Congress

Thune Moves Forward With ‘Nuclear Option’ to Confirm Trump’s Nominees: What to Know

Sen. Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans will use the “nuclear option” to speed up Senate confirmation of the president’s nominees.

RFK Jr. Defends CDC Shakeup as Fired Director Issues New Claim

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sept. 4 defended the shakeup at the CDC, including the recent termination of its director.
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Rep. Smith on Putin–Xi Organ Transplant Revelation: ‘Cruelty Knows No Bounds’

Hot mic caught China’s and Russia’s leaders musing about immortality via organ transplants, revealing more than just their desire to cling to power.

House Passes Bill Aiming to Stop Chinese Fentanyl

The Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act was passed overwhelmingly and will impose sanctions on Chinese producers of synthetic opioids and opioid precursors.

Trump Seeks to Get Rid of Senate’s Blue Slip Tradition: What to Know

President Trump called for an end to the Senate tradition known as the “blue slip,” despite resistance from Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Grassley.

House Oversight Chair Subpoenas Epstein Estate for ‘Black Book,’ Other Records

House Oversight Chair sent subpoena to estate of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein for documents and communications that it may have in its custody.

Schumer, Jeffries Request ‘Big Four’ Meeting Ahead of Government Funding Deadline

Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries have requested a meeting of the four major congressional leaders ahead of Sept. 30 government funding deadline.

Senate Breaks for Summer After Failed Negotiations to Confirm Nominees

Majority Leader John Thune adjourned the Senate for the summer after it failed to reach an agreement to allow quick confirmation of Trump nominees.