GOP senator: Federal employees will help DOGE push
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said federal employees will support Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts by sharing ideas for change within government. “We're reaching out to federal employees. They're seeing it. Many of these employees are frustrated as well. They're also taxpayers. They want federal employees to be more efficient. We're also asking them to […]
Sen. Hawley pushes Vance’s child tax credit boost, again orienting GOP in more pro-natalist direction
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) seems eager to see Republicans embrace more pro-natalist policies, reducing the burden on families and making child care more affordable. population collapse. holy suggestion Parent tax credit methodwhich would have made parents of children under 13 eligible for a $6,000 individual tax credit or a $12,000 joint tax credit, died in […]
Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators on Monday introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would guarantee children of military personnel the right to gender-affirming care. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led 20 other Democratic senators. Introduction of amendments This would go against language in the House-passed version of the NDAA that […]
Tax Cut, Deregulation by July 4 Key to GOP Keeping the House in 2026
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, appearing on FBN's “Mornings with Maria,” said keeping the House in Republican hands is the Trump administration's “biggest single challenge.” The way to do that, Gingrich said, is to pass tax cuts and deregulation by July 4, which would require a Senate commitment to deliver by the end of May. […]
RFK Jr. tries to reassure senators he’s ‘all for the polio vaccine’ amid outreach with GOP
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday during his rounds with Republican senators amid revelations that one of his allies had filed a petition in 2022 to strip the vaccine's authorization. , has made it clear that he supports the polio vaccine. 'I'm all for the polio vaccine,' says Health and Human Services secretary nominee told […]
Trump warns GOP senators who withhold support from nominees
President-elect Donald Trump has sent a message to Senate Republicans who may have concerns about federal and Cabinet nominations. In recent weeks, President Trump's nominees have been heading to the Hill to meet with senators ahead of their confirmation. Several nominees are expected to pass Senate confirmation, while others have faced pushback. As a result, […]
First on Fox: Trump Small Business Administration pick Loeffler to meet with GOP senators
Opinions are divided in the United States over the approval of Trump administration nominees. The panel will join “Fox News @ Night” to examine voter sentiment research regarding the incoming Trump administration, Chinese President Xi Jinping's invitation to the presidential inauguration, and Trump Cabinet nominees' lobbying of senators. exclusive – Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler […]
Judges backing out of retirement ahead of Trump term leave GOP senators fuming
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's victory in 2024, some federal judges have taken the unusual step of altering their previously stated promotion plans for senior positions and choosing to cancel their retirements. That would have created a vacancy on the federal bench that Trump would have the opportunity to fill. The move has […]
RFK Jr. seeks to win over Senate GOP skeptics as he begins HHS meetings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will seek to allay doubts about his confirmation this week as he begins meetings with Senate Republicans over his nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy is one of Trump's most high-profile Cabinet appointees, including the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon and the […]
GOP House Oversight chair backs Dem squad member for ranking member role: ‘Best they got’
During an interview on “Fox News Live” on Sunday, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, announced his support for committee member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The Democratic congressman from New York is seeking to unseat fellow Democrat Jamie Raskin. The Kentucky Republican explained his support after being questioned by co-anchor Arcel Neville. […]