The Latest Breaking News from Thom Tillis

Tillis expands block over unanswered questions to DHS

Sen. Thom Tillis said Tuesday he would put a hold nominees as part of his demand for data on immigration enforcement in his state.

Roll Call · Mar 4

Senator chides DHS chief Kristi Noem for shooting her pet dog in fiery Senate hearing

Kristi Noem was chastised by a Republican senator for shooting her dog and compared it to decisions she has made in federal leadership.

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win North Carolina primaries

Both politicians emerged triumphant from crowded primary fields, vying for the seat being vacated by Thom Tillis

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify this week at two separate congressional oversight hearings.

Roll Call · Mar 2

These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Feb 27

‘Doesn’t make sense’: GOP senator slams the use of ‘businessmen’ Kushner and Witkoff for peace talks

Why are unelected businessmen in charge of critical peace talks?

We Got This Covered · Feb 27

Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.

Roll Call · Feb 27

Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS.

Roll Call · Feb 27

AI use in warfare: Anthropic rejects US demand for ‘unrestricted’ military access

AI firm Anthropic is refusing Pentagon demands for unrestricted use of its technology, citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. This public dispute could cost the company its government contract. While open to negotiation, Anthropic warns the Defense Department's stance offers little progress on preventing misuse. Lawmakers criticize the…

The Times of India · Feb 27

Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade 

Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

Roll Call · Feb 25