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The Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, giving Trump his second Cabinet member
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.
It’s been 10 years. These lawmakers are ready for another primary election overhaul
Republican and Democratic legislators are looking to reform the primary election process put in place by SB54 10 years ago.
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.
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Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster ...
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Freedom Caucus Chair Blasts Fellow Republican For Leaking Vote Stance Spreadsheet
State Rep. J.D. Williams says he made a mistake leaking a Moms For Liberty and Honor Wyoming voting stance spreadsheet to Democrats and ...
Pete Hegseth is on the brink of confirmation and Dave McCormick’s Pa. victory is a big reason why
The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.
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Michigan House passes tipped wage bill ahead of looming deadline
The bill affecting restaurant servers and others who receive tips now heads to the Michigan Senate for consideration.
A timeline of the allegations against Pete Hegseth as his nomination for Defense Secretary advances to final vote
The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.
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Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
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Jeffries warns GOP over ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries put Republican leaders on notice that they can’t take Democratic votes for granted.
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Republicans in Congress Seek to Buttress Trump’s Border Agenda
After a series of Trump executive orders to strengthen the border, Republican congressmen are gearing up to codify them into law.
Trump Bans The Creation Of A 'Digital Dollar'
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday effectively banning the establishment of a central bank digital currency, in a move long supported by Congressional Republicans.