In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges.
American farmers and small business owners are among those who will suffer if Congress cannot agree on a new spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan that included more than $100 billion in disaster aid.
The White House is expected to announce soon that President Joe Biden will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what would likely be the final international trip of his presidency, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Some American conservatives such as the Heritage Foundation have a strange affection for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Yes, it’s understandable to like Orban’s pro-family and strong border policies. The problem is Orban’s position as China’s greatest ally in Europe. These American conservatives ignore the fact that Orban is a nationalist strongman only so far […]
America is a nation of immigrants predicated upon the rule of law. As a first-generation American and attorney general for the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am grateful and mindful of both on a daily basis. Public safety rests on the faithful application of federal and state law. Our Constitution vests broad immigration authority at the federal […]
The country appears to be in the midst of a populist awakening, with a majority signaling approval for a wave of MAGA-inspired reforms in the recent election that would combat corporate interests, decentralize loci of power, and create a fairer playing field for everyday Americans. Taking note of the shift in the climate, even Democrats […]
House Republicans have abandoned language to rein in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry from a new government funding bill released late Thursday. Leaders earlier this week agreed to PBM reforms as part of a sweeping health package, but the overall funding bill it was attached to was torpedoed by frustrated GOP lawmakers, with assists...
The House is slated to vote on the revamped government spending bill on Thursday evening. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) initially proposed the continuing resolution on Tuesday evening, but was met with opposition from lawmakers across the aisle, including President-elect Trump and his close allies. The vote is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. local...
House Democrats are rallying in overwhelming opposition to the Republicans' second stab at a government funding bill, vowing to sink it on the House floor and force GOP leaders back to the table to negotiate a bipartisan compromise. Huddling behind closed doors in the Capitol basement, party leaders detailed their opposition to the bill and...
House Republicans say they have a deal for a new spending plan after the first one, a bipartisan effort, went down in flames when it was rejected by many members and President-elect Trump. But Democrats have said the plan B is "laughable." A vote is scheduled for Thursday evening. Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) handling of...