House Republicans on Thursday passed their version of a “born-alive” abortion bill one day after Democrats blocked the Senate version from advancing. The bill requires health care

The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, introduced by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Jim Banks, R-Ind., states that a baby born alive from a failed abortion deserves the same protection and medical care as other newborns.

Only one Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar, voted for a measure that would require care for children who survive an abortion attempt.

U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday that would have established penalties for health care professionals who don’t provide medical care for infants born following an attempted abortion,

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas) thinks former President Biden left Latinos hanging amid a flurry of last-minute pardons that sought to preempt legal action by the incoming Trump administration. “As a member of the U.

A bill barring transgender athletes from participating in female school sports passed in the U.S. House of Representa­tives and is now on its way to the Senate. Approved by a vote of 218-206, H.R. 28,

WASHINGTON - Two Texas Democrats were members of the party to vote to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen) and Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) were the only two Democrats to vote yes on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

The measure, which would require that medical providers resuscitate infants born alive during abortions, has no path to enactment after Democrats blocked it this week.

Abortion opponents see Trump’s second term as a chance to revive federal enthusiasm on a longtime social issue.

Today’s edition of quick hits.

Seth Moulton reportedly saw a fundraising surge after speaking out against transgender inclusion in women's sports, but he also faced a second protest by his office.