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Senate GOP scrambles to salvage Trump's $1B ballroom funding amid Byrd Rule defeat
Senate GOP leaders are redrafting ballroom funding language after a parliamentarian setback, while Democrats prepare to
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Trump Officials Join National Mall Prayer Event Accused of Pushing Christian Nationalism
A massive prayer rally on the National Mall, featuring Trump and top Republicans, aimed to rededicate the U.S. as 'One N
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Gates Warns of New Cuban Exodus as Trump Tightens Embargo
Robert Gates warns the U.S. could face a mass Cuban exodus similar to the 1980 Mariel boatlift, as Trump's embargo deepe
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Romney Laments Cassidy's Primary Loss as GOP Purges Trump Critics
Former Sen. Mitt Romney said Bill Cassidy's ouster in Louisiana's GOP primary is a 'loss for the country,' as Trump-back
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Buttigieg Slams Duffy's Taxpayer-Funded Reality Show as 'Embarrassment'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sharply criticized current Secretary Sean Duffy for filming a reality sho
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House Conservatives Push for Third Reconciliation Bill to Boost Pentagon Funding and Cut Fraud by August
House conservatives, led by Rep. August Pfluger, are pushing a third reconciliation bill to boost Pentagon funding and c
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Van Hollen Doubts Patel Will Follow Through on Alcohol Test After Heated Hearing
Sen. Chris Van Hollen expressed uncertainty that FBI Director Kash Patel will take an alcohol use test, despite Patel's
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Louisiana Voters Reject All Five Constitutional Amendments in May Election
Louisiana voters rejected all five constitutional amendments on the May ballot, covering civil service, St. George schoo
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Comey Hits Back at Acting AG Blanche Over Seashell Case Commentary
Comey urges Blanche to 'bone up on the rules' after the acting AG publicly commented on the seashell investigation, whic
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Johnson Warns High Gas Prices Threaten GOP Midterm Hopes as Iran Conflict Drags On
House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that high gas prices tied to the Iran war are hampering the GOP's midterm message, as p
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Trump, GOP Pitch China Farm Deals to Shore Up Rural Support Ahead of Midterms
Trump and GOP lawmakers are courting farmers with China trade deals and a farm bill ahead of midterms, but experts warn
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Trump's Credibility Crisis Erodes US Alliances and National Security
President Trump's repeated lies and policy flip-flops have eroded trust among allies and adversaries alike, creating a d