Senators press Deloitte, other contractors on errors in Medicaid eligibility systems
Senators have launched an inquiry into companies paid billions in taxpayer dollars to build eligibility systems for Medicaid,…
Wesley Hunt takes on Cornyn and Paxton for US Senate in Texas in 2026
Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding…
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., says she’s “very nervous” about vaccine recommendations
Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida repeatedly pressed Monarez to introduce the lawyers who accompanied her to the…
Missouri passes Trump-backed redistricting plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday, giving final legislative…
SpaceX and satellites help states save millions on internet buildout | Guest Commentary | Commentary
The $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was meant to bring affordable, reliable internet to…
Kennedy tries to defend COVID-19 vaccine stance in Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., facing pointed bipartisan questioning at a rancorous three-hour…
RFK Jr. faces heated questions on CDC turmoil, vaccine changes at Senate hearing
Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, a Republican and a physician, said he was “deeply concerned” about how Kennedy…
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next…
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after August recess
Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts…
Sen. Cory Booker in rare outburst lambastes Democratic Party
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare public outburst on the Senate floor Tuesday, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker…
Senate confirms Trump lawyer Emil Bove for appeals court amid whistleblower claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed former Trump lawyer Emil Bove 50-49 for a lifetime appointment as a…
Senate votes to consider Trump lawyer Emil Bove for federal judge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate narrowly voted on Tuesday to begin considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer…