Senate Democrats rejected Republicans’ counteroffer on DHS funding as “not sufficient,” leaving negotiations in limbo with partial government shutdown looming Friday.
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GOP senator, Minnesota AG clash at Capitol Hill hearing: ‘Sit there and smirk, it’s sick’
Republican senator accuses Keith Ellison of “despicable” smirk during heated Capitol Hill hearing over Minnesota agitators opposing ICE enforcement actions.
Gabbard ends task force that aimed to reform intelligence gathering after less than a year
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ended an intelligence task force after less than a year, saying the group was always meant to be temporary.
Trump threatens ‘consequences’ after 6 House Republicans voted to reverse his Canada tariffs
President Trump threatens to back primary challengers against six House Republicans who voted with Democrats to undo his Canada tariffs.
Only one House Dem voted in favor of voter ID, proof of citizenship in US elections
The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at enhancing election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Hardline conservatives double down to save the SAVE Act
The SAVE America Act would mandate identification for voting, in-person citizenship proof for registration and removal of non-citizens from voter rolls.
Phone Carriers Face Heat After Turning Over Records Of GOP Lawmakers In Jack Smith Probe
Privacy concerns dominated a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing Tuesday as lawmakers examined how former special counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed phone records tied to Republican members Read More
Key House committee advances nationwide voter ID bill, setting up 2026 election fight
The SAVE America Act would mandate voter photo ID nationwide and expand citizenship checks as Republicans pressure the Senate to take up the election integrity bill.
Dem senator fumes that GOP’s foreign funding claim ‘delegitimizes’ anger of anti-ICE agitators in US
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., pushed back on accusations billionaires with foreign ties are fueling anti-ICE protests, saying the narrative delegitimizes anger.
Susan Collins shrugs off attacks by Democrats and Trump, says Maine voters ‘Don’t vote party line’
Sen. Susan Collins announces 2026 re-election bid in Maine as Democrats target the Republican senator. The 73-year-old faces tough competition in the race.