Over 30 lawmakers sign brief to support Texas in immigration fight
First appearance on Fox: A group of more than 40 lawmakers has filed an amicus brief in support of Texas in its legal battle with the Biden administration after the Justice Department sued the state earlier this year over a law that gave Texas police the power to arrest illegal immigrants. signed the preparation document. […]
GOP Lawmakers Seek Info on Funds Biden Allocates to Shady Third Parties
In a letter exclusively obtained by Breitbart News, Republican lawmakers asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to provide information about settlement funds that the Biden administration is allocating to questionable and unrelated third parties. The request is important as many congressional Republicans seek to rein in the Biden administration’s preferential treatment of political allies. Related video […]
Health insurers prior authorization targeted by lawmakers in 29 states – USA TODAY
Christopher Marks noticed an immediate improvement in his symptoms when his doctor prescribed Munjaro, a type 2 diabetes drug, last year. A 40-year-old truck driver from Kansas City, Missouri, said his average blood sugar levels have dropped significantly and he is taking less insulin than before to keep his blood sugar levels within target range. […]
A bipartisan fiscal commission could help lawmakers address our looming debt issues
In the words of Gerald Ford, one year from now, our long national nightmare will be over. At least until the November results are in, the nightmare will be over for about half the country. Someone has just been sworn in as president, a new Congress will be sworn in, and a divided government is […]
West Virginia lawmakers push to ban smoking in cars with children
The West Virginia Senate on Monday passed a bill that would ban the smoking and possession of lighted tobacco products in vehicles carrying anyone under the age of 16. If passed, the proposal would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $25, but it would only be punishable as a secondary crime. […]
Lawmakers face sticking points as looming shutdown deadline nears
Congressional negotiators face a series of hurdles in crafting legislation to fund the government as they add budget constraints and navigate partisan divides. Spending cardinals in both chambers say they have made significant progress in spending negotiations as they finalize how the funds will be distributed, but say they have yet to address a list […]
House lawmakers mark up impeachment articles against Sec. Mayorkas
House Committee on Homeland Security mark up of articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas for high crimes and … source
Senate clears hurdle to passing aid package for Ukraine, Israel as more GOP lawmakers sign on
In an unusual vote on Super Bowl Sunday, the Senate voted to advance aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, clearing a key hurdle when 18 Republicans signed on. The package would provide Ukraine with $60 billion, much of it to buy U.S.-made defense equipment, including munitions and air defense systems, that authorities desperately […]
NE lawmakers to consider ‘stand your ground’ gun law
Nebraska is considering enacting a “stand your ground” bill and is one of the last states to introduce a Republican-led bill. State Sen. Brian Hardin has introduced a bill that would prevent the prosecution of residents who use deadly force in self-defense. Currently, Nebraska law requires people to retreat from a threat before resorting to […]
Bipartisan lawmakers eye ‘pilot program’ to expedite citizenship for migrants who serve in US military
First appearance on Fox: Republicans and Democrats are working together to push for a faster path to citizenship for immigrants who serve in the U.S. military. This comes after talks on border overhaul and the US immigration system collapsed this week after months of negotiations. Reps. John James (R-Mich.) and Rep. Pat Ryan (N.Y.) are […]