Dozen GOP rebels fail to permanently kill Trump’s controversial $2B fund
Senate Republicans voted against permanently killing Trump's $2 billion anti-weaponization fund despite criticism, as Sen. Tillis' amendment failed.
Senate holds “vote-a-rama” on ICE funding, rejects move to ban DOJ fund
Washington — The Senate on Thursday rejected a Democratic effort aimed at permanently blocking the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund, defeating an amendment at the start of a marathon vote series on funding for immigration enforcement. Republicans are pushing ahead with a roughly $70 billion package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol using
House panel adopts measure on fired senior officers, putting pressure on Hegseth, Pentagon
The House Armed Services Committee adopted a provision for the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would demand the Pentagon inform Congress why senior military officers were fired or dismissed within five days. The requirement was introduced by Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) and was adopted Thursday without objections in a bipartisan voice vote. The…
Blanche faces uncertain path through Senate
“Nothing’s a safe or sure bet these days,” warned Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
US to reach $41T debt ceiling as soon as late winter, forecasters predict
The Treasury Department could prevent a U.S. debt default for several months after that.
Senate GOP defeats first attempt to kill DOJ payout fund
Democrats tried to send the bill back to the Judiciary Committee, which would effectively kill the underlying immigration enforcement bill.
Tradition reigns in one of the richest congressional district. Or does it?
Micah Lasher is leading a race with the might of the establishment propelling him. It might not be enough.