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GOP Sen. Thom Tillis accuses MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of 'dragging our brand down'
“She is a total waste of time. She is a horrible leader. She is dragging our brand down," Tillis seethed.
Biden rule tightening firearms background checks draws GOP backlash: 'Gun control regime'
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will step up federal background checks and impose license requirements on thousands of gun dealers, regardless of where firearms are sold. The Justice Department...
Senators to pitch Title 42 replacement to combat potential border surge
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), are working on legislation that would replace Title 42 for two years once the Trump-era health policy expires next week.
The Respect for Marriage Act deserves our respect
It’s a sad testimony to the state of our nation’s political life that moments like this have become rarer and rarer. So it’s all the more important to hail this...
Bipartisan senators want to nix 'Pence factor' in elections after Capitol riot
The change would prevent a repeat of Trump's pressure on Vice President Mike Pence to reject electors from states that narrowly broke for Biden.
Senate Dem hopes migrant truck deaths an 'Uvalde moment' for immigration reform
The second-ranking Senate Democrat has said that he hopes the deaths of 53 migrants in a botched human smuggling attempt this week galvanizes lawmakers toward a compromise on immigration reform.
GOP senator backs challenger over congressman claiming orgies and cocaine
The endorsement comes as Rep. Cawthorn faces heavy backlash from Republicans over his claim that fellow lawmakers have invited him to sex parties and done drugs in front of him.
Sen. Tillis recounts suicide of ex-Marine over Afghan interpreter left behind
Sen. Thom Tillis recounted the story of a former Marine who took his own life after an Afghan interpreter was left behind following the evacuation of the nation.
Tillis cleared to appear in person at ACB hearings, joins Lee after COVID-19 bout
Sen. Thom Tillis appeared in person Tuesday at the second day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett after being cleared by his doctor to do so...
White House staffers and Trump affiliates who have tested positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- A growing number of people in and around the White House -- including President Trump himself -- have tested positive for the coronavirus. More than a dozen people...
GOP senator says Burr 'owes' explanation on stock trades scandal
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) says Sen. Richard Burr "owes" the country an explanation over stock sales he made ahead of the stock market crash caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
A warning to Trump from Sessions' Senate pals
“I’ve worked with Jeff Sessions for years, and while we certainly may not agree on the specifics of every issue, I believed he would be a great attorney general because...
Sen. Thom Tillis hospitalized after collapsing during race
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, D.C., race Wednesday morning and was taken away by ambulance. Tillis, 57, was seen on the ground...
Meet the Republicans who took control of the Senate
On Tuesday, Republicans took control of the Senate for the first time since 2006. Here are brief profiles of the new Republican senators: Arkansas: Republican Tom Cotton The congressman, a Harvard Law...
The GOP finally opts not to OD on tea
Something different is going on in the Republican Party in the runup to the 2014 midterm elections. Candidates and voters alike are demonstrating a renewed understanding of the danger of...