Category: Congress
February 04, 2025
Congress
Schumer: Dems will insist on Trump undoing ‘bad things’ in spending deal
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reaffirmed that Democrats have a red line in the upcoming spending talks: No more federal funding freezes. And he took it a step further,...
February 04, 2025
Congress
Mike Johnson’s budget plan is at risk of collapse
The Senate is itching to move as the speaker struggles to unify House Republicans.
February 04, 2025
Congress
Dr. Oz makes the rounds in the Capitol
Mehmet Oz, the doctor and TV personality known as Dr. Oz, has started meeting with senators to garner support for his nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and...
February 04, 2025
Congress
Gabbard nomination heads to Senate floor
The Senate Intelligence Committee approved Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence in a private vote Tuesday, sending her to the full Senate floor for consideration. While the panel...
February 04, 2025
Congress
Senate confirms VA Secretary
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs with broad support from Democrats. Former Rep. Doug Collins, a Georgia Republican who played...
February 04, 2025
Congress
Sen. Todd Young will back Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
Sen. Todd Young said Tuesday he will support Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, improving her chances of confirmation. Facing a wave of political...
February 04, 2025
Congress
Capitol agenda: Gabbard, RFK Jr. committee votes come down to the wire
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation chances are coming down to a trio of publicly uncommitted Republican senators who have the power to sink their nominations in...
February 04, 2025
Congress
Collins, Lankford back Gabbard for top Intel job ahead of committee vote
Two Republicans on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Monday they'll support Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence. The backing by Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine)...
February 04, 2025
Congress
Musk steamrolls Washington with Trump’s blessing
Republicans on the Hill are also largely giving Musk and Trump the benefit of the doubt.
February 04, 2025
Congress
Senate confirms Chris Wright as Trump’s energy secretary
Chris Wright, the Denver-based fracking CEO tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Energy Department, was confirmed to the role by the Senate Monday evening. Senators voted 59-38...