Republican senator predicts Gaetz wouldn't win Florida governorship after he teases run
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-Fla.) shot down the idea that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)'s candidacy for Florida governor will be successful in an interview with The State of Florida. More from Politico's handbook Podcast. Asked if he thought Gaetz would run for governor of Florida, Cramer said, “I don't think it would work. But I […]
Laken Riley murder: Georgia senator demands death penalty for Jose Ibarra
State senators are asking Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to intervene and file an emergency motion seeking the death penalty for Laken Riley's killer, but Carr's office says he has no law to do so. He claims that he has no authority. Deborah Gonzalez, the district attorney for the Western Judicial District, which includes Athens, […]
PA Senator Bob Casey Concedes Election to Republican Dave McCormick
After two weeks of contesting the election results, Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) conceded his race to Republican Dave McCormick. Mr. Casey announced his concession in a video posted to social media on Thursday. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate,” he said. “Once the […]
GOP senator debuts bill to abolish Department of Education following Trump campaign promise
Fox's first appearance: Republican senators introduced a measure Thursday to eliminate the Department of Education after President-elect Donald Trump indicated he would do so during the 2024 campaign. Sen. Mike Rounds (R.S.D.) introduced a bill in the Senate that would abolish the Department of Education and impose certain responsibilities and programs currently administered by various […]
Schumer called out for 'petty' move targeting incoming Republican senator
Fox News’ Chad Pergram reports the latest on Trump’s Senate confirmations. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., also weighs in on … source
GOP senator: Using military for deportations would be 'huge mistake'
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (R) criticized the possibility that President-elect Trump has indicated in recent days that he is open to using the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations. “I don't support putting troops into cities in an emergency. I think that's a big mistake,” Paul said Tuesday on Newsmax's “Rob Schmidt Tonight.” The […]
Longtime Dem senator ousted: 'America won last night'
Ohio Senator-elect Bernie Moreno reacts to his victory against Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown, and shares a message on … source
Incoming GOP senator rallies behind Gaetz, Trump’s Cabinet picks: ‘Republican majority must unite’
First appearance on Fox: Republican Senator-elect Bernie Moreno released a statement defending Donald Trump's cabinet appointments, including attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz, and argued that the president-elect has a “mission” from the American people. did. “The American people gave President Trump a mandate, and it is important that Senate Republicans swiftly confirm President Trump's nominee,” […]
Next Senator Must ‘Be Strong on Immigration’
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday previewed his plan to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, saying that Florida's next senator will be “a leader on immigration and He emphasized that Japan must be strong on border issues. safety. “Senator Marco Rubio is scheduled to resign from the […]
Ron DeSantis says Marco Rubio replacement senator must have ‘proven record of results’ as MAGA pushes for Lara Trump appointment
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday responded to calls for Republican National Committee co-chairman Lara Trump to appoint whoever he chooses to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida). , announced that candidates must have a “proven track record.” Take your seat. “Florida has the power to help President Trump fulfill his electoral mandate, to be […]