Democratic Senate leader caves to Republicans in government shutdown standoff and more top headlines
Good morning, welcome to Fox News First, the morning newsletter. And here's what you need to know to start your day… Top 3 1. Schumer votes to fund the government 2. Dem gushes after Party Leader's Cave 3. Federal agencies deal with Doge Key Headings Full focus – Vance breaks down how Trump follows on […]
Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs – The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz, president Donald Trump's pick who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning. 64 years old He was a respected cardiac surgeon. A popular TV pitchman. Now he is aiming to oversee health insurance for around 150 million Americans who […]
House Democrats bash Senate colleagues for backing GOP spending bill: ‘Huge slap in the face’
House Democrats are furious with fellow Senate Democrats for supporting the Republican spending bill, with minority leader Charles Schumer (DN.Y.) and other aisles hopping senators said President Trump was set to sacrifice his components to hamper the government. “There's a deep sense of anger and betrayal,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, DN.Y. “And this isn't just […]
AOC Urges Senate Dems Not to Vote for ‘Dangerous’ GOP Spending Bill
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) appeared on CNN's “The Lead” and urged Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-ny) not to vote for the six-month suspension spending bill. Host Jake Tapper said, “You're urging people to call the senators and order them not to vote for the cloud. What do you say to the rebuttal, as government […]
Senate GOP Rolls Schumer In Government Funding Fight
Senate Democrat minority leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday evening that he would support the GOP spending bill on the Senate floor, leaving Senate Republicans open and under pressure to avoid partial closures. Schumer's decision to advance a Trump-backed suspension spending bill that funds government operations by the end of September will bring an end to […]
White House rips Senate Dems with their own words for ‘hypocrisy’ over looming shutdown
First on FOX: The White House has compiled Senate Democrats' highlight reels in recent years against potential government shutdowns as an attack on democracy. This week, the same Democrat cheated on her by rejecting Trump-backed federal funding laws that avoid the looming shutdown. “This is democracy, and in democracy, hostage tactics are a last resort […]
Senate Banking panel advances stablecoin bill
The Senate Banking Committee on Thursday voted for Advanced Act to develop a regulatory framework for payment stability. The genius act move marks a significant victory for the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers. He turned to this Congress quickly to pass stablecoin and cryptocurrency market structure laws. “For too long, there's no Stablecoins regulatory framework, […]
Pete Buttigieg Forgoes Senate Bid, Sparking Speculation of Potential 2028 Run
Former Transport Secretary Pete Battigigue has vowed to bid for the Senate in Michigan, sparking rumors that he will instead focus on yet another presidential election in 2028. Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, was keeping an eye on Michigan Senate seats after Democrat Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) made no demand for reelection. Sources […]
Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted on Wednesday to approve Jay Bhatacharya as director of the National Institutes of Health. He is currently facing a glide pass to confirm in the full Senate. Bhattacharya will work with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Director of Health and Human Services, on the scheduled overhaul […]
Republicans presented with Senate pickup opportunity as Democrat announces retirement
New Hampshire Democrat Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced Wednesday that she would not seek reelection in 2026, giving Republicans another opportunity to increase their Senate majority. Shaheen has been in the Senate since 2009, turning his previous red seat blue. Shaheen previously served as governor and senator. “New Hampshire has a proud tradition of electing common […]