Government
Defense package including legislation to protect kids online stalls in SenateThe National Defense Authorization Act now includes a measure to combat online child sex abuse material, proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, but Democrats refused to advance the act Tuesday… Read More
Government
GOP preps for Trump visit as Thune emphasizes defense bill over SAVE Act(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump will be at the Capitol speaking with senators about the SAVE America Act Wednesday. When asked about the meeting’s priorities,… Read More
Government
‘This is a crisis’: Hawley urges immediate gas tax pause, dismisses highway fund concernsMissouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is urging Congress to suspend the federal gas tax as the U.S.-Iran conflict passes the 100-day mark and prices continue pinching American consumers at the… Read More
Politics
Republican bills on women’s rights, spaces stalled(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican lawmakers expressed frustration over their failed attempts to pass any standalone transgender-related bills into law with the midterm elections looming. Lawmakers have introduced 127… Read More
Government
US House passes bill on housing affordability(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The House overwhelmingly passed a housing affordability bill Wednesday that would limit major investors from purchasing single-family homes while allowing them to build additional family… Read More
Government
Trump turns up heat on John Thune, demands Senate Leader fire Parliamentarian(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump ramped up pressure Wednesday on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. MacDonough serves as a de-facto referee… Read More
Culture
Parents group vows to ‘hold Congress accountable’ if it can’t deliver medical price transparency(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A parental rights group vowed to “hold Congress accountable” if it continued its “lack of action” on health care price transparency, in a Thursday letter… Read More
Politics
Schmitt leads charge to pack SAVE America Act with conservative wins(The Daily Signal) – Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., is leading the Senate effort to amend the SAVE America Act to include a suite of “80-20 issue policies” as pressure mounts… Read More
Politics
John Thune asked why GOP lacks 51 votes for talking filibuster on SAVE Act(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Tuesday gave reasons why he thinks the GOP lacks the 51 votes needed to pursue a talking filibuster… Read More
Government
House Republicans push to pass more of Trump’s agenda in reconciliation 2.0(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Over a dozen House Republicans are banding together to urge the party to pass a second sweeping reconciliation bill to further codify President Donald Trump’s… Read More
Government
‘Show vote’: Conservatives outraged at Thune’s decision to vote on SAVE America Act without talking filibuster(The Daily Signal) – A source familiar with the matter has confirmed to The Daily Signal that Senate Majority Leader John Thune will bring the SAVE America Act to a… Read More
Politics
Trump makes SAVE America Act ultimatum(The Center Square) – Pressure from the Trump administration is mounting on Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to revive old filibuster rules and ensure the passage of Republicans’ elections… Read More
Government
‘Huge deal’: Thune pledges election security vote in Senate(The Daily Signal) – Some Senate Republicans supported Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s promise to hold a vote on an amended election security bill. Thune, R-S.D., on Wednesday… Read More
Government
Dems block bill to help pregnant women on college campuses despite it not once mentioning abortion(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Senate Democrats blocked pro-life legislation Tuesday that would require colleges to provide resources and accommodations to pregnant students in a party-line vote of 47-45, falling… Read More
Politics
Republicans, Trump ‘very concerned’ about Obamacare deal funding abortion, senator says(The Daily Signal) – As pro-lifers vigilantly track if the Trump administration’s deal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies will include abortion funding, a top Senate… Read More
Politics
Thune goes on offense after Democrats block reopening government for 13th time(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Senate Majority Leader John Thune erupted on the Senate floor Thursday after Democrats blocked yet another attempt to pass a clean funding bill to reopen… Read More
Politics
Democrats to keep government shut down through anti-Trump ‘no kings’ rally(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, under pressure from the party’s ascendent left flank to hold the line on the government shutdown, may win a moment… Read More
Government
Thune: ‘reasonable Democrats’ secretly telling him they want shutdown to end( Daily Caller News Foundation) – Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Newsmax Wednesday that several moderate Democrats are quietly telling him about their desire to end the ongoing… Read More