Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line vote, potentially reviving a stalled battle over renewing...
Cornyn says there's no deal on Blanche AG nomination: 'They know what they have to do'
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday said there is still not a deal with the Trump administration that would pave the way for him...
Vance raises Graham's fiery words at Kavanaugh hearing during memorial
Vice President Vance invoked the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) fiery defense of Brett Kavanaugh at the then-Supreme Court nominee's 2018 confirmation hearing during...
Senate tees up final vote on Jay Clayton intel chief nomination
The Senate cleared a final procedural hurdle Monday night on President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI),...
Thune cool to Trump’s demand to cancel August recess for SAVE America Act
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday reacted coolly to President Trump’s demand for the chamber to cancel its five-week August recess to...
House Ethics Committee says it is investigating Texas Republican
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is investigating Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas), though it did not disclose the nature of the probe. ...
McConnell to skip Fancy Farm picnic; physician says he's not cleared to return to Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Monday that he will miss the annual picnic in Fancy Farm, Ky., the state’s premier political event that he...
Energy prices rise in defiance of Trump campaign promises
President Trump ran on a pledge to bring down energy costs, but a year and a half into his second term, prices of both...
House Republicans look to silver linings for midterm playbook as they embark on recess
House Republicans are fanning out across the country for August recess hoping to capitalize on silver linings in an otherwise tough midterm environment as...
Thune faces mounting Trump reconciliation pressure heading into summer sprint
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is facing deepening pressure from all sides — especially President Trump — as he prepares to navigate a...