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Politics 1 hour ago

Trump rips into GOP defectors as 'real losers' as Senate readies for final vote

Senate prepares for a Wednesday vote on a Venezuela war powers resolution as White House and Republican leadership pressures GOP senators to change their positions.

Politics 2 hours ago

Deepfake porn crackdown passes in Senate to allow people to sue

The bill would allow victims to sue, tee up fines of up to $250,000, allow courts to order takedowns, deletions and injunctions against deepfakes, and set up a 10-year statute of limitations.

Health Care Regulations 3 hours ago

Letitia James sues HHS over tying federal funds to transgender policy

New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition suing the federal government, claiming HHS policy forces states to discriminate against transgender people.

Media 6 hours ago

Stephen A Smith fires back at Joy Reid, Jasmine Crockett accusations, says they should be 'ashamed'

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Joy Reid and Jasmine Crockett on Monday and said they should be "ashamed of themselves" after arguing he had a history of attacking Black women.

Politics 8 hours ago

Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged that planned blocks against future Federal Reserve nominees would cause issues and remained adamant that the central bank stay independent.

Politics 22 hours ago

Senate advances $174B package as Minnesota ICE shooting fuels DHS funding fight

Government shutdown looms as Senate passes first funding hurdle but faces Jan. 30 deadline. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., says continuing resolution likely needed.

Politics 1 day ago

Reporter's Notebook: GOP rebels defy Trump as congressional grip continues to weaken across multiple votes

Five GOP senators broke ranks with Trump on Venezuela war powers, while 17 House Republicans backed Obamacare subsidies in recent votes.

Venezuelan Political Crisis 1 day ago

GOP eyes Venezuela's untapped oil wealth as Democrats sound alarm over taxpayer risk

Lawmakers are split on who will foot the bill for running Venezuela, a country flush with eye-popping oil reserves but an economy that's been reduced to a hollowed-out shell.

Politics 1 day ago

Republican senator vows to block Trump Fed nominee over Powell investigation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces criminal investigation over testimony regarding Fed headquarters renovation as President Donald Trump seeks replacement.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Sen. Cassidy weighs ACA tax credit extension as Obamacare premiums rise

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., joins 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss rising Obamacare premiums, bipartisan talks on ACA tax credits, abortion coverage and his take on recent CDC changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.