Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledges having a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail that began while she was a lawmaker, according to legal documents. But she also contends she shouldn’t be subject to a lawsuit by the man’s ex-wife, who blames Sinema for the marriage ending. The North Carolina federal court … Read more
The Health and Human Services watchdog’s office has been asked to provide a temporary security detail for Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, sources with direct knowledge of the request tell CBS News. The request for the security detail from the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General is unusual because Pulte’s … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., on Thursday renewed the push for his bill to expand the denaturalization process for people who commit fraud, serious felonies or join terrorist organizations. Schmitt brought up his legislation, the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, after a naturalized citizen originally from … Read more
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he’s the only Democratic voice in the Senate backing President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. Fetterman joins “The Takeout” to discuss his stance, how he hopes to end the partial government shutdown and more. Source link
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Wednesday he believes the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has been “effective” and is moving toward an “appropriate outcome.” “I think, overall, what’s accomplished is remarkable,” Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday. Pressed on whether the war was going “well,” Fetterman … Read more
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania on Wednesday dismissed the SAVE America Act, the controversial elections bill being pushed by the Trump administration and some Republican lawmakers, criticizing what he sees as the GOP’s about-face on mail-in voting. “I don’t support it…in its current state,” Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in … Read more
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, reversed himself on the Senate filibuster Wednesday after years of unflinching support for the 60-vote threshold to pass most bills. Now, locked in a competitive Republican runoff for his Senate seat and eyeing President Donald Trump’s endorsement, Cornyn says he’ll support “whatever changes to Senate rules that may prove necessary” … Read more
Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., will announce Wednesday that he is running for Senate in Oklahoma, two sources familiar with his plans told NBC News. Hern will run to fill Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s seat after President Donald Trump selected the Oklahoma senator to be the next nominee for homeland security secretary. Hern’s plans were first reported … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The race for Mississippi’s Senate seat is set for November and will feature a clash of a sitting incumbent battling a foe she once blocked from a lifetime judicial appointment. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., cruised to a victory in her primary to earn the GOP nomination for … Read more
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has fended off a Republican primary challenger and will advance to the general election in Mississippi, NBC News projects. With 3% of the expected vote in, Hyde-Smith was at 83%, compared to 17% for physician Sarah Adlakha. Hyde-Smith’s Democratic opponent for November has yet to be determined, with three candidates competing in … Read more