Tuesday

03-03-2026 Vol 19

Month: January 2025

Johnson backs away from go-it-alone debt ceiling plan

The speaker acknowledged the borrowing limit could be included in government funding talks — where he’ll need Democratic votes.

GOP Sen. Curtis voices concern over Tulsi Gabbard nomination

GOP Sen. Curtis voices concern over Tulsi Gabbard nomination lead image

Trump’s pick for Commerce Secretary latest to hit a paperwork speedbump

Howard Lutnick, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Commerce Department, is the latest cabinet contender to have his confirmation hearing held up by paperwork delays. “It will be...

Johnson backs away from go-it-alone debt ceiling plan

Johnson backs away from go-it-alone debt ceiling plan lead image

Trump and DeSantis golf, with Rubio replacement looming

President-elect Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are meeting over a round of golf on Tuesday, as key decisions loom in the state they both call home. The...

‘Throwing mud up against the wall’: E&C Republicans plot health care cost savings

Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans met Tuesday to discuss where they might find billions of dollars in potential cuts to existing health care programs — including by making changes...

Democrat roasted for ‘lies’ that Trump’s defense sec nominee Pete Hegseth would lead invasion of Greenland

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono ignited an internet frenzy during her fiery confrontation with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at his confirmation hearing Tuesday in which she hounded him on...

Trump announces creation of External Revenue Service — here’s what new agency will collect

The creation of a separate department will likely need congressional support, though Trump could try to establish the department within a different existing agency. The creation of a separate...

House clears bill banning transgender women from girls’ sports

Just two Democrats joined with 216 Republicans in voting for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Just two Democrats joined with 216 Republicans in voting for...

Planned Parenthood chapter accused of breaking law with offer to Harris campaign: IRS complaint

40 Days for Life claims to have information about "potentially prohibited political activities that may impact the tax-exempt status" of Planned Parenthood Florida.  40 Days for Life claims to...