Mexican President Trying to 'Blackmail' Biden, Republican Says
Mexico President Obrador's request for the U.S. to send $20 billion to Latin American countries faced criticism from GOP senators.
Republicans Talk of Ousting Speaker Mike Johnson Over Spending Deal Furor
Some Republicans are considering filing a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Republicans Draw Red Line for Border Enforcement Deal
Senator Mitt Romney told Newsweek that he views reforming presidential parole authority as a redline issue that "has to be addressed.”
Fentanyl Crisis Fuels Democratic Support for Border Deal
“We had over 1,400 fentanyl deaths in 2022," Senator Tammy Baldwin told Newsweek.
US Aid for Ukraine and Israel Held Up by Fight Over Border
Congress faces a hurdle in its efforts toward aiding Israel and Ukraine after border policy negotiations derailed movement on an aid package.
Senators are Already Worried About the Next Government Shutdown Threat
While Congress was able to stave off a November 18 federal shutdown, partisanship threatens to derail funding efforts once again.
Will Republicans Oust Mike Johnson as Speaker Over Federal Shutdown Bill?
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene told Newsweek: "I haven't heard anything legit" that Johnson may suffer the fate of McCarthy.
Election Day 2023 Offers Congress an Abortion 'Wake-Up Call' as 2024 Nears
"I felt last night's election was a real wake-up call," Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming told Newsweek.
As Federal Shutdown Nears, House Republicans Keep Quiet on Funding Plan
“I'm not going to tell you when we will bring it to the floor, but it will be in time, how about that?" Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Left and Right Slam Tuberville Over Military Blockade Harming US Readiness
“Senator Tuberville has made clear that he doesn't care about our national security," Senator Elizabeth Warren told Newsweek.
Saving an Israel-Ukraine Deal May Require Senate Agreement on Border Reform
“Democrats will have to accept a really serious U.S.-Mexico border protection bill in order to get our people on board," GOP Leader Mitch McConnell said.
Can Senate Stand Strong Against House Push to Split Israel and Ukraine Aid?
“The great majority of senators and members of the House support funding for Ukraine and Israel," Senator Mitt Romney of Utah told Newsweek.
Will MAGA Republicans Kill an Israel-Ukraine Aid Package?
While Senate leaders from both parties stand united in their support for Ukraine, House Republicans are divided on the issue, jeopardizing an aid package.
Senate Shows United Front on Israel, Ukraine Aid Despite Skeptical House
“I want funding for Ukraine. I want funding for Israel. I think if we put them together, we probably have a better opportunity," GOP Senator Thom Tillis said.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker, Ending Three-Week Deadlock
After three weeks of arguing and three failed Speaker candidates, House Republicans finally chose their leader, Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson.
Republicans End Tom Emmer's Bid for Speaker Hours After Voting for Him
Emmer's candidacy for Speaker became imperiled after former President Donald Trump denounced the Minnesota Republican.
Republicans Choose Emmer, a Moderate, as their Third Speaker Nominee
House Republicans took five rounds of voting to select Tom Emmer, a moderate, as their nominee for Speaker.
Republicans Throw in Towel on Jim Jordan's Speaker Candidacy
“I think it's a high point," Representative Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania said after Republicans voted 112-86 in favor of ending Jordan's bid for speaker.
Third Time's Not the Charm: Jim Jordan Loses Speaker Vote Again
“I just know that we need to get a speaker as soon as possible so we can get to work for the American people," Jordan said prior to his third loss.
'He Doesn't Lose': House Still Without Speaker as MAGA Pushes for Jordan
Despite 22 Republicans refusing to provide Jim Jordan the support he needs to become speaker, MAGA refuses to let one of their leaders end his bid.