‘We didn’t cave’: Thune highlights Schumer, Dems’ losses in DHS funding deal
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Democrats got "zero" reforms they demanded as the Homeland Security shutdown drags on.
Jeffries: Americans would ‘furiously react’ to cutting health care to pay for Iran war
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Americans would “furiously react” if Congress cut federal health care funds in order to fulfill a pricey Pentagon budget request amid the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran. The Democratic leader cited public opposition to Medicare cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which the president…
Why Republicans aren’t rushing to save Trump’s ballroom
A judge has challenged Congress to approve Trump’s multimillion-dollar construction project, but Republicans aren’t showing any immediate interest in the subject.
Conservative group urges crackdown on hidden campus crime with gov’t filing to expose the true scope
America First Legal urges the U.S. Department of Education to create a centralized campus crime database, citing critical gaps in Clery Act reporting.
Oil Surges as Trump Signals Intensified Iran Strikes
Iranian crude oil tanker, Sevda, sails near Bandare Asaluyah, Iran, on Jan. 27, 2026. Sam/ Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled an escalation of military action against Iran, dampening hopes for a near-term diplomatic resolution and raising concerns about prolonged disruptions to global
Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown after House GOP reversal
Washington — The Senate took the first step toward funding the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday after House GOP leaders reversed course and agreed on a plan to reopen most of the department while pursuing additional funding at a later date. Senate Majority Leader John Thune took to the floor Thursday
FLASHBACK: Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs hit one-year mark as economists split on fallout
One year after Trump’s “Liberation Day" tariffs, a look back at economists’ warnings, market reactions and the debate over their economic impact.