Politics Aug 08 Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political enemies.
Politics Aug 07 Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate 86-11, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war.
Politics Aug 05 North Carolina Rep. Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct The House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
Politics Aug 04 National Guard deployment to Washington through 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, estimate shows The cost estimate is for fiscal years 2027-2029 and came in response to questions from Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service at Washington National Cathedral President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral, alongside Fox News' Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders.
Politics Jul 22 House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans.
Politics Jul 21 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine defend Trump's funding request to Congress as Iran war reignites Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military, along with other…
Politics Jul 17 Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security's vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was disclosed Thursday that the ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting this week in Maine had a history of mental health…
Politics Jul 14 WATCH: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced his opposition and other key Democrats said they could not support the annual bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, as President Donald Trump's war against Iran drags into a fifth month with no clear endgame…
Politics Jun 30 WATCH: House goes on recess early after Republicans deadlock over Trump's demands The emptying Capitol provides another snapshot of the imbalance of power in Washington as a headstrong executive confronts a weakened Congress. For the second time in as many weeks, the House has simply given up.