President Trump has repeatedly suggested the US could retake the canal by force.
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GOP gets new minority NYC council leader but one pol threatens to sue
The Republican members of the Big Apple’s city council voted in a new minority leader, David Carr, Tuesday — with half of the party boycotting Read More
‘Undo the damage’: Texas lawmaker launches strategy to help ICE amid Trump deportation blitz
A Texas Republican congressman is calling for greater cooperation between ICE and local enforcement as the Trump administration launches new raids.
DeSantis Slams Florida’s Legislature For Trying To Sabotage Pro-Trump Immigration Bill
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis slammed the GOP-controlled state legislature this week for grandstanding against his emergency special session that was called so that it Read More
Ogles and other Republicans push federal ban on chemical abortions
Rep. Andy Ogles and more than a dozen House Republicans push proposal to ban chemical abortions. The proposal was first put forward in 2023.
Trumps claims military entered California to release water flow, but state says that did not happen
President Donald Trump claimed that the military entered California and turned on the water, but state water officials say the president’s claim is false.
Trump transportation secretary pick Sean Duffy to face Senate confirmation vote
The Senate to hold a vote on Tuesday on whether to confirm President Donald Trump’s transportation secretary nominee, Sean Duffy.
Trump says that Iron Dome construction will be ‘immediate,’ signs executive order
President Donald Trump said during a Jan. 27 event that he plans to sign an executive order to authorize the construction of an Iron Dome system for the U.S.
Comer launches investigation of sanctuary cities, asks mayors to testify
U.S. James Comer is asking sanctuary mayors to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on their sanctuary city policies.
Spending showdown: Republicans will need to corral votes – but they haven’t asked, yet
One of Washington’s biggest untold stories right now is Congress’ inaction on a “topline” spending number for the rest of the fiscal year – a possible sign of an impending time crunch.