The balance of power between Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump's White House will be on public display on Thursday at a pair of hearings, where lawmakers are expected to grapple with Trump advisers over the credibility of U.

Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson tells Fox News Digital she's 'proud to stand' with President Trump as she runs to keep Iowa's open Senate seat red

Senate Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated after a series of President Trump’s nominees tapped to key posts have been ousted or have left after only a short stint in office, leaving lawmakers scratching their heads after they poured considerable time and effort into their confirmations.

U.S. Senators Rick Scott (R-Florida) and Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) have announced plans to open a new Congressional investigation into the deadly Palisades fire.

Some Republicans are calling for an extension of the funds, which are scheduled to lapse at the end of this year, to avoid a premium increase ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Ernst, Iowa's first woman elected to Congress, is an Iraq War combat veteran and retired from the Army National Guard as a lieutenant colonel. She served for several years in Senate GOP leadership and was considered a vice presidential contender for Trump’s first White House run.