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GOP senators criticize Trump over pardoning violent Jan. 6 rioters

Several Republican senators are roundly criticizing President Donald Trump's pardons of Jan. 6 rioters — particularly those convicted of violent crimes, like assaulting law enforcement officers. “I’m disappointed to...

Stefanik paints a grim picture of a UN she wants to reform

Trump’s pick to be UN ambassador faced a generally cordial panel of senators on the Foreign Relations Committee.

Democrats press VA secretary nominee on abortion, Project 2025

Abortion politics took center stage at the Tuesday morning confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Secretary nominee Doug Collins, a...

Johnson wary of pardoning violent Jan. 6 rioters

Speaker Mike Johnson suggested Tuesday he isn’t fully on board with President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters, particularly the violent offenders. "I haven't looked at it...

Senate panel advances Bessent nomination

The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.

GOP leaders’ White House summit takes shape

A broad group of House and Senate GOP leaders will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House today at 3 p.m., according to two people familiar with...

Dem DC bishop lectures Trump on migrants during prayer service, irking The Don

“I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those in our communities whose children fear that their parents will be taken away,'' Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said...

Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza cease-fire deal will last through final phase

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday he’s not confident that Israel’s cease-fire deal with the Hamas terrorist group will hold through all three phases....

Treasury nominee Scott Bessent clears key Senate hurdle on way to likely confirmation

Treasury Secretary designee Scott Bessent's nomination advanced past a key Senate committee Tuesday, teeing up his likely confirmation with a full floor vote in the coming days. Treasury Secretary...

Trump hiring blitz sets first-day hiring record with 1,300 staff appointees

“President Trump gave a clear mandate: hire loyal individuals who will execute his agenda," Trump Campaign Advisor Alex Bruesewitz said. “President Trump gave a clear mandate: hire loyal individuals...