Critics Caution as Republicans Allow ‘Carbon Tax Framework’ to Pass in Funding Bill

The directive found in the January “minibus” document marks an initial move toward the possibility of a carbon tax or tariff, according to insights from several energy policy experts speaking with the Daily Caller News Foundation. The energy and environment bill from January 15 featured a report from the Senate Appropriations Committee. The Department of […]
Senate Republicans Are Relying on a Former Sports Announcer to Change Minnesota — Local Republicans Are Skeptical

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is gaining notable backing from the Republican establishment in her bid for the Minnesota Senate, yet local activists express frustration with national leaders for overlooking concerns over her political past. Tafoya declared her candidacy on January 21, emphasizing her aim to bolster the Senate Republican majority in the 2026 […]
Senate Republicans caution that Chinese e-cigarettes represent a significant spying risk

Senate Republicans Warn of Risks from Chinese E-Cigarettes A group of Senate Republicans has issued a warning to the Trump administration regarding the influx of “illegal Chinese e-cigarettes,” highlighting potential concerns associated with these products. In a letter obtained by FOX News Digital, a number of Senate Republicans alerted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. […]
Donald Trump encourages Republicans to assume control of voting systems

Trump Calls for Republicans to Nationalize Voting On Monday, former President Donald Trump suggested that Republicans should take steps to “hijack” voting procedures and nationalize elections. In an interview with Dan Bongino, the former FBI Deputy Director, Trump emphasized that under the Constitution, each state dictates its own election processes, including the timing and method […]
Government shutdown continues as Democrats seek reforms for ICE, House Republicans maintain narrow majority

Government Shutdown Persists Amid Legislative Tensions Capitol Hill often feels steeped in superstition, and it seems fitting that the ongoing government shutdown is still a hot topic, especially in light of significant dates like Groundhog Day and Friday the 13th. The partial government shutdown will remain in effect at least until Tuesday. This comes after […]
Hakeem Jeffries states Republicans have made a significant mistake with Texas redistricting

Jeffries Critiques GOP Redistricting Efforts in Texas Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed concerns on Monday regarding Republican redistricting in Texas, claiming the party has overstepped. He suggested that Republicans would be unlikely to flip five seats in upcoming elections. During a press event at the U.S. Capitol, he addressed questions about the recent […]
Bill and Hillary Clinton have decided to testify about Jeffrey Epstein following a warning of contempt of Congress from Republicans.

Clintons Set to Testify Amid Contempt Threats Bill Clinton, the former president, along with his wife Hillary Clinton, who ran for president but did not win, have decided to testify before Congress following threats of contempt charges against them. This came after they had initially accused the government of misusing its agencies to target political […]
Trump calls on House Republicans to approve funding agreement during government shutdown

President Donald Trump is facing pushback regarding the funding agreement he struck with Senate Democrats. A growing faction of House conservatives is threatening to oppose the deal unless specific conditions are met. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) finds himself in a tricky position, insisting that the Election Integrity Act be included in the pro-Trump deal […]
Schumer cautions that the House Republicans’ SAVE Act in the funding agreement won’t succeed.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York has expressed strong opposition to House Republicans’ attempts to integrate a voter ID bill into a funding agreement supported by President Trump. He warned that if this bill makes it to the Senate, it won’t survive. Amid ongoing negotiations, House Republicans are looking to secure a win […]
Republicans criticize federal judge for unusual immigration decision involving father and son

A federal judge’s order calling for the release of a father and his 5-year-old son over the weekend has sparked strong criticism from Republicans. The directive implied that the Trump administration had an “evil lust for unbridled power.” Judge Fred Beery, who was appointed by Clinton, noted that Adrian Conejo Arias and his son, Liam, […]