Frustrations mount as Stefanik stuck in limbo — even after House clears hurdle
Frustrations are growing as Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) wait to be confirmed as ambassador to the United Nations could ...
Government shutdown could hinge on DOGE cuts
Congress is barrelling toward a March 14 deadline for a government shutdown, with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency a sticking point.
Thune takes middle ground as MN, ND lawmakers disparage, celebrate Trump's spat with Zelenskyy
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, reacting Friday afternoon to a heated joint press conference between President Donald ...
Thune squeezes Democrats with transgender athlete Senate vote
The Senate will vote Monday on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act that would withhold federal funding to schools ...
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GOP May Try to Pay for Tax Cuts With Unpopular Tariffs
The fiscal arithmetic of the Trump agenda isn’t adding up. Offsetting reductions in taxes for wealthy people with regressive ...
Thune says Senate will consider bill to restrict trans athletes ‘early next week’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and ...
Trump’s promised laundry list of tax goodies gets a reality check
Trump’s promised laundry list of tax goodies gets a reality check - ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Trump promised no taxes on tips, ...
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Senate Dems Obstruct GOP Effort To Remove Biden’s Handcuffs On American Energy
Senate Democrats attempted to block a resolution to overturn a Biden administration regulation hampering domestic energy production Tuesday. Senators voted ...
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Thune: Energy Security is National Security
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, this afternoon we’re going to vote on a ...
Republicans coalesce around stopgap funding bill as negotiations stall over Democratic demands
Top congressional Republicans appear united on a plan to advance another stopgap funding bill to keep the government open ...
Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress on funding bill
The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the ...
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Senate Dems’ Big Talk About Fighting Inflation Turns Out To Be Just That
Senate Democrats have been insistent about the problem of inflation with President Donald Trump in the White House, but they ...