Dems join Republicans to crush Tlaib’s war powers resolution in lopsided House vote

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives rejected a measure from Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., targeting U.S. military involvement in Lebanon.  Tlaib’s measure failed in a bipartisan vote of 189-225 on Tuesday, with 22 Democrats joining nearly all Republicans against it.  The resolution would have specifically barred U.S. forces from … Read more

Republicans declare war on ‘organized theft’ with government fraud crackdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A cohort of Senate Republicans are launching an anti-fraud task force to mirror the efforts of the Trump administration in its multibillion-dollar fraud crusade. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., is leading the group of nine Senate Republicans in their formation of the Anti-Fraud Task Force, … Read more

Trump calls on House Republicans to unify after meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson

President Trump continues to demand legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and voter identification at polling sites. That’s driven Congress into a standoff. On social media Thursday, the president told House Republicans to unify. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Source link

Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers resolution after clashing with Trump at Capitol meeting

Republican senators switched their votes on an Iran war resolution late Wednesday, hours after a fractious meeting that included a shouting match with President Donald Trump over their opposition to the conflict. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Rand Paul … Read more

Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers as key Republicans shift votes

The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump’s power to wage war against Iran, in a victory for the president and Senate GOP leadership as they seek to quell congressional discontent with the Trump administration’s Iran strategy. The procedural motion failed in a 50 to 47 vote, with two Republicans — … Read more

Irate Republicans accuse Trump of handing Democrats a win after blowing up housing package

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate was left in a state of confusion and anger in the wake of President Donald Trump’s last-minute declaration that he would not sign into law a colossal housing package filled with his own priorities.  It comes as Trump is expected to have a closed-door lunch … Read more

Trump to meet with Senate Republicans amid tension over SAVE America Act

Washington — President Trump is set to attend a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Wednesday to push for an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act that GOP leaders have repeatedly stressed has no chance of passing. “We’re just going to talk about SAVE America. We have to pass the SAVE America Act,” … Read more

Republicans break with Trump to rebuke Iran war — but it won’t change policy

Trump admin confident on Iran deal progress Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports after President Trump’s administration expressed confidence in Iran deal progress, while Trump issues warnings to the regime. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats scored another win in pushing back against President Donald Trump’s war in Iran on Tuesday, … Read more

Reporter’s Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

Senate postpones Jay Clayton confirmation after Trump upends plans Senate postpones Jay Clayton’s DNI confirmation hearing following President Donald Trump’s declaration that he won’t approve FISA without the SAVE America Act. Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports live from Capitol Hill on the political drama. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! … Read more

Reporter’s Notebook: Senate Republicans brace for tough lunch with Trump amid legislative clashes

Senate postpones Jay Clayton confirmation after Trump upends plans Senate postpones Jay Clayton’s DNI confirmation hearing following President Donald Trump’s declaration that he won’t approve FISA without the SAVE America Act. Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports live from Capitol Hill on the political drama. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! … Read more