Trump encounters Senate GOP limits with failed Gaetz AG push
President-elect Trump's unfortunate nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to head the Department of Justice points to potential limitations in swaying candidates and interacting with Senate Republicans. It was an early sign that Trump's room for maneuver was shrinking. His cabinet was installed. President Trump, buoyed by his election victory earlier this month, nominated […]
Senate Dems in race to push through radical judges after ‘handshake agreement’ to give Trump circuit slots
Senate Democrats have no choice but to confirm far-left federal judges by the end of next month's session of the 118th Congress, even after striking a “handshake deal” with Republicans that would give up four appeals court appointments to President-elect Donald Trump. I'm in a hurry. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said this week […]
‘Conveyor belt of radicals’: GOP slammed over Senate absences that helped Biden score more judges in lame duck
J.D. Vance helps nominee navigate Senate FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram examines the vice president-elect's efforts to counter potential obstacles in Congress to some of President-elect Donald Trump's administration nominees in “Special Report” . Senate Republicans came under fire this week for several absent votes, with each absent Republican member agreeing to confirm […]
Democrat Bob Casey concedes PA Senate race to Dave McCormick
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey announced Thursday that he has conceded the race to Republican candidate Dave McCormick, more than two weeks after Election Day. Casey said in a statement that she called McCormick to congratulate him. McCormick's campaign also independently confirmed the news to Fox News Digital. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate […]
Hawley says Mayorkas, Wray ‘absolutely’ skipped Senate hearing due to Laken Riley verdict, calls for subpoenas
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) claims that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray were absent from Senate hearings to avoid criticism of the Laken Riley murder verdict. are. Mr. Mayorkas and Mr. Wray were scheduled to testify before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Thursday, but the hearing was postponed because they […]
Casey concedes to McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate race
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick in Thursday's Pennsylvania Senate race. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election as senator from Pennsylvania,” Casey said in a statement Thursday. “Once the first vote count is complete, Pennsylvanians will be able to move forward knowing their voices have been […]
Senate reaches deal on stalled Biden judicial nominees
The Senate on Thursday announced an agreement to complete work on seven of President Biden's nine stalled judicial nominees, who sparked fierce battles on the Senate floor this week. A Senate Democratic leadership aide familiar with the agreement said the Senate is expected to finish confirming all the judges invited to the chamber by Senate […]
Democrat Bob Casey finally concedes Senate election to McCormick after trying to count illegal votes in Pennsylvania
The contentious race for one of Pennsylvania's Senate seats finally ended with Democratic incumbent Bob Casey calling on Republican challenger Dave McCormick to concede. Republicans accused election officials in several Pennsylvania counties of trying to subvert the election by illegally counting votes in a recount. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sided with Republicans, but some officials […]
Democrat Bob Casey concedes PA Senate race to Dave McCormick, ending recount
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded his race to Republican candidate Dave McCormick, ending a lengthy automatic recount in the Keystone State more than two weeks after Election Day. Announced. Casey said in a statement that she called McCormick to congratulate him. McCormick's campaign also independently confirmed the news to Fox News Digital. […]
Mayorkas, Wray Refuse to Testify Before Senate Committee on Terrorism Threats to U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray refuse to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on terrorist threats facing the United States did. Hours before both men were scheduled to testify before the Senate on Thursday, a Department of Homeland Security […]