Politics

Senate border budget triumphs after all-night session while Trump-backed House bill lags

Senate Republicans scored a win over their House counterparts in the early morning hours of Friday, officially passing their preferred…

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FBI nominee Kash Patel confirmed in narrow Senate vote

The Senate on Thursday voted 51-49 to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director.  Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., voted "yes" on…

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Trump appoints Alice Marie Johnson ‘pardon czar’ during Black History Month event at White House

President Donald Trump on Thursday appointed Alice Marie Johnson, a woman he pardoned during his first term, as "pardon czar."…

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Waltz says Ukraine should ‘tone down’ criticism of Trump

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said Ukraine needs to "tone down" its criticism of President Donald Trump and its leader…

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Senate trying to advance Trump’s agenda

You’ll likely need a universal translator to decipher the fiscal discourse emanating from Capitol Hill this week and next. You’ll…

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‘GOOD RIDDANCE’: MAGA reacts to ‘RINO’ Mitch McConnell Senate exit

Many pro-Trump Republicans took to social media on Thursday to celebrate Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he would…

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Chainsaw-wielding Elon Musk makes ‘Dark MAGA’ appearance with Javier Milei at CPAC

Donning his "Dark Gothic MAGA" hat, a black coat and sunglasses, and wielding a chainsaw, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…

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Trump’s frustrations with Zelenskyy escalate as US turns up pressure on Ukraine to reach peace deal

The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Ukraine to broker a peace deal ending the conflict with Russia as President…

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Elon Musk makes surprise appearance at CPAC

Elon Musk is set to deliver his debut speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday afternoon.  CPAC…

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DOGE stimulus checks: Johnson side-steps question on Trump plan, says US has ‘giant deficit’

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., signaled he was not a fan of a proposal to send Americans stimulus checks with the…

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