Republicans in both chambers are staring down a September sprint after returning from August recess, with a jam-packed legislative agenda and little time to clear their biggest remaining priorities before the midterm election crunch. At the top of the House’s list is passing a short-term stopgap spending measure — also known as a continuing resolution...
During a campaign stop in South Carolina last week, President Trump urged Republicans to turn out and vote as if he were on the ballot. Sen. Susan Collins (R), fighting an uphill re-election battle in blue-leaning Maine, is sending the opposite signal, flexing her independent streak and keeping her distance from Trump and Vice President...
President Trump’s plan to raise the debt limit through the end of his presidency before Republicans likely lose control of Congress is on shaky ground because of rising concerns over the national debt — which has reached $40 trillion. The president is quietly pushing Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson...
The personal is political, it’s said — and it certainly seems to have become so between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The two men are at odds as a trade war between the two nations ramps up. On Tuesday, Canada announced the imminent imposition of tariffs on around 700 U.S. products. The new...
For months, Gov. Hochul’s Republican opponent, Bruce Blakeman, has been searching for a compelling argument that would turn the political tide in his favor.
For years, California politicians have defended sanctuary policies in the name of compassion. But our first obligation as elected officials is to protect the...
