Sen. John Cornyn on Scott Bessent's confirmation hearing, Fed independence and fate of TikTok
Senate Finance Committee member Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the confirmation hearing of President-elect Trump's Treasury pick Scott Bessent, Trumps' tariff proposals, the Fed's independence,
House to vote on Laken Riley Act, teeing up immigration crackdown
The House will vote on an amended version of the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, two weeks after it initially passed the bill.
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
With Donald Trump’s nominees slowly emerging from Senate committees, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are preparing for a weekslong slog as Democrats force Republicans to work through procedural obstacles to fill out the new president’s Cabinet.
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration
The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.
Senate weighs ‘horse race’ with the House to pass Trump’s agenda
The dominant view within the Senate GOP is that committees can operate as though a border bill will move first and change course if House negotiations are promising.
GOP proceeds with Pete Hegseth nomination after ‘abuse’ report
Republicans pushed forward with Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense on Wednesday even after a damaging report emerged claiming that his second wife lived in fear of his
With large Democratic support, Senate expands bill that could deport immigrants without due process
A change passed Wednesday mandates the federal detention of any undocumented migrant accused of assaulting a cop
Republicans Won't Denounce Trump's Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters Who Beat Police Officers
A few lawmakers spoke out, but most GOP senators gave Trump a pass for pardoning violent offenders who assaulted police officers on Jan. 6, 2021.
Migrant detention bill that could give states like Texas more sway advances, with Trump's support
The Laken Riley Act would require federal officials to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally and who are caught committing crimes including theft.
Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks
Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.
Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has selected four top Republican allies to be part of his unofficial cabinet as he looks to make his own impression on the upper chamber after taking the mantle from longtime GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick
Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.