Senate GOP tees up confirmation hearing blitz in effort to meet ambitious Trump targets
This week, Republicans will hold confirmation hearings for more than a dozen nominees for President-elect Trump's administration, including Pete Hegseth, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Gov. Kristi Noem (R). . Hegseth, who was nominated by President Trump to be secretary of defense, is scheduled to have one of his first hearings on Tuesday, when he […]
I Expect the Laken Riley Act Will Pass ‘with 60% or More in the Senate’
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said Sunday on CNN's “State of the Union” that the Laken Riley Act, named after a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student killed by an illegal immigrant, received 60 votes in the Senate. He said it would be passed. Or more. Host Jake Tapper said: “Speak to Congress now. The Senate this […]
Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats
Thirty-three Senate Democrats joined Republicans Thursday to clear key procedural hurdles on the Laken-Reilly Act. The 84-9 vote easily cleared the 60-vote threshold to allow debate on the bill and potential amendments. The Laken-Riley Act requires DHS to detain illegal aliens arrested, charged, or convicted of crimes such as robbery, theft, theft, and shoplifting. The […]
‘Delaying and obstructing’: Top Senate Republican hits back as Dem calls foul on Trump confirmation hearings
Fox's first appearance: Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, accused Democrats of “delaying and obstructing” President-elect Trump's top energy nominees in his administration. are. “Senate Democrats have once again shown that delaying and obstructing the incoming Trump administration is a top priority,” Lee said in an exclusive statement. “Documents […]
Senate GOP fears land mines in House could derail Trump's tax agenda
Senate Republicans fear President-elect Trump's tax plan will stall in the House due to several potential landmines, including demands by some Republicans to raise corporate taxes and remove caps on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. I am concerned that this is a possibility. The senators believe that if one or two House Republicans push […]
Trump Unveils 100-Executive Order Agenda For Senate Republicans With Focus On Border And Energy Policies
Migrants cross the border from Mexico and walk on the U.S. side of the border wall in Jacumba Hot Springs, California, on June 5, 2024. (Photo by Frederick J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers8:10am – Friday, January 10, 2025 President-elect Donald Trump previewed his initial agenda to Senate Republicans in a closed-door […]
The Senate should move fast to pass ICC sanctions bill
In a blow to the anti-Israel madness, the House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill condemning the International Criminal Court for its ludicrous activities against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The bill, called the Anti-Illegal Courts Act, would allow ICC officials and any foreign state that supports the ICC's efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, […]
Vance resigns from Senate as he and Trump prepare to take office
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has resigned his Senate seat as he prepares to take office alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Vance has served in the Senate since early 2023, resigning about two years into his six-year Senate term. “I do hereby resign from my position as a member of the Ohio State Senate, effective January 10, […]
Vance resigning his Senate seat at midnight
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) announced Thursday that he will resign from his Senate seat early Friday. Vance on Thursday sent his resignation to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) for the next four years in the White House. “As I prepare to assume the role of Vice President of the United States, I would like […]
Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vice President-elect J.D. Vance will resign his seat in the U.S. Senate effective Friday. Vance announced his intentions Thursday in a letter to Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who will be selecting his successor. “As I prepare to assume the role of Vice President of the United States, I would like to […]