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Senate Banking Republicans eye changes to key insurance program after fires

Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee are in the early stages of drafting a bill that would include changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and aid for victims of other natural disasters. Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louis.) told The Hill on Tuesday that he and Sen. Mike Rounds (R.S.D.) will be joining Senate Banking […]

Biden to lift Cuba terrorism designation days before he leaves office, outraging Republicans

WASHINGTON — Less than a week before leaving office, outgoing President Biden lifted Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, infuriating Republican lawmakers who believe tougher sanctions should remain in place. Biden's decision to ease restrictions on the island, long ruled by communists, was first reported by the Associated Press, but the White House […]

Meet Leader John Thune’s all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority

First appearance on Fox: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R.S., is taking over from longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and is looking to make his impression on the Senate. He selected four powerful Republican allies to serve as members of his official cabinet. ,, The new Republican leaders are Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Sen. […]

Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don't take the bait from Democrats

Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees not to fall prey to Democrats in high-stakes confirmation hearings starting next week that could be the difference between winning and losing some of Trump's picks. A number of hearings will be held next week, chaired by Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, aimed […]

House Republicans face massive debt problem

House Republicans are in trouble. They want to pass a major agenda for President-elect Trump, preferably during his first 100 days in office. And they don't want to increase the federal deficit any further. It seems impossible. President Trump's agenda includes an extension of the 2017 tax cuts, as well as possible add-ons such as […]

SALT-focused Republicans to meet with Trump as they threaten to hold up bill

Republicans, who have vowed to withhold support for President-elect Trump's ambitious policies unless the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions is increased, are scheduled to meet with the president-elect this weekend. “I've been clear from the beginning: I will not support any tax bill that does not eliminate the SALT cap,” Rep. Mike […]

Republicans blast ‘joke’ sentencing of Trump 10 days before swearing in

Republicans on Friday condemned President-elect Donald Trump's ruling, calling it “disgraceful.” Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge from the military on Friday morning in New York City. He was convicted last year of falsifying business records after a years-long investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Democrats lend aid to Republicans as Laken-Reilly Act […]