Oklahoma Rep. Hern launches bid to succeed Mullin in Senate
The House GOP lawmaker is the first to enter a likely crowded race for the open seat as Mullin awaits confirmation to be the next DHS secretary.
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Republicans plan marathon debate for SAVE America Act
But don’t call it a “talking filibuster.”
Hern launches Senate bid for Mullin’s Oklahoma seat
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) on Wednesday announced his bid for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma, running to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R), who was tapped last week to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Hern, a wealthy businessman, is the first candidate to formally enter the GOP primary to succeed Mullin, whose seat was already
Cornyn throws weight behind SAVE America Act over filibuster
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who is in the middle of a heated GOP runoff race, threw his support behind changing the Senate filibuster rule to advance the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. “After careful consideration, I support whatever changes to Senate rules that may prove necessary for us to get the SAVE America…
House Oversight chair moving quickly to schedule Epstein testimony with Bondi, Lutnick
The Kentucky Republican says he wants to put their interviews on the books “very, very soon.”
House GOP eyes reconciliation process to pass Middle East war aid
It’s just one option being considered as Republicans seek to advance the White House’s biggest priorities.
Key takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: Georgia, Mississippi, New Hampshire
A handful of special and primary elections in Georgia, Mississippi and New Hampshire on Tuesday underscored Democrats’ overperformance streak as well as the enduring strength of President Trump’s endorsement as midterm season ramps up. Democrats flipped a Republican-held state House seat in The Granite State while the party’s candidate placed first in the special election runoff to…