McConnell said checks were ‘linked’ with other Trump priorities

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate will address President Trump’s request to increase stimulus checks sent to Americans to $2,000, but did not commit to pushing the issue as he blocked attempts by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to put … Read More

Trump hints he will veto defense bill unless controversial Section 230 terminated

Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day … Trump warns he’ll veto defense bill unless social media protections in Section 230 terminated President Trump tweeted late Tuesday that he … Read More

Senate to vote Friday on Trump’s Iran war authority

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The Senate will vote Friday on a measure to block President Trump from taking military action against Iran without congressional approval. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced that leadership had hashed out a deal to vote on the proposal from Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tom … Read More