Hints of progress to end Senate immigration funding quagmire Senators reported positive discussions Tuesday night as they search for a way to end an impasse over Homeland Security funding. Roll Call · Jan 27
A GOP clash over right to carry The fatal shooting of a citizen in Minneapolis has divided Republicans over the right-to-carry but united Democrats against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Roll Call · Jan 27
Senate Democrats urged to demand ‘real reforms’ over ICE funding bill Progressive caucus leader Greg Casar calls for five ‘non-negotiable’ items to be included before Democrats vote yes The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Senate seeks escape from Homeland Security standoff Senate leaders are hoping to save a six-bill spending package while easing Democratic concerns about immigration policy. Roll Call · Jan 26
Could ICE raids in Maine swing its key Senate race? NEWS ANALYSIS: Susan Collins is a barnacle who has clung to her seat for six terms. But Donald Trump is dumping a national issue in her backyard, and giving her opponent a chance to deal with it, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jan 23
Trump blows off Senate Republican leaders on critical endorsements Fractures are forming in the GOP campaign apparatus. Axios · Jan 21
‘This is not good policy’: Some GOP senators question advice Trump is receiving A growing number of Republican senators, including Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say President Trump is getting bad policy advice. Roll Call · Jan 20
Trump continues to play kingmaker in Republican primaries There’s only one person whose endorsement matters in Republican primaries today, and that remains President Donald J. Trump. Roll Call · Jan 20
NORAD says US planes will soon arrive in Greenland - but its for long-planned activities with Denmark approval NORAD said such activities — which come amid heightened tensions resulting from Trump’s overtures — are routine The Independent UK · Jan 20
Is Donald Trump now the GOP’s biggest obstacle to keeping the Senate? ANALYSIS: Republicans are being forced to spend time and resources putting out fires that Donald Trump keeps setting, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jan 19
Starmer tells Trump to back off over threat of Greenland trade war PM pleads for ‘calm’ as furious France and Germany hint at retaliation The Independent UK · Jan 19
Mike Pence joins growing number of Republicans opposing Trump over Greenland Former VP and other GOP officials warn against president’s threats that risk ‘fracturing’ NATO alliances The Independent UK · Jan 18
Trump exacts revenge on Bill Cassidy by backing possible Republican challenger Trump’s support of Letlow comes after Louisiana senator voted to convict president in second impeachment trial The Guardian - US · Jan 18
Republicans are turning up the rhetoric against Trump’s plan to take Greenland One GOP lawmaker called Trump’s plan ‘the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard’ The Independent UK · Jan 17
Axios · Jan 16 ICE reshapes the fight to avoid another government shutdown A "budget without any constraints on DHS isn't likely to get a lot of Democratic votes."
Roll Call · Jan 15 Wrap-up: Congress leaves for MLK Day with long January to-do list Lawmakers face a rush after the MLK Jr. holiday to avert another partial government shutdown and respond to developments abroad.
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 Senate Republicans Defeat Venezuela War Powers Resolution as JD Vance Casts Decisive Tie-Breaking Vote US Senate Republicans defeat a resolution to curb President Trump's war powers in Venezuela following an intense White House pressure campaign
Roll Call · Jan 12 GOP lawmakers ding Powell probe as coercion, distraction Some Republican lawmakers on Monday criticized the Justice Department’s investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 9 In border visit, John Cornyn resists calls to expand visas for foreign workers The Republican U.S. senator praised Trump’s border initiatives and said fully securing the border should take priority over changing immigration law.
We Got This Covered · Jan 8 Federal judge shreds Trump appointee for using a U.S. attorney title that’s already been ruled illegal Why can't they listen to judges?
Euronews · Jan 8 'Appalling' and 'nonsense': Republicans push back against Trump’s Greenland plans Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Greenland faces opposition not just in Europe, but in the US – even in Trump’s own Republican Party.
Roll Call · Jan 7 Zero-dollar premiums sticking point in Senate health talks - Roll Call Plan would temporarily extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, capping income eligibility and eliminating zero-premium plans.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Senate Democrats attempt to curb Trump’s warmaking abilities after Venezuela raid President said over the weekend that he wants the U.S. to take over Greenland and repeated his threat of using military force
International Business Times UK · Jan 6 Furious Congressman Claims Trump Team Lied Straight To Congress Over Venezuela Plot Senior US lawmakers say Trump officials misled Congress before a surprise Venezuela operation captured Maduro, sparking constitutional and geopolitical controversy.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 What exactly can Congress do about Venezuela? And will it do anything? ANALYSIS: Only Congress has the power to declare war. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans show no signs of trying to rein in Trump and Democrats are not prepared to shut down the government over the president’s move