Senate recess at risk if DHS shutdown continues, Thune says
The funding lapse is nearly five weeks old.
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Mullin’s nomination to be DHS chief advances out of committee
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania broke with his fellow Democrats to vote to advance Mullin’s nomination.
Thune, Tim Scott endorse Hern for open Oklahoma Senate seat
Trump had already endorsed him as he seeks to replace Markwayne Mullin.
Congress must ‘adequately’ fund defense, Johnson says, amid talk of $200 billion war request
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise declined to say if such a request could pass the House.
Sexual assault allegations roil bills honoring César Chávez
California Democrats pursuing a national historical park to honor the activist said they would revise legislation to “respect the victims.”
Capitol agenda: Markwayne Mullin’s rockier-than-expected road
Wednesday’s drama signaled some real issues going forward as Mullin moves toward Senate confirmation.
Bernie Sanders to force disapproval votes over U.S. arms sales to Israel
“No more weapons to support an illegal war,” the senator said in a statement.