As chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Sen. Rand Paul is at the center of some of the country’s most critical debates. He speaks with Robert Costa about why he doesn’t support President Trump’s decision to launch strikes in Iran and how he feels about new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling for Republicans to provide Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with enough funding to last a decade. He believes Republicans can do that without the support of a single Democrat. “We can do it with just 50 votes,” Cruz said. Lawmakers in … Read more
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., did not rule out supporting putting U.S. troops on the ground in Iran, saying in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that “we’ve got to be able to know what the objectives are and what they’re actually carrying out.” Asked by moderator Kristen Welker whether he would support President … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid a funding standoff that went into overtime on Friday, Sen. John Fetterman is stressing the need for lawmakers to end travel delays and support the country’s weakened airport security as he warns that security preparations are “significantly behind” for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I … Read more
Sen. Jacky Rosen says ending DHS shutdown “really hinges on what the president wants” – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers remain divided on Day 40 of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada joins “The Takeout” to discuss where talks stand. Source link
Democrats in Congress are seeking oversight of the war in Iran. One of those Democrats is Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, who pushed for Tuesday’s war powers resolution vote, which failed mostly along party lines. Duckworth joins “The Takeout” to share her views on the conflict. Source link
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., in his patented off-the-cuff, southern style, urged the “smart lawyers” in Congress and beyond to rework the SAVE America Act to pass Senate parliamentarian “muster,” so it can move to law with a simple budget reconciliation majority. “You don’t know till you try, … Read more
The 60-vote threshold stops bad bills, but it also makes it impossible for the GOP to pass good ones. Source link
WASHINGTON — A key Senate committee voted 8-7 on Thursday to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The vote on the Senate Homeland Security Committee sends Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to the full Senate for consideration one day after a contentious confirmation hearing. The committee … Read more