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...
President-elect Trump has thrown a wrench into government funding negotiations with his call to eliminate the debt ceiling just days before a potential shutdown. Republican lawmakers are already deeply divided over the path ahead for a spending bill after Elon Musk spurred a GOP revolt against a bipartisan spending bill. Trump’s call to permanently eliminate...
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) threatened Thursday to vote against any government funding package that doesn’t include disaster relief for the victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged their states. The GOP lawmakers issued their warning after President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance called on Congress to pass a clean...