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Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, from left, Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., talk to reporters about the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act to reform the federal environmental review and permitting process, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The 24 Democrats and one Republican who voted against advancing the Senate permitting bill

Callie Patteson · November 9, 2026 7:10 pm

Lee, Moore Capito, Whitehouse, and Heinrich.

Major bill to cut red tape for energy projects clears Senate hurdle

Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump

Trump says he’ll ‘stand by’ Hegseth as ‘loser’ Massie renews impeachment effort

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) gestures behind a podium that says "impeach Hegseth."

Massie suggests DeSantis as war secretary if Hegseth ousted in impeachment push

Miller, Means, and RFK Jr.

Top MAHA activist tells Trump to partner with Democrats on food reform

Sarah Huckabee Sanders slams ‘raging crazy’ Democrats demanding return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Asher Notheis April 18, 2025 2:55 pm

In this Feb. 24, 2015 file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters is seen in northwest Washington. In a major victory for former President Barack Obama, the Republican-led House overcame last-minute opposition from GOP critics on Tuesday and moved toward final passage of legislation to fund the Homeland Security Department without restrictions on immigration. The bill's approval was assured after Republicans demanding the bill include constraints on Obama's immigration policy were turned back on a test vote of 140-278. Obama's signature was assured on the measure, which cleared the Senate last week. Without it, short-term funding for the department would expire on Friday at midnight.

Immigration officials mistakenly send deportation notices to American citizens

Anna Giaritelli April 18, 2025 11:45 am

President Donald Trump said Friday that he is directing Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to target specific government departments and agencies, with the Pentagon set for a review in the near future.

Trump calls Van Hollen a ‘fool’ for meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Elaine Mallon April 18, 2025 11:36 am

FDA drug reauthorization process muddled after pharma fee negotiators laid off

Jack Birle April 18, 2025 11:34 am

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner.

GSA puts HUD headquarters up for sale in part of administration’s push to downsize

Elaine Mallon April 18, 2025 9:01 am

President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner with Senate Republicans at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

Trump’s chaotic European defense spending messaging

Tom Rogan April 18, 2025 6:00 am

US launches airstrikes on Houthi-controlled oil port in Yemen, killing at least 38

Washington Examiner Staff April 18, 2025 1:38 am

Chris Van Hollen / Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia after several failed attempts

Ross O'Keefe April 17, 2025 9:36 pm

Rumeysa Ozturk Tufts University

Judge denies bond to Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk in immigration case

Ross O'Keefe April 17, 2025 6:54 pm

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of energy, testifies during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing for his pending confirmation on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Washington.

DOE Loan Programs Office poised to lose nearly 60% of staff amid DOGE cuts

Callie Patteson April 17, 2025 6:13 pm

Elon Musk poses as he arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Awards ceremony, in Berlin, Dec. 1, 2020.

Musk’s SpaceX being considered to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’

Elaine Mallon April 17, 2025 5:36 pm

Elizabeth Warren says she’s ‘very proud’ of Harvard pushing back against Trump

Asher Notheis April 17, 2025 5:05 pm