Politics May 21 Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom Pressured by the White House, Republicans tried to add the money to a roughly $70 billion bill to restore funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. But the security proposal met with opposition from some GOP…
Politics May 20 Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund As Republicans move forward on immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Democrats plan to force a vote on Trump’s proposed settlement fund.
Politics May 11 Democrats vow to fight Senate Republicans' $1 billion security proposal for White House ballroom While most GOP lawmakers have remained quiet on the proposal as they spent their recess out of Washington, some have publicly questioned whether they would support it.
Politics Apr 21 WATCH: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick announces her resignation before House lawmakers could consider punishment Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds.
Politics Apr 16 House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran war as GOP lawmakers stick with Trump The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. It was the latest such vote that fell short of passage as Republicans largely continue to support Trump's operation.
Politics Apr 14 WATCH: OMB Director Vought defends military spending boost in Trump's 2027 budget request An effort to ramp up U.S. weapons production and build more ships, planes and drones will require a massive upfront investment, President Donald Trump's budget director told a House committee Wednesday.
Politics Apr 13 Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide.
Politics Apr 13 Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as a frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race.
Politics Apr 13 House Ethics Committee investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell The announcement comes one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after the emergence of allegations that he continues to deny.
Politics Apr 09 Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats While President Donald Trump eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, Democrats face growing demands to oppose the Republican president in the strongest possible terms.