John Cornyn Sought to Leapfrog Tom Cotton Atop Senate Intelligence Committee
After losing the leadership race, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) overtook Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) to become the Senate intelligence leader, despite Cotton's seniority on the committee. He tried to take the top position on the committee. Cornyn's move was discussed among Senate Republicans, Politico reportsaid a party official. Seniority is sacrosanct in the old-fashioned Senate […]
Trump allies turn up the heat on GOP Senate holdouts in nomination battles
As President-elect Trump and his transition team steer Cabinet nominees through the minefield of the Senate confirmation process, MAGA's leading allies are also joining the fight by putting pressure on Republicans who aren't completely on board. . “There are no resources we won't use to go after U.S. senators who vote against Donald Trump's Cabinet […]
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Wednesday that he is “committed” to passing legislation to enact parts of Social Security before Congress launches new classes next month. schumer said at the meeting The Senate “is going to take action on Social Security,” he told union members, “and they're going to find out […]
Marine critic of Afghan withdrawal to lead rank-and-file enlistees in Senate visits promoting Hegseth
Exclusive: An Ohio Marine colonel who has publicly spoken out against the Afghanistan withdrawal will lead visiting members of the Senate next week in support of defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Stuart Sherrer, who was imprisoned in Jacksonville, North Carolina, in Brig. He said he is organizing men and women who have enlisted. Scherer emphasized that […]
Bernie Sanders Says He Likely Will Leave Senate at Age 89
Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has indicated he “probably” won't run for re-election in six years, when he turns 89. The 83-year-old senator is best known for supporting and despised socialist economic policies (and sabotage) Supported by the Democratic establishment during the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, he is one of the oldest members of […]
McConnell’s Senate money machine makes transition to Thune as new era begins
The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), the largest outside group and financial boon for Senate Republicans, has the support of Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R.D., who is preparing to assume the top Republican role in 2025. people are joining. SLF was founded by people aligned with outgoing Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and […]
Angel Mom Tells Senate Democrats ‘Deportation Is Necessary,’ Showing Photo of Murdered Daughter
Patti Morin, angel mom of Rachel Morin, the 37-year-old daughter who was allegedly killed by members of the Illegal Alien MS-13 gang, is calling for President Joe to redress the record wave of illegal immigration. He needs to be deported,” he told senators. Biden's watch. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Patty Morin […]
Crypto lobby targets SEC’s Crenshaw ahead of Senate committee vote
FOX Business' Charlie Gasparino talks about the crypto industry's efforts to stop SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw from getting a second term on “The Claman Countdown.” Crypto industry seeks to block Carolyn Crenshaw's re-nomination to the Securities and Exchange Commission as the Senate Banking Committee prepares to vote on her second term as Wall Street's top […]
Trump’s deportation plan would hurt families and economy, Senate hears | US immigration
President Donald Trump's pledge to carry out the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history will separate families and harm the economy, witnesses testified at a Senate hearing Tuesday, with Republicans on the committee The official warned that illegal immigrants living in the country “should be prepared to leave.” ”. The president-elect has declared a national […]
Trump pressing DeSantis to name Lara Trump as Rubio’s Senate successor: source
President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to nominate his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to Sen. Marco Rubio's seat in the Sunshine State, Fox Digital reports. Understood. President-elect Trump nominated Rubio for secretary of state last month, leaving the decision to name a successor to DeSantis. DeSantis said last month that he would likely […]