Trump gives campaign-style speech at Justice Department; Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown
Updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate confirmation ...
Live updates: Government shutdown averted, Senate-passed spending bill goes to Trump
President Trump praised Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for saying he would back the GOP spending bill to avert a ...
West Virginia Republican’s bill would ban visas for Chinese students
Freshman Rep. Riley Moore is backing legislation that would prohibit all Chinese nationals from obtaining student visas, in an effort to prevent them from spying on the American government or ...
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Senate gave final approval Friday to a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both ...
Republicans Abandon Conservative Values When They Abandon Ukraine
Mark Sandy argues that conservatives desert their values when they shift support towards Russia and away from Ukraine.
Trimming the fat from the federal budget shouldn’t hurt the most vulnerable this much
I agree with the House Budget Committee that our government's $36-trillion debt is a problem. But who should sacrifice to ...
Trump's economic troubles put Republicans on the defensive
The administration is in the awkward position of explaining why Trump's election didn't lead to the promised economic boost.
Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.
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What Would Greenland’s Independence Mean for U.S. Interests?
The island’s residents have voted in favor of a party that seeks gradual independence from Denmark. But Greenland has ...
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Chinese Conservatives Drift From GOP Over Bill Banning Property Purchases
A bill introduced to the Congress aiming to ban Chinese citizens purchasing real estate properties has had some Chinese conservative activists think twice about their support to the Republicans.