Lindsey McPherson

Senate Republicans exceed expectations, confirm 417 Trump nominees this year

Senate Republicans kicked off President Trump's second term by confirming his Cabinet faster than any of the three previous administrations, but slogged through the processing of lower-level nominations amid an unprecedented Democratic blockade.

December 23, 2025

Rep. Hageman launches Senate bid in Wyoming for seat of retiring Sen. Lummis

Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman is running to replace retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis in Wyoming.

December 23, 2025

Sen. Rand Paul’s grievances: Festivus Report blasts wasteful federal spending on unusual projects

The government has funded experiments that dose dogs with cocaine and force ferrets to binge drink.

December 23, 2025

Health care poised to be key issue in midterms as Republicans scramble for solutions

Congressional Republicans are scrambling to avoid a midterm trouncing over health care, as the one Democrats delivered in 2018 after Republicans tried and failed to replace Obamacare.

December 22, 2025

Redactions, missing documents in the government’s Epstein files ignite suspicions of a cover-up

The Justice Department's incomplete and heavily redacted release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files has sparked accusations of a Trump administration cover-up of select associates of the notorious sex offender.

December 21, 2025

WATCH: Vance offers hints of 2028 ambitions in Turning Point speech

Vice President J.D. Vance did not explicitly declare his intentions to run for president in 2028 at Turning Point Action's AmericaFest on Sunday, but he offered plenty of hints that he wants to continue the movement President Trump started.

December 21, 2025

Turning Point’s AmericaFest surprises attendees with guest Nicki Minaj, phone call from Trump

Tens of thousands of conservatives who gathered for Turning Point Action's AmericaFest on Sunday received a surprise phone call from President Trump and an appearance from rapper Nicki Minaj.

December 21, 2025

Sen. Rand Paul does not want Vice President J.D. Vance to be the next president

Sen. Rand Paul said Sunday that he's not on board with efforts to name Vice President J.D. Vance as the heir apparent to President Trump.

December 21, 2025

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says ‘There is nothing’ Trump is hiding in Epstein files

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday disputed the narrative that the Department of Justice is redacting or withholding portions of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's case files that relate to President Trump.

December 21, 2025

Reps. Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna want to fine AG Pam Bondi until she releases all Epstein files

Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna said they are drafting an "inherent contempt" measure that would fine Attorney General Pam Bondi until she complies.

December 21, 2025

Trump to discuss housing, 2026 plans with administration officials at Mar-a-Lago after Christmas

President Trump is convening top administration officials at his Mar-a-Lago estate the week after Christmas to discuss housing and other proposals they want to launch in the new year.

December 21, 2025

‘Too many redactions’: Lawmakers say Epstein file release does not meet their requirements

Lawmakers said the Justice Department's release Friday of a limited and heavily redacted portion of its case files on Jeffrey Epstein violates the law and they are considering their options, including impeachment for possible obstruction of justice.

December 19, 2025

Wyoming GOP Sen. Lummis will not run for reelection

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming Republican, announced Friday that she will not run for reelection in 2026, citing a "change of heart."

December 19, 2025

House Republicans strike an intraparty deal for an early 2026 vote on stock trading ban

House Republicans plan to hold a vote in early 2026 on legislation to ban members of Congress from trading stock amid rank-and-file pressure to act on the issue.

December 19, 2025

House passes bill to criminalize gender-affirming care for minors

The House passed a bill Wednesday that would criminalize gender-affirming care for minors, imposing penalties of up to 10 years in prisons for parents and doctors who authorize or provide such care.

December 17, 2025

House GOP passes ‘first step’ health care bill, considers broader package in 2026

House Republicans passed a health care bill on Wednesday that could serve as a catalyst for a broader measure next year to expand choices beyond Obamacare and lower costs for all Americans.

December 17, 2025

Senate Democrats launch 2026 initiative to lower costs

Senate Democrats on Wednesday announced a 2026 initiative in which they'll push proposals to lower the costs of health care, energy, housing, groceries and tariffs.

December 17, 2025

Obamacare subsidy extension to get House vote after enough Republicans join discharge petition

House Democrats' bill to extend enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies for three years will get a vote after four swing-district Republicans joined them on a discharge petition to force action.

December 17, 2025

Senate Democrats threaten court action if Justice Department doesn’t release full Epstein files

Senate Democrats believe the Justice Department is unlikely to release its full Epstein case files by Friday as required under a law Congress enacted last month and are preparing for a court fight.

December 16, 2025

Speaker Johnson predicts GOP unity on health care vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted swing-district Republicans who are upset about not renewing expiring Obamacare subsidies will still support the party's bill to provide alternative ways to lower health insurance costs for all Americans.

December 16, 2025