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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) called the Senate “very corrupt” amid a partial government shutdown and in the wake of some recent tensions between the chambers of Congress. “I also have respect for our Speaker,
Democrats flipped a state Senate district that President Donald Trump won by double digits. In a House election, the outcome slimmed the GOP’s margin further.
Senate Democrats say Republicans have agreed to separate DHS funding from a package of five other appropriations bills that have already passed the House but have not yet cleared the Senate.
Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate say they’re firmly united when it comes to the party’s push for new rules of restraint on federal immigration officers. But the politics governing each chamber are not the same,
The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown.
Trump likes Nevada or Texas for possibly hosting GOP's first midterm convention, sources tell Fox News. Historic "Trump-a-palooza" aims to boost Republican chances.
Almost 11% of lawmakers are looking to make a change after the 2026 midterm elections, with several in both chambers either retiring or seeking higher office. The House received its first departure on Jan.
The state Senate and House of Delegates convened very briefly today after snow, ice, freezing conditions and power outages across the state chilled activity. The Senate’s floor session at 2 p.m. lasted less than a minute.