But Senate Republicans on Tuesday said that while some of them have concerns, the push to streamline and scrutinize an agency the GOP has been critical of is worth it. “How many employees are there at the IRS?” Sen.John Kennedy(R-La.) said, pointing to the hiring of thousands of emp...
Thune, 63, is seen as an even-tempered institutionalist and seasoned legislator who has close relationships with many of his fellow Republicans. He currently serves as the chamber's No. 2 Republican and will succeed 82-year-old Mitch McConnell, the longest serving party leader...
The Cornhusker State is home to nearly twice as many registered Republicans as Democrats, and Trump won Nebraska by nearly 20 points in 2020. But Nebraska is also home to nearly as many nonpartisan voters as Democrats. And with no Democrat in the race, the two voting groups could come toge...
Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate late Tuesday after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years. 2 of 9 | Polarizing. Challenging. A lot of wasted time. That’s how lawmakers describe what’s like...
Senate Republicans have released a sweeping set of U.S. border security proposals as a condition for sending more aid to Ukraine, laying out a draft plan to resume construction on parts of the U.S.
Thune would not say how many Republicans he expected to vote for the bill, but earlier this week when asked by CNN if nine Republicans would support the bill, he said yes. The minority whip said that the vote in the House last night“hopefully bodes well” for the Senate. “I think...
Schumer pledges to work with Republicans after losing majority From CNN's Lauren Fox Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer walks off of the Senate floor on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, on September 16. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images As Democrats prepare for two years in the Senate minority, Ma...
Many Republicans expect Johnson would either step aside or ultimately be pushed out if the GOP loses control of the House. Lead Art: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) looks on during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol June 12, 2024. | Francis Chung/POLI...
And while it is unclear how many Republicans would back the resolution, at least one House Republican told POLITICO they plan to support it. Others said they were flabbergasted that Higgins refused to admit fault and that Speaker Mike Johnson side-stepped a public reprimand. While Congressional Bl...
The Tesla CEO was on Capitol Hill on Thursday morning meeting with lawmakers to discuss his plans to downsize federal agencies and programs, slash what many Republicans consider wasteful spending, and boost the government’s productivity. He is poised to lead the so-called Department of Government...