Johnson ratchets up pressure for stricter border policy — but stops short of calling for shutdown Speaker Mike Johnson doubled down Wednesday on Republicans’ push for stricter border policies — but stopped short of embracing his right flank’s demand to shut down the government without action. Those critical funding deadlines are rapidly approaching, with the…

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House education chair says campus antisemitism probe will continue after Harvard president resignation House Education Committee Chair Virginia Foxx said Wednesday that Harvard University President Claudine Gay’s resignation was the right step — but it won’t stop her and her committee’s antisemitism probe. “It was the right thing to do, but it’s not going to…

Still no border deal ahead of Senate’s return, Schumer says Chuck Schumer told reporters Wednesday there’s still no border deal — but reiterated that there’s been “progress” and that negotiations are “closer than we have been” in past weeks. “We need to fix the border,” the Senate majority leader said. “There’s virtually unanimous agreement among…

Mooney says he’s staying in West Virginia Senate GOP primary despite Justice polling lead GOP Rep. Alex Mooney said “there is not” a chance he would abandon his West Virginia Senate primary bid against Gov. Jim Justice in favor of seeking reelection to his House seat. “That’s wishful thinking on their part,” he told West…

Emmer endorses Trump after speakership bid fiasco All top five House GOP leaders are now backing Donald Trump after Majority Whip Tom Emmer endorsed the ex-president who helped tank his speakership bid last year. The Minnesota Republican, who has also served as the House GOP campaign chief, said in a statement Wednesday morning that he…