Live updates: Trump tees up tariffs; Gabbard faces Senate vote
President Trump said he announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, adding that he would kick off mutual tariffs in a few days as well. When asked which countries will be affected, Trump said steel and aluminum tariffs will affect “everyone.” The Senate will return late this afternoon when Tarshi Gabbard's appointment to […]
Senate GOP Sets Ambitious Strategy To Expand Majority In Midterms
Senate Republicans are creating an ambitious strategy to expand their 53-seat majority in the middle of 2026. Although the midterm has historically supported the party rather than the White House, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who leads the Senate GOP's campaign division during the 2026 cycle, has seen 55 members of the National Republican Party. […]
FACT CHECK: No, The Senate Has Not Yet Confirmed RFK Jr As HHS Secretary As Of Feb. 7
Posts Share on Facebook The US Senate claims that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Verdict: False According to NBC News, the Senate Finance Committee voted to advance the nomination of Kennedy Jr. However, he has not yet been confirmed as HHS secretary […]
House, Senate lawmakers move to slap limits on NGOs aiding illegal immigrants amid Trump funding crackdown
First on FOX: Two lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced separate bills to slap the restrictions on non-governmental organizations (NGOs). They believe it is undermining US immigration laws. R-Texas Rep. Lance Gooden has reintroduced “protecting federal funds against human trafficking and smuggling laws,” but Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) has been involved in illegal […]
House, Senate Republicans race each other to advance Trump agenda
House and Senate Republicans compete this week against each other to see who can advance President Trump's vast domestic agenda as the two rooms advance contrasting legislative strategies. In the House, speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republicans will continue to work on budget resolutions that will advance Trump's priorities in one bill, despite the fact […]
‘Put down the bong’: Senator lashes out at UK prime minister on Senate floor
R-La. Senator John Kennedy of the United Kingdom launched a unique attack on British Prime Minister Stage of Kiel over plans to abandon military bases in the Indian Ocean, warning British leaders to “put the bongs.” “The UK is our friend. I went to school there for a while. I love them and want to […]
RFK Jr. testifies before Senate, gets into heated battle with Bernie Sanders
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testifies before the … source
Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the heart of fierce speculation as Republicans wait for Republicans to see if they will fight Sen. John Ossoff (D-GA.) next year. . Republicans are the party's most frightening candidate against Ossov, the first-year senator who cleared the field and beat Trump-backed Republicans in one of the biggest […]
Senate votes on Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Senators vote on whether to confirm former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s secretary of defense. source
Dueling Trump budget bill proposals have House, Senate on collision course
House Republicans are competing on plans to preempt their Senate counterparts and pass swept conservative policy legislation and advance President Donald Trump's agenda. Plans to take the first step in this week's budget settlement process have been turned down in the House, with the Finance Hawks balking to GOP leaders in the first rough proposal […]