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California wildfires prompt House Republican talks on conditioning aid: ‘A pound of flesh’
As wildfires rage in California, Republicans in Washington have begun discussing whether to condition federal aid on changes to policies they blame for the blazes. “It’s part of the discussion…
CA lawmaker demands federal probe amid fire destruction, as Sacramento seeks unity and accountability
California lawmakers called for unity amid the historic Los Angeles wildfires, while at least one fired off letters to Congress calling for federal investigations into Sacramento’s fire preparedness and environmental…
‘Clear vision’: Conservatives rally around Hegseth after ‘crushing’ fiery confirmation hearing
Reactions poured in on social media and elsewhere as Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by Democrats on Capitol Hill following a tense confirmation hearing that often got…
Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds
FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is pushing to completely block U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO). Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, policy chair for the conservative…
House DOGE Caucus eyes federal employees, government regulations in new goal-setting memo
FIRST ON FOX: The Congressional Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus is holding its second-ever meeting on Wednesday, where its leaders are expected to unveil a set of “principles” to…
Two House Dems join GOP to ban biological males from girls’ school sports
Two House Democrats have voted alongside Republican lawmakers to ban athletes born male from participating on girls’ school sports teams. The Protection of Women and Girls In Sports Act, led…
Massie removed from powerful House committee after vote against Johnson
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., no longer sits on the powerful House Rules Committee after he was the only Republican to vote against Speaker Mike Johnson in the House leadership election.…
Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth’s young daughter in ‘despicable’ confirmation hearing exchange
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., invoked secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth’s daughter during a heated hearing, prompting pushback from conservatives on social media who argued that the comments crossed a…
White House removes Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism designation, reversing Trump administration move
The Biden administration lifted Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, reversing a move made by the Trump administration in 2021. The decision, which is reportedly part…