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All-Women Senate Delegation Heads to Arctic to Reassure U.S. Allies in the Region
Eight senators will visit Canada, Greenland, Svalbard and Iceland amid tensions over continental defense commitments.
Democratic Senators Deflect Questions on Platner's Campaign, Say They're Not Following Maine Race Closely
The Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Susan Collins has faced scrutiny over resurfaced controversial comments about sexual assault and race.
Democratic Lawmakers Warn Data Protection Rules Exclude White House, CIA From Protected Sites
Senators Wyden and Heinrich and Rep. Jacobs urge Trump administration to expand safeguards covering commercial location data sales.
Ted Cruz Says GOP Senators Were 'Screaming' At Todd Blanche During Anti-Weaponization Fund Briefing
The Texas Republican described Thursday's closed-door meeting as one of the roughest he has seen in his Senate career, with half the caucus opposing the $1.8 billion fund.
White House Plans Record-Breaking July 4 Fireworks Display for America's 250th Anniversary
The planned show would use 860,754 fireworks over 40 minutes, surpassing the current Guinness record of 810,904 set in the Philippines in 2016.
GOP Senator Floats Stefanik as Possible Replacement for Gabbard as DNI
Rep. Stefanik, who was previously withdrawn from UN ambassador nomination over House voting math concerns, emerges as early frontrunner for intelligence post.
Burchett 'Disappointed' in Senate as Congress Leaves DC: 'We've Wasted a Whole Week'
The Tennessee Republican joined House conservatives in criticizing the upper chamber for leaving town without voting on a $72 million reconciliation package to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
GOP Senators Delay Immigration Enforcement Funding as Internal Divisions Over Trump Priorities Surface
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans were on the verge of passing the three-year immigration funding before disagreements over a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund stalled the effort.
Fox News Poll: Voters See Welfare Fraud as Common but Still Prioritize Protecting Benefits Over Crackdowns
The survey found 71% of voters believe fraud is common, yet 56% say ensuring benefits for eligible recipients should take priority over strict enforcement measures.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Says He Expects to Return to Congress 'In the Next Couple of Weeks' After Missing 100 Votes
The New Jersey Republican's extended absence has tested House Republicans' slim majority as he represents one of the country's most competitive congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.