GOP senator moves to block feds from disposing of border wall materials amid auction backlash
Fox's first appearance: A leading Republican senator is introducing a bill to block the federal government from disposing of border wall materials, after the controversy surrounding the auction of border wall parts once again made headlines. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) announced federal funding to “dismantle, dismantle, or otherwise disable portions of the physical barrier along […]
Senate GOP blocks last-ditch votes on Biden finance nominees
The outgoing chairman of the Senate Banking Committee is focused on trying to confirm two key appointees of the Biden administration in the days before the Senate adjourns for the year. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who lost re-election last month, said the Banking Committee voted to keep Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw on […]
House GOP Demands FBI Investigate Liz Cheney for Alleged Witness Tampering
House Republicans are calling on the FBI to investigate Liz Cheney for allegedly tampering with “at least one” witness on the partisan Jan. 6 committee. Cheney, a former committee member, said last week that he should not go to prison for alleged misconduct while on the committee. President-elect Donald Trump accused partisan committee members of […]
House GOP lawmaker rejects committee assignments to dedicate time to DOGE
One Republican lawmaker has vowed to abandon many of the traditional day-to-day duties of the House Republican Conference, suggesting he will devote more time to supporting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said she would refuse to serve on any given House committee and would refuse to attend the weekly meeting […]
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, […]