WASHINGTON – The Republican-controlled House voted Wednesday to approve the SAVE America Act, a sweeping election bill that President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass. The vote was 218-213, with Republicans voting unanimously in favor and all but one Democrat voting against. The Democrat who voted yes was Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. The 32-page … Read more
By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is expected to vote on Wednesday on a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship in November’s midterm elections, which Democrats have denounced as a ploy to hurt their chances in a contest that will determine control of Congress. The SAVE America Act … Read more
An iconic Palm Beach mansion from the Roaring ’20s has changed hands on the oceanfront for a record $76.73 million in Palm Beach. Garbage and recycling magnate Anthony Lomangino and his wife Lynda bought the mansion at 260 N. Ocean Blvd. in an off-market transaction. The Lomanginos, who own another home in Palm Beach, acted … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try to avoid a lengthy government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, a sharp departure from last year’s record impasse when he refused to budge for weeks. Some Republicans are frustrated by the deal, raising the possibility … Read more
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To receive it in your inbox, register for free Here. Concerned about the loss of unified Republican power in Washington and puzzled by a lack of public support, President Donald Trump continues to talk about skipping the midterm elections in November, when Republicans could … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that Republicans have “so many good nuggets” to campaign on this year as he tries to maintain his slim edge in the House. But the president’s nearly 90-minute address to House Republicans had little in the way of a new policy agenda or a new cohesive message … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson had a ready-made refrain when asked why Republicans weren’t moving to expand federal health care subsidies: Their party wanted to help 100 percent of Americans with their costs, not just the 7 percent of Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans. But not 100% of his conference agreed. A … Read more
ATLANTA (AP) — Even though Republican Brian Jack is only a first-term congressman, he’s become a regular in the Oval Office these days. As a top recruiter for his party’s campaign team, the Georgia native often reviews polls and biographies of potential candidates with President Donald Trump. Lauren Underwood, an Illinois congresswoman who does similar … Read more