There’s a classic Charlie Daniels Band song that comes to mind when musing on the supine strangeness of these times. It’s called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” and it’s been on my mind ever since I heard U.

Ten Democrats in the Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, teeing up a final vote in the upper chamber. The Democratic supporters were Sens. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly

The Senate voted 79 to 18 to confirm Mr. Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, as the next interior secretary.

On Thursday, State Rep. Brent Money (HD-2) filed House Bill 2197 meant to provide equal protection under the law to pre-born babies in Texas. More than a dozen House colleagues co-authored the bill within the first hour of filing.

The plan to add five incoming and five outgoing flights was included in the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act last year.

Kash Patel was asked to explain his position on the January 6 Capitol riot after facing criticism for his past comments. Patel assured senators at his confirmation hearing that he condemns violence against law enforcement and that anyone who commits it should be investigated.

The Senate on Saturday approved the nomination of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), putting her at the center of an administration focused

Senate Democrats blocked consideration of legislation sanctioning the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders after failing to reach an agreement with Republicans to narrow the legislation.

Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing her to lead an agency that will be paramount to President Trump’s plan to crack down on illegal immigration during his second White House term.

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem on Saturday as the next secretary of Homeland Security, which has a lead role in immigration enforecment.

The job has proved fiendishly difficult in the Trump era. During his first term, the president cycled through no fewer than six Homeland Security chiefs.

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, filling a key role in President Donald Trump's Cabinet with Bessent expected to help orchestrate Trump's economic agenda.