Tom Cole

A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week is looking to tackle one of Washington’s most pressing economic challenges—the long-term solvency of Social Security. Introduced by Representatives Tom Cole, an Oklahoma Republica…

President Donald Trump only has the funds to keep the Iran war going for around three more months, a key Republican lawmaker said.Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, "says the Pentagon will run out of money for Iran by 'probably…

Carl Hulse / New York Times: Congressional Republicans Struggle to Do the Basics as Chambers Clash  —  House Republicans toiled to pass major measures as lawmakers scramble to fund homeland security, extend spy powers and deliver a farm bill.  —  Representati…

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, but you wouldn’t know it from walking around the U.S. Capitol, where the Epstein files and President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address are the talk of elected officials. The silence a…