Republicans eye picking up $400M tab for Trump’s ballroom as some Dems open to ‘discuss’ idea

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A cohort of Senate Republicans wants to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to fund President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom after a third assassination attempt was foiled over the weekend. Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Katie Britt, R-Ala., and Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., plan to introduce legislation that … Read more

Johnson scrambles as Trump, Senate Republicans pressure House to fund DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Congressional Republicans entered the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown united — 75 days later, and they are increasingly at odds over how to end it. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is now floating a change to the Senate’s DHS bill funding most of the department … Read more

Trump aims to defeat dissident Republicans in key May primaries

President Donald Trump’s yearslong revenge tour against select members of his own party faces big tests in May as Trump looks to oust multiple Republican lawmakers who have crossed him in the past. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Primaries in Kentucky, Indiana and Louisiana are … Read more

Senate Republicans block Democrats’ attempt to force Cuba war powers vote

Washington — Senate Democrats on Tuesday tried to force a vote on a measure to prevent President Trump from launching a military attack on Cuba, as he repeatedly threatens action against the island.  But Republicans blocked the procedural vote from moving forward, arguing that the U.S. isn’t engaged in hostilities with Cuba. The issue is … Read more

Florida Gov. DeSantis unveils redistricting proposal that may favor Republicans

Florida Gov. DeSantis unveils redistricting proposal that may favor Republicans – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a GOP-leaning redistricting proposal in the wake of high-stakes redistricting efforts in Texas and California. CBS News contributor and election law expert David Becker joins with more. Source link

Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown

Tom Emmer on WHCA Dinner shooting, DHS funding dispute amid political violence House Majority Whip Tom Emmer details his experience during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, where he needed assistance due to a foot injury. He praises the Secret Service’s quick action in neutralizing the suspect, Cole Allen, who had anti-Trump posts. Emmer … Read more

Republicans in Congress push for Trump’s White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner

WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress launched new efforts Monday to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House, arguing that it would help avert security breaches like the shooting at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. A new bill introduced by Republican senators would authorize $400 million — roughly the … Read more

‘Hell Week’ in Washington: A look at House Republicans’ current bind, and how we got here

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There’s no such thing as hazing in Congress. You won’t find “fraternity row,” with each house festooned with a trifecta of deltas, gammas and epsilons. No drinking games here. At least not officially. WHCD SHOOTING SHOWS DEMS ARE ‘PLAYING’ WITH AMERICANS’ SAFETY BY WITHHOLDING DHS FUNDING, GOP … Read more

DeSantis proposes new congressional map that could net Republicans 4 House seats

DeSantis proposes new congressional map that could net Republicans 4 House seats – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his new redistricting map on Monday that could add four more Republican House seats. Former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York and Republican strategist Marc Short join with analysis. Source link