This Trump executive order ‘boggles the mind,’ says GOP-appointed judge
U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, appointed by former President Ronald Reagan, signed the temporary restraining order on ...
Explainer-Trump says corporate diversity efforts are illegal - but are they?
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order designed to eradicate workforce diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...
GOP Fears Jan. 6 Probe Will Expose Their X-Rated and ‘Embarrassing’ Texts
An aide to Mike Johnson has reportedly urged lawmakers to not subpoena Cassidy Hutchinson to keep the sordid texts under wraps.
204 House Dems vote against bill to give lifesaving treatment to infants who survive abortions
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday to mandate doctors perform lifesaving care for babies born alive after abortion attempts.
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Takeaways: Some of Trump’s Davos declarations could divide Republicans
Donald Trump put friends and foes on notice when he addressed the World Economic Forum on Thursday, making his return to the world stage.
First Republican Senator breaks ranks to oppose Trump Cabinet nominee
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ...
To gain a court seat, Republicans seek to throw out thousands of votes
Most elections are decided at the ballot box. This one may be decided in court - by the very justices who will sit alongside whoever is ultimately declared the winner.
Return of the king? Trump 'pushing the boundaries' of executive power
The Senate has advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Secretary, setting up a confirmation vote. Also, the House GOP is eyeing cuts to social welfare programs. NBC news' Julie Tsirkin, MSNBC ...
How Many Senate Votes Does Pete Hegseth Need To Confirm As Defense Secretary?
Pete Hegseth needs a simple majority in the Senate for confirmation. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, he requires at least 51 votes. Given Senator Murkowski's opposition, Hegseth must secure ...
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'This is big': MSNBC reports Hegseth vote in doubt after major GOP defection
According to NBC's Julie Tsirkin, the nomination of Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's secretary of defense is teetering after a senior Republican told reporters the party may need ...
Trump Drive to Cut Safety Net Could Hit His Voters
The new administration wants to slash aid for health, food and housing, but many of those programs now reach the struggling working class he is courting.