House Republicans huddle with Johnson to plot party-line package
“We’re definitely preparing to move forward,” the speaker said Thursday.
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House passes measure to fund DHS as senators struggle to reach deal
The House on Thursday passed a GOP-backed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a third time, as lawmakers struggle to find a deal to end the 40-day partial government shutdown. The lower chamber approved the bill in a 218-206 vote, with four Democrats crossing the aisle to support the measure. The same lawmakers…
Senate rejects voter ID
Senate Democrats rejected a GOP photo ID amendment Thursday, an issue that Republicans are eager to use as a cudgel in the midterms. Senators voted 53-47 on the amendment from Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, which needed 60 votes to advance. Republicans wanted to add the language to their election bill, known as the SAVE America
Bipartisan lawmakers set to unveil bill to reopen DHS, bar ICE from wearing masks
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is poised to unveil legislation that combines funding for the Homeland Security Department (DHS) with tougher rules for federal immigration enforcement officers. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), the leaders of the Problem Solvers Caucus, are putting the final touches on a proposal that would reopen DHS,…
House Democrat says Trump ‘begging’ China to help with Iran: ‘We are losing’
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said Wednesday that President Trump has heavily pushed China to help with the Strait of Hormuz reopening amid the U.S. conflict against Iran. “Apparently, now, their primary goal is reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which, let’s be clear, was open before Trump started this war of choice. So, the reality is,…
Joe Wilson ‘fine’ after hitting head in fall at DC home, office says
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) is recovering after suffering a fall at his Washington, D.C., home on Wednesday evening, according to his office. A spokesperson for Wilson told The Hill that the 78-year-old lawmaker slipped in the bathroom and cut his head. “He received stitches, is fine and working remotely,” the spokesperson said. In September 2024,…
Brian Fitzpatrick delivers a warning on GOP reconciliation redo
The swing-seat Pennsylvanian said he’s “never a fan of single-party bills.”