Congress · 119th Congress
Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill
John Kennedy, R-La., said. "That way we can get TSA and Coast Guard and FEMA funded."
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Congress · 119th Congress
White House, Democrats negotiate as shutdown deadline nears
↵↵"It's hard to predict right now how this all plays out, but I do think there's a good back-and-forth on substantive issues, so we'll see where it could go," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D
Congress · 119th Congress
Trump signs major spending package while immigration talks continue
↵↵"We've had a lot of folks who've worked hard," said House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., just before the vote.
Congress · 119th Congress
Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash
↵↵"I hope we can find consensus around these issues," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said on the floor Monday. "But one thing is clear.
Congress · 119th Congress
Senate talks move in direction of splitting off DHS funding bill
Rand Paul, R-Ky., for example, says he's determined to strip $5.2 billion for a refugee assistance program run by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Congress · 119th Congress
Senate spending deal runs into ‘hotline’ headwinds
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called the agreement "a bad deal" and said he's got a hold on the measure. "We're not voting tonight," he said.
Congress · 119th Congress
White House rejects Democrats’ DHS demands to unlock funding bill
John Kennedy, R-La., while emphasizing that he could change his mind on the best path forward. "But in the meantime, try to do a CR and pass the other ones."
Congress · 119th Congress
Hints of progress to end Senate immigration funding quagmire
Thom Tillis, R-N.C., told reporters on Tuesday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "should be out of a job" over her handling of the agency and tensions in Minnesota.
Congress · 119th Congress
A GOP clash over right to carry
Bill Cassidy, R-La., posted over the weekend, "Your Second Amendment rights don't disappear when you exercise your other rights.
Congress · 119th Congress
Senate seeks escape from Homeland Security standoff
↵↵Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he hopes the call and Trump's decision to send Homan to Minneapolis lead to "turning down the temperature and restoring order."
Congress · 119th Congress
Spending bills, prices, health care top 2026 agenda for Congress
↵↵Graves and Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., have both indicated a willingness to move some discretionary funds in the 2021 law to formula grants for states.
Congress · 118th Congress
SOTU: Biden sees ‘strongest’ economy, but voters don’t believe him
After all, he recently promised Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., they would treat one another with “respect.” He also needs GOP members to help him avert a first-ever national debt default.
Congress · 117th Congress
Power Rankings: How political players resemble the top college football teams in all the land
Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., the panel’s chair and vice chair. Since then, other panel members have played starring roles. That duo was ranked sixth in June.
Congress · 117th Congress
To ‘get Trump,’ Jan. 6 committee would need to start connecting some dots — directly to him
Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., that Trump may have engaged in witness tampering, Cardin smiled under his mask and replied: “Nothing the former president does shocks me anymore.
Congress · 117th Congress
Jan. 6 committee shows how Trump’s words moved supporters, far-right groups
Meggs, president of the Oath Keepers’ Florida chapter, said on social media that he organized an alliance between his group, Florida Three Percenters and the Proud Boys to “work together and shut this sh*t
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Trump sent his supporters to the Capitol. They are still fighting ‘like hell’ and following his example
Following Trump’s example, members of right-wing groups aggressively pursued Crenshaw with taunts of “Eyepatch McCain” — comparing him to the late Senate “maverick” John McCain, R-Ariz. — and “traitor
Congress · 117th Congress
Lieberman plans ‘head and heart’ appeal at DC statehood Senate hearing
Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. “For him, it’s a matter of doing what’s right.” Carper took up the mantle when Lieberman retired, trying to make Washington the 51st state.
Congress · 116th Congress
House, Senate appropriators talking despite impeachment calls
Shelby, R-Ala., said Tuesday, referring to aides to House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey, D-N.Y.
Congress · 116th Congress
Hannity blasts border security deal: ‘Well, that is insane’
Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., also signaled their disapproval of the tentative deal.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats offering less money for a wall this year than in 2018 omnibus
Shelby, R-Ala., who said his party probably wouldn’t make its response public. “We have a lot of thoughts, but we want to try to work them within the committee if we can,” Shelby said.