Trump vows response against Iran after downing of US helicopter
President Trump on Tuesday blamed Iran for shooting down an American Apache helicopter overnight and said a response was necessary. “I have just been...
Collins, McConnell: 'Safe to conclude' third reconciliation bill not happening
Two senior Republican senators on Tuesday agreed Congress is unlikely to pass a third reconciliation bill, cautioning against relying on the possibility for defense...
Iran war has no end in sight at 100 days, despite Trump's vow
The U.S.-Iran war appears to have no end in sight, as it hit its 100-day mark over the weekend despite President Trump’s campaign promises...
Pulte appointment ups pressure for Congress to punt on reauthorizing spy powers
The looming deadline to renew the nation's warrantless spy powers is clashing with a pressure campaign on the White House to yank the appointment...
Trump sends Blanche AG nomination to the Senate
President Trump on Monday formally nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, tapping his former personal criminal defense attorney to...
Trump calls on Thune to fire Senate parliamentarian to pass SAVE America Act
President Trump on Monday called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to “immediately fire” Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to clear the way for...
Intoxicating hemp industry seeks rescue in Congress as ban looms
The intoxicating hemp industry and its allies are quickly running out of time to convince Congress to delay or stop a looming ban on...
This week on The Hill: Congress scrambles on reconciliation 2.0 and FISA
Republicans are heading into a legislative crunch week with two of their biggest priorities — an immigration enforcement funding bill and a long-term extension...
Freedom Caucus set for revamp as big names depart Congress
The House Freedom Caucus will undergo a transformation next year, as a number of the confrontational conservative group’s most high-profile members depart Congress —...
Democrats eyeing investigations, and perhaps prosecutions, of Trump officials
House Democrats want 2029 to be the year of reckoning for Trump administration officials. Democrats have long accused top members of President Trump's...