Conservatives clinch longtime goal of booting Democrats from leadership ranks in Texas House
Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.
Republicans shoot down Democratic request for a bipartisan immigration bill
Senate Republicans are rejecting a request by moderate Democrats to jettison their party-line efforts on immigration and work on a bipartisan solution.
Senate pushes Hegseth toward approval as GOP discounts new allegations
WASHINGTON — A divided Senate on Thursday voted to move toward confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, in a strong signal that allegations about his personal conduct, including a new one from ...
Hegseth clears first Senate hurdle despite Democrats’ efforts to tank Pentagon nominee
The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.
Bipartisan funding negotiations begin in Congress ahead of March shutdown cliff
Republican funding leaders have made an opening offer to Democrats as the two parties launch negotiations toward a deal to fund the government before the mid-March shutdown deadline.
Democrat and Republican lawmakers discuss future of proposed men’s penitentiary
Leaders held their first press conference of the legislative session on Thursday to discuss some of the top issues including the proposed new prison.
Minnesota Supreme Court considers whether it should intervene in partisan legislative power struggle
The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering how deeply it should intervene in a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over control of the state House.
US House Republicans approve 'Born-Alive' bill, Democrats slam it as a 'gimmick'
The US House Republicans passed the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, sparking controversy as Democrats argue it is unnecessary and serves a political agenda.
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Supreme Court: Minnesota House is ‘dysfunctional,’ but does that mean justices should step in to settle dispute?
At issue before the court is whether the current 67 Republican members constitute a quorum needed for the Minnesota House to do business.
MN Supreme Court hears DFL, GOP arguments in House control case today
Minnesota’s Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday afternoon on whether the state House of Representatives can continue to operate with only 67 Republican members present as Democratic-Farmer-Labor ...
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization ...
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launches 2026 bid for governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he is running to be the next governor of Ohio — wedging the news between the departure from the race of a top rival and ...