WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told House Republicans on a conference call Friday that he plans to hold a vote on a bill to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days, according to a source on the call. Johnson’s comments signal that the House has no intention, at least for … Read more
The Senate voted overnight to pass most Department of Homeland Security funding that could end the TSA line chaos at U.S. airports. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the matter soon. CBS News’ Jarred Hill reports, and Semafor’s Nicholas Wu has more insight. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Democrats largely voted in lockstep to continue the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown Thursday despite growing fallout over air travel nationwide. Democrats’ opposition to ending the funding lapse — the second longest in history — comes as lawmakers could leave for recess before striking a … Read more
Washington — An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday, despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer saying last week that Democrats were not opposed to such a requirement. The amendment to the elections bill needed 60 votes to advance. It was … Read more
Washington — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump’s shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem’s leadership. In a 54-45 vote, the Senate confirmed Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican who’s been in the Senate since 2023. Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., survived a key test vote on Sunday on his way to becoming the next Homeland Security chief. Mullin, who was tapped by President Donald Trump to be the next Department of Homeland Security secretary, still has one more vote to go, and likely … Read more
Washington — The Senate advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security secretary on Sunday after the president announced that the Oklahoma Republican would replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Mullin’s nomination. A final confirmation vote is … Read more
Senate vote fails to fund Homeland Security Department as shutdown drags on – CBS News Watch CBS News Another attempt to end the partial government shutdown failed on Friday after 35 days at a standstill. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more. Source link
As the Senate debates the SAVE Act and changes to U.S. voting, a new CBS News poll shows that the idea of needing a photo ID to vote has wide support nationally. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers. Source link
It appears Congress, which has not authorized the war with Iran, may be asked to provide $200 billion to pay for it. That number is not official, but senior House and Senate Republicans did not deny it on Thursday and sounded vaguely supportive. CBS News’ Major Garrett has more. Source link