Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) denied allegations on Thursday that she is spearheading a campaign to block Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense Secretary and seek the position for herself. Speaking to RealClearPolitics reporter Philip Wegmann, Ernst insisted she supports a fair confirmation process for Hegseth.
Republican senators are demanding that negotiators remove a provision in the annual defense bill that requires women to register for the Selective Service System.
Elon Musk spent more than $250 million to support President-elect Donald Trump, according to filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) reported by The New York Times.
A group of transgender rights activists staged a protest Thursday near House Speaker Mike Johnson's office on Capitol Hill, opposing a new policy that restricts bathroom use based on biological sex.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas sharply criticized the redistricting process in her state during a Thursday House Oversight Committee hearing on the 2020 Census.
Months after aiding President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now influencing the leadership structure within House Democratic committees.
President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key nominations Wednesday for his upcoming administration, selecting experienced leaders to helm pivotal federal agencies.
