Sen. Eric Schmitt was one of the first senators to support President Donald Trump during his reelection campaign and now acts as a de facto bridge between the White House and Senate.
A federal appeals court upheld an Oklahoma law prohibiting gender transition treatment for minors, relying on a Supreme Court decision on a similar law in Tennessee.
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said he is considering a run for higher office as a Democrat after announcing he was leaving the Republican Party.
President Trump criticized Geoff Duncan, expelled Republican and former Lt. Gov. of Georgia, after the once GOP leader announced he is joining the Democratic Party.
President Donald Trump has ordered an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C., to protect residents and visitors from a surge in violent crime.
Democrat Nancy Pelosi said she is working on the national level to protect sex changes for transgender kids as the Trump administration tries put a stop to them.
Pentagon announces construction of 5,000-bed migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss began in July, with initial 1,000-bed capacity by late August.