As Trump Continues Touting Mass Deportation Plans, One Non-Political Obstacle Remains: Not Enough Money
Trump has promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in American history. But will he be able to do so without the necessary budget?
Congress Passes Last-Minute Spending Bill, Averting Holiday Government Shutdown
The bipartisan deal funds disaster relief and farmers but omits a debt ceiling hike, setting the stage for fiscal battles in 2024.
House Republicans Forced to Split Spending Bill Into Even Smaller Pieces After Trump-Backed Version Tanks in Vote
The plan could allow each piece to pass or fail on its own. CR and disaster relief are among the reported votes
GOP Rep. Says Trump Should Go To D.C To Work On Funding Package: 'He Is, Not Infrequently, a Disruptive Force'
Dusty Johnson said having the President-elect there would be "wonderful."
Republicans Quietly Remove Child Cancer Research Funds from Budget After Elon Push to Kill Government Spending Bill
Elon Musk pushed Republicans to remove frivolous expenditure from the government spending bill, which included $190 million dedicated to child cancer research.
Here Are The Only Two Democrats That Voted to Pass Mike Johnson's Spending Bill
Kathy Castor from Florida and Marie Gleusenkamp Perez from Washington were the lawmakers who broke party ranks to support the ultimately failed bill
Group of Bipartisan Senators Willing to Give New Version of Failed Border Bill a Second Chance
As border crossings go down and a new administration comes in, a bipartisan group in the Senate wants to reach a new deal to help handle the border.
Lawmaker Predicts 'Epic Problem' For Trump As Elon Musk Gains Political Power: 'I'm Just Going To Invest In Popcorn'
Rep. Mark Pocan joined the growing list of Democrats raising alarm about Musk's influence in the Republican party
Trump Follows Elon Musk in Opposing Mike Johnson's 1,500 Page Spending Bill
The President-elect has joined the chorus of Republicans blasting the bill
Millions Of Government Workers Could Go Without a Paycheck During The Holidays If Elon Musk Gets His Shutdown
The billionaire is actively pressuring lawmakers to block the CR aimed at funding the government through the spring
Elon Musk Calls For Effective Government Shutdown Until Trump Takes Office Instead of Passing Mike Johnson's Spending Bill
The billionaire has been fiercely criticizing the CR aimed at averting the shutdown.
Indiana Republican Ditches Party to Work with Musk on DOGE: 'I Do Not Need to Be Involved in Circuses'
Indiana Republican has stepped away from House GOP committees to join Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on DOGE.
MAGA Allies Lay 'Day One' Demands For Trump's Presidency on Mike Johnson's Desk
Immigration enforcement tops the list of demands
Fuming House Republican Says Congressional Ethics Doesn't Exist After Secret Vote to Release Damning Matt Gaetz Report: 'Clown Show'
A House Republican stated that congressional ethics does not exist after the House Ethics Committee took a secret vote to release their report on Matt Gaetz.
Matt Gaetz Suggests Voting For Mike Johnsons' Spending Bill is Worse Than 'Embarrassing' Past of Womanizing and Partying
The former Rep. took on the CR dominating the conversation while rejecting any criminal activity stemming from the House Ethics Committee set to be published soon
Matt Gaetz Admits to 'Womanizing' More Than He Should Have: 'I Often Sent Funds to Women I Dated'
The former Florida representative faced several allegations, including sexual misconduct, using campaign funds for personal use and accepting bribes.
Matt Gaetz Ethics Report on Alleged Sexual Misconduct, Drug Use to Be Released After Rare Reversal
Gaetz has fiercely denied all accusations.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Warns Mike Johnson's 'Cramnibus' Bill Will Come Back to Haunt Him
The lawmaker issued an ominous warning for the House Speaker should he move on with the bill. "Beware the Ides of March.."
GOP Lawmakers Are Proposing Border Security For Dreamers' Rights In Latest Immigration Enforcement Negotiation
Trump said in a recent interview he wanted to work with Dems to protects Dreamers. Staunch border hawks think deportations should be the focus instead.
North Carolina Republican Caught in Work Meeting Using Handle Linked to 'Black Nazi' Porn Scandal
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's online alias "minisoldr" linked to "Black Nazi" porn scandal resurfaces during an inaugural meeting.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens Violent Action Against New Jersey Drones: 'I'll Shoot the Drones Down Myself'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatened to shoot down drones in New Jersey.
The Full List of Republican Governors Who Have Vowed To Help Trump Carry Out Mass Deportations
Over half of the country's governors have pledged their support for the president-elect's efforts to this end
Lara Trump Is Openly Seeking To Be The Next Florida Senator, But Donald Trump Doesn't Think She'll Get The Post
"No, I don't," Trump said when asked directly about the possibility that his daughter-in-law replaces Marco Rubio
South Carolina Republican Wants to Make Abortions Punishable by Death
A South Carolina Republican wants to reintroduce a bill that would make abortions punishable by death.
Republican Bill Inspired by Trump Would Let Convicted Felons Run for Public Office in Missouri
The "Donald J. Trump Election Qualification Act" was inspired by the president-elect and would allow convicted felons to run for public office.
Ex GOP Strategist Explains Why California Latinos Are Shifting Toward Trump And The Republican Party
With economic challenges like housing costs and inflation top of mind, more California Latinos are turning to Republicans, signaling a generational shift, Mike Madrid said in an op-ed for the LA Times
Kari Lake's MAGA Loyalty Finally Pays Off As Trump Announces Appointment In The Next Administration
Lake will be nominated to be the next director of Voice of America by the next head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the president-elect said
Kyrsten Sinema Tanks Critical Biden Nominee with First Senate Vote in Weeks, Hands Trump Control of Key Committee
In her first senate vote in weeks, Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema helped tank President Biden's nominee to secure a Democrat-majority on the National Labor Relations Board.
Kari Lake's Years Of MAGA Loyalty, Election Denying For Trump Has Yet to Pay Off
The Arizona Republican, a staunch Trump ally, has been passed over as ambassador to Mexico after reportedly being floated for the position.
Pete Hegseth Inches Closer to Becoming Defense Secretary As Key Detractor Seems More Open To His Nomination
Hegseth, who has been at the center of multiple sexual assault and substance abuse allegation, is seemingly turning around a key Sen. for his appointment.