‘welcome’ Fetterman joining Senate GOP conference
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Tuesday that Republicans would “welcome” Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) into their conference if he decides to leave...
Cornyn says he'll block Trump diplomat nominees to unfreeze PEPFAR funds
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is threatening to block two of President Trump's ambassador nominees if the administration does not present evidence of progress on...
Trump blames Canada for wildfires, but scientists point to climate change
President Trump and other Republicans are blaming Canada for wildfires whose smoke has choked parts of the U.S. in recent days. Experts from both...