Minnesota shootings targeting state lawmakers spark fear in Congress, prompting security discussions as officials work to protect representatives and families from rising threats.
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Flaring Iran nuclear crisis provides first major test for pivotal Trump trio
A trio of key Trump administration officials — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt — are in the midst of facing their first major foreign policy test in their high-profile admin roles.
Top Trump ally predicts Senate will blow past ‘big, beautiful bill’ deadline
Sen. Ron Johnson doubts the GOP’s timeline to pass Trump’s bill before July 4, citing deficit concerns and the need for more time to properly review the legislation.
‘Instincts for restraint’: Senate divided over who gets to declare war
The Senate is divided on war powers as Trump weighs military action against Iran’s nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.
Vance defends Gabbard as ‘critical part’ of Trump team after president dismissed Iran nuke threat comments
Vice President JD Vance expressed support for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard after President Donald Trump claimed he “didn’t care” about her previous Iran comments.
Red state AG investigating more than 30 potential noncitizens who voted in 2024 election
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into 33 potential noncitizens allegedly voting in the 2024 general election.
Senate Democrat Sobs As He Recounts Getting Handcuffed After Disrupting Noem Presser
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) choked up on Tuesday while recounting his brief detention last week after interrupting a news conference being held by Homeland Security Read More
GOP senators mock Dems for ignoring Biden’s cognitive decline AGAIN by skipping autopen hearing
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee skewered Democrats for burying their heads in the sand once again over the question of Joe Biden’s cognitive decline Read More
‘Squad’ members, GOP lawmaker join forces to reject US involvement in Israel-Iran war
Bipartisan coalition forms as Reps. Massie and Khanna introduce resolution requiring congressional approval for military action against Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions.
GOP says Dems admit ‘guilt’ in Biden health cover-up by boycotting Senate hearing on ‘constitutional scandal’
Republican lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee slammed Democratic counterparts for overwhelmingly skipping a hearing on former President Biden’s health decline.