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GOP’s Congressional Hispanic Conference warns immigration bill is not ‘ready for prime time’

The Congressional Hispanic Conference issued a warning to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's hope of quickly passing an immigration and border security bill.

April 18, 2023

McCarthy faces internal GOP divisions on debt limit proposal

Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing a difficult path toward uniting the House Republican Conference behind a proposal to raise the federal debt ceiling in exchange for slashing spending.

April 18, 2023

House GOP eyes immigration, border security after first 100 days

House Republicans are planning to renew a push this week to overhaul the nation's immigration laws and tighten security at the U.S.-Mexico border.

April 17, 2023

Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans move to put Biden on defense in debt limit standoff

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is putting President Biden and Senate Democrats on the spot in the ongoing debt limit standoff by teeing up legislation that would curtail spending in exchange for raising the cap on how much the federal government can borrow to meet expenses.

April 17, 2023

McCarthy vows House GOP will pass debt ceiling bill in ‘coming weeks’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Monday that Republicans would soon take up legislation to raise the federal debt limit and curtail spending.

April 17, 2023

Law-and-order candidates stumble in major cities even as crime remains top issue for voters

Violent crime is surging across major U.S. cities, but voters in those same urban centers are rejecting candidates running on avowedly law-and-order platforms.

April 14, 2023

Congress to miss budget deadline as debt ceiling showdown looms

Congress is set to blow through its deadline for crafting a federal budget this week, even as the government moves closer to breaching the debt ceiling.

April 12, 2023

New York’s Stefanik raises $3 million for House GOP

Rep. Elise Stefanik has raised $3 million the past three months for the GOP effort to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.

April 11, 2023

Montana readies new primary setup that could trip up Sen. Jon Tester’s reelection run

Montana's GOP-led state legislature is creating a one-time jungle primary system that threatens to undermine Democratic Sen. Jon Tester's reelection bid in 2024.

April 10, 2023

‘Driving while black’: Lawmakers push Buttigieg to address racial imbalance in traffic stops

The Congressional Black Caucus is demanding Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg take immediate action to tackle the racial imbalance between White and Black Americans when it comes to traffic stops.

April 7, 2023

Liberals renew calls for Clarence Thomas’ resignation over luxury travel with GOP donor

The Democratic chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee vowed his panel will take action after a report published Thursday alleged Justice Clarence Thomas accepted millions from a GOP donor in luxury travel experiences.

April 6, 2023

Rep. Massie endorses Ron DeSantis for 2024 Republican presidential nomination

Rep. Thomas Massie is backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the 2024 Republican White House nomination against ex-President Donald Trump.

April 5, 2023

DeSantis takes fire from Trump, Democrats ahead of likely 2024 bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't yet announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, but he's already facing attacks from former President Donald Trump and Democrats.

April 4, 2023

George Mason students protest Youngkin’s graduation speech over transgender policies

Students at George Mason University are protesting the school's decision to have Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin deliver a commencement address over his stance on transgender issues.

April 4, 2023

Democratic group releases 500 pages of opposition research on DeSantis

A top Democratic political firm is launching a preemptive strike on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' potential 2024 White House bid.

April 4, 2023

Pro-DeSantis super PAC raises $30M to boost potential 2024 run

A super PAC created to boost Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' likely 2024 presidential bid has raised more than $30 million since launching in early March.

April 4, 2023

Biden says U.S. debt took over 200 years to accumulate, knocks GOP for refusal to hike debt limit

President Biden criticized House Republicans on Monday for their refusal to hike the debt limit without securing spending cuts, arguing that it took 200 years to accumulate the national debt under both parties.

April 3, 2023

76% of Americans says politics played a role in Trump indictment, CNN poll says

More than three out of four Americans believe "politics played a role" in the indictment of former President Donald Trump, according to a CNN poll released Monday.

April 3, 2023

N.Y. Trump supporters crash Ron DeSantis book tour

Supporters of former President Donald Trump crashed Florida Gov. Ron Desantis' book tour over the weekend.

April 3, 2023

Dems’ war on milk: USDA moves to shift low-income Americans to soy, other lactose-free options

The Biden administration wants to wean American children off milk in favor of soy milk and other dairy-free options in response to an increasing prevalence of lactose intolerance that disproportionately affects minorities.

April 3, 2023