Dems vow to force weekly Iran war votes after GOP blocks latest move to curb Trump

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans again didn’t budge against Senate Democrats’ bid to handcuff President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran. Senate Democrats again forced a vote on a war powers resolution to rein in Trump’s military authority in Iran, which Senate Republicans again blocked. It’s also been less than … Read more

N.C. Senate’s top Republican concedes in primary decided by 23 votes

The top Republican in the North Carolina Senate conceded to his challenger Tuesday in a razor-thin primary race despite having President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Phil Berger, the state Senate president pro tempore for the past 15 years, congratulated his opponent, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, in a race that went to a recount. “While this … Read more

IL Dems decline to defend ‘no’ votes on Laken Riley Act after student’s killing tied to repeat offender

Illegal migrant arrested for murder of Loyola student sparks sanctuary city debate New York Assemblyman Matt Slater condemns sanctuary city policies following the murder of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman by an illegal Venezuelan migrant, Jose Medina-Medina. Slater highlights the family’s statement blaming policy failures and criticizes Chicago Alderwoman Maria Hadden for suggesting Gorman … Read more

Trump’s DHS pick Mullin advances by one vote after Sen. Fetterman votes yes

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

Senate votes down effort to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers

Washington — The Senate defeated a war powers resolution on Wednesday that aimed to block President Trump from ramping up the war with Iran, as the operation approaches a fourth week.  In a 53 to 47 vote, a Democrat-led effort to restrict Mr. Trump from taking military action in Iran fell short for a third … Read more

Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years ahead of Trump-backed renovation project

The Kennedy Center’s board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years as President Trump calls for a major overhaul of the D.C.-based performing arts institution. It’s the latest move by Mr. Trump to put his stamp on the Kennedy Center, drawing stiff criticism from congressional Democrats and performing artists. The … Read more

Trump Kennedy Center’s board votes unanimously to approve $257M renovations and two-year closure

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Plans to shutter the Trump Kennedy Center were made official through a board of trustees vote on Monday afternoon, setting up a two-year renovation process that some Democratic lawmakers believe should have required more congressional input. The board unanimously approved the changes, according to a source familiar … Read more

Illegal immigrant’s two decades of unlawful votes expose the real ‘threat’ to Democracy: Experts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After an illegal immigrant was discovered to have been voting for more than a decade in Philadelphia, immigration experts are warning that the “system can fail” and that loss of voter confidence represents the true “serious threat” to American democracy.  In an interview with Fox News Digital, … Read more

Mullin promises to earn Dem votes as GOP colleagues pounce on his seat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s move to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and tap Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as her replacement triggered a domino effect in Congress. Before Mullin can take the helm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), he has to be confirmed. And once confirmed, … Read more

House votes to let Trump’s Operation Epic Fury continue in Iran

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives narrowly voted to allow President Donald Trump to continue Operation Epic Fury in Iran on Thursday. A bipartisan resolution led by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., failed to pass after several Democrats joined most Republicans in sinking it.  The legislation … Read more