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Politics January 14

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.

Politics January 14

Senate GOP moves to block Dems' war powers push, preserve Trump's authority in rare move

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., says Republicans may use point of order to table Venezuela war powers resolution after Trump administration's Operation Absolute Resolve success.

Politics January 14

DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown

The Senate is readying to pass a three-bill funding package, but time is fast running out to avoid another government shutdown, and there are tricky, political issues with the DHS funding bill.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 14

Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will spearhead legislative package to prevent taxpayer fraud after Senate DOGE caucus leader's extensive oversight work.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 14

GOP senator pushes to create anti-fraud special inspector general after Minnesota fraud revelations

Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing for a federal watchdog to investigate alleged child assistance fraud across the country following revelations in Minnesota.

Rand Paul January 13

Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'

Sen. Rand Paul blasted GOP colleagues over the boat strikes near Venezuela, accusing them of not caring about the lives lost on the vessels.

Donald Trump January 13

Looming war powers Senate vote ramps up pressure on Hawley after MAGA backlash

Sen. Josh Hawley defended constitutional stance on Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump administration works to flip Republican votes before Wednesday's full Senate vote.

Politics January 13

Trump rips into GOP defectors as 'real losers' as Senate readies for final vote

Senate prepares for a Wednesday vote on a Venezuela war powers resolution as White House and Republican leadership pressures GOP senators to change their positions.

Politics January 13

Deepfake porn crackdown passes in Senate to allow people to sue

The bill would allow victims to sue, tee up fines of up to $250,000, allow courts to order takedowns, deletions and injunctions against deepfakes, and set up a 10-year statute of limitations.

Health Care Regulations January 13

Letitia James sues HHS over tying federal funds to transgender policy

New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition suing the federal government, claiming HHS policy forces states to discriminate against transgender people.

Media January 13

Stephen A Smith fires back at Joy Reid, Jasmine Crockett accusations, says they should be 'ashamed'

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Joy Reid and Jasmine Crockett on Monday and said they should be "ashamed of themselves" after arguing he had a history of attacking Black women.