Two U.S. Texas senators and a prominent conservative congressman are pushing the federal government to reimburse the state for billions spent securing the southern border under the Biden administration. The State Border Security Assistance Act would create Justice Department and Homeland Security Department funding sources to reimburse states for actions taken on the border security front after Jan. 20, 2021 – the day of former President Joe Biden’s...

This morning marks the biggest domestic challenge of President Donald Trump‘s second term in office.  The question is whether he can close the deal with skeptical House Republicans and convince them to support the so-called “big, beautiful bill.”   It’s doubtful the bill has the votes to pass right now. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., intends to pass the bill before releasing members for the Memorial Day recess. ...