How the White House convinced skeptical Republicans to back RFK Jr., Gabbard and Hegseth
Sen. Todd Young didn’t back Donald Trump in 2024. But that didn’t stop Young from calling the president this past weekend as ...
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How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats
In the case of Iowa's Joni Ernst, conservatives threatened to run against her if she didn't back Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth — before she announced she would. Louisiana's Bill ...
GOP senators terrified of crossing Trump, facing Musk-funded challengers
GOP senators are terrified over the prospect of facing primary challengers funded by Elon Musk if they stick their necks out by opposing President Trump’s agenda. The White House has ...
Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry
ANALYSIS: Trump has finally bent the Senate to his will. And, as Eric Garcia writes, he has done it at the expense of ...
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Capitol Notebook: Iowa House committee advances Gov. Reynolds’ paid family leave bill
Iowa legislation that would provide paid family to state employees took another step forward Wednesday. Also, protestors ...
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Real or a trick? Federal workers debate legitimacy of buyout offer as deadline nears
More than 2 million employees have until Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST to decide. Officials have been increasing pressure on ...