President Trump pardoned former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff, Cade Cothren, who were convicted on federal corruption charges.
Five years after the coronavirus pandemic struck -- and two years after the government declared the emergency over -- states are still awash in cash that Congress doled out.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Friday offered a plan to end the government shutdown, headlined by a one-year extension of the enhanced health care tax credits and a short-term spending bill. “Democrats have said we must address the health care crisis, but Republicans have repeatedly said they won’t negotiate to lower the health...
President Trump lambasted an NBC News reporter on Friday who pointed out discrepancies in this year's Walmart Thanksgiving meal package as Trump continues to cite it as an example of lower prices under his administration. According to the retail giant’s website, this year’s meal serves 10 people for under $4 per person. Last year, Walmart’s...
Senate Democrats blocked a proposal by Republicans on Friday to pay federal employees who are working throughout the duration of the government shutdown. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) attempted to get unanimous consent to pass his legislation to pay excepted federal workers and military members as long as the impasse drags on. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.)...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) will give remarks Friday afternoon as lawmakers struggle to find common ground in the fight to reopen the government. The lapse in funding is now at 38 days, after Senate Democrats earlier this week blocked the GOP-led continuing resolution for the 14th time. Democrats met on Thursday for several...
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to reopen the government, only if Republicans attach a one-year extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies to their current plan.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett advised conservative students to take the high road when facing campus hatred, citing Erika Kirk as a model of grace and strength.