Senate majority leader states he lacks the support to abolish the filibuster, regardless of Trump’s wishes.
Thune Lacks Support for Filibuster Override Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed on Monday that he doesn’t have sufficient backing from fellow Republicans to activate what’s known as the “nuclear option” to change the Senate’s filibuster rules. “The votes are not in,” Thune (R-SD) told reporters, as noted in a recent article. When asked if […]
Trump’s push to abolish the filibuster encounters resistance from Republicans.
President Trump’s renewed effort to persuade Republicans to abandon the Senate filibuster isn’t making much headway, even as lawmakers grapple with the ongoing government shutdown, now entering its second month. The President’s urging to employ the “nuclear option” highlights his frustration. However, he faces considerable resistance from Republican senators who strongly oppose eliminating the filibuster. […]
Trump urges Republicans to abolish the filibuster: ‘Activate the Nuclear Option’
With the government shutdown dragging on, President Donald Trump has urged Senate Republicans to utilize the “nuclear option” to eliminate the filibuster. The president made his request known on Thursday evening via his Truth Social account. “One question kept resurfacing: how did the Democrats develop their policies? They’re essentially shutting down the United States. And […]
Mark Cuban Claims Eliminating Billionaires Would Harm the Market and Deplete Savings: ‘Should We Abolish the Stock Market?’
Mark Cuban’s Take on Billionaires and the Market Mark Cuban has voiced concerns about the potential fallout from removing billionaires, suggesting it could lead to a stock market crash that might wipe out average Americans’ savings. In a recent post on Blue Sky, he challenged the notion that taxing or capping the wealth of billionaires […]
Nancy Mace Introduces Legislation to Abolish D.C. DEI Offices, Described as the Left’s ‘Ideological Playground’
Rep. Nancy Mace Targets D.C. DEI Office Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) has proposed the DC No DEI Act, aiming to dismantle the D.C. government’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office. This move, she argues, is an effort to refocus the city on its essential functions and could potentially waste taxpayer dollars in ideological politics. Mace […]
Manchin reveals in new book that Schumer aimed for a ‘spectacle’ in the effort to abolish the filibuster.
Manchin Critiques Schumer Over Filibuster Remarks in New Book Former Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) has expressed his criticisms of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in a forthcoming book, particularly regarding Schumer’s 2022 initiative to abolish the filibuster. The book, titled “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense,” is set to be published on Tuesday, […]
Cashless bail is fair and successful, but Trump aims to abolish it.
President Trump has expressed a desire for individuals to remain in jail, particularly if they come from low-income backgrounds. He seems to be suggesting that even if it takes a long time—be it months or even years—for a case to reach trial, those arrested should still be presumed innocent. However, his approach has not reflected […]
94-year-old assault survivor speaks out on Trump’s move to abolish ‘cashless bail’: ‘Anything that will assist us’
Audrey Harkins thinks that Trump’s executive order to eliminate cashless bail in serious and violent crimes is not just a good move; it’s something that’s been overdue for a while. The 94-year-old was rushing to catch the E-Train in Lower Manhattan on June 5 when she was struck in the head. The alleged attacker, Edwin […]
Prevent the Campaign Finance Board from manipulating the election—then abolish it completely.
Mayor Eric Adams’ Legal Battle with the Campaign Finance Board Mayor Eric Adams has taken legal action against the Campaign Finance Committee, claiming they are engaging in an unjust and undemocratic effort to undermine his campaign. While he may not have found resolution quickly, he’s at least shedding light on a system that seems to […]
Tom Cotton Proposes Legislation to Abolish Birthright Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
Sen. Tom Cotton’s Proposed Law on Birthright Citizenship Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas is set to propose legislation that aims to stop the automatic granting of American citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. On Tuesday, Cotton plans to unveil the Clarification Act on Constitutional Citizenship, according to exclusive information from Breitbart […]