Medicaid becomes flashpoint in House debate over Trump budget bill
Some House Republicans are nervous about their own conference's goal of cutting $2 trillion in government spending, warning it could put key agencies on the chopping block.
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Pro-union Trump nominee faces Senate grilling as at least one Republican vows to oppose her
Lori Chavez-DeRemer will go before the Senate HELP committee on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing. Sen. Rand Paul, who has already said he will vote "no," is on the committee.
Four Florida sheriffs tapped for council advising new state immigration enforcement board
Four sheriffs have been appointed to a council advising Florida's newly created immigration enforcement board, which will ensure federal immigration laws are enforced in the state.
Elon Musk’s budget-slashing hits political reality of suffering Americans
While almost everyone agrees that the federal government has become this monstrous leviathan that needs to be curtailed, they don't all agree with the Trump-Musk approach to it.
Senate advances nomination of Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director
The Senate voted Tuesday along party lines to advance the nomination of Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, setting up a final vote on the Trump ally.
New York Governor Threatens to Send National Guard in Response to Prison Guard Strike
NEW YORK—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul threatened Tuesday to deploy National Guard troops to restore order as a strike among prison guards across the state entered its second day. State officials and union leaders agree that the strikes violate rules for state employees. “The illegal and unlawful actions being taken by a number of correction
Republicans Launch Task Force to Declassify Sensitive Government Records
Prolonged government secrecy has eroded public trust, fueling demands for greater transparency, said Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Feb. 18 announced the Republican appointments to a new task force aimed at declassifying federal secrets and increasing government transparency. The committee’s chairman, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep.