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- Trump says his bill would ‘guarantee the midterms.’ House Republicans are moving on.by By Meredith Lee Hill and Mia McCarthy on March 10, 2026 at 11:04 pm
GOP leaders are not leaping to take immediate action on a new version of the SAVE America Act.
- Tillis ‘optimistic’ roadblock to Fed chair confirmation will be resolvedby By Victoria Guida on March 10, 2026 at 8:24 pm
The North Carolina Republican was scheduled to meet with Kevin Warsh on Tuesday, one of a series of sessions the Fed nominee is holding with senators.
- Thune eyes action on SAVE America Act next week — without a ‘talking filibuster’by By Jordain Carney on March 10, 2026 at 7:40 pm
The House-passed GOP elections bill is dividing Senate Republicans on tactics.
- MAGA war skeptics rage over Lindsey Grahamby By Finya Swai on March 10, 2026 at 7:28 pm
The South Carolina Republican’s media blitz urging more aggressive action in Iran drew backlash from anti-interventionists on the right.
- House Republicans will advance 18-month extension of spy powers, leaders sayby By Mia McCarthy and Meredith Lee Hill on March 10, 2026 at 6:33 pm
The renewal of Section 702 surveillance authorities could hit the floor in mid-April.
- Mike Johnson declines to condemn Republicans’ anti-Muslim remarksby By Meredith Lee Hill on March 10, 2026 at 4:47 pm
The speaker suggested his members meant to decry “Sharia law,” not the Muslim faith.
- Cole on paying for the warby By Meredith Lee Hill on March 10, 2026 at 4:35 pm
House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole doesn't think Congress should find spending cuts to offset the total cost of the Middle East war and the military spending request lawmakers expect from the […]
- Trump’s revised SAVE America Act faces headwinds in the Houseby By Meredith Lee Hill and Mia McCarthy on March 10, 2026 at 3:28 pm
The president’s call for a near-total ban on mail voting is a hard sell, senior Republicans say.