Thune believes it’s the right moment for a Russia sanctions bill while Trump asks Bessent to promote China tariffs in Europe.
Senate Majority Leader Supports Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers In Washington, Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed his readiness on Thursday to vote on a bill that would impose sanctions on those purchasing Russian oil. This announcement follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement about the government’s support for tariffs aimed at addressing China’s reliance on […]
Democrats Prevent Bill To Fund Troops Amid Shutdown
Senate Blocks Defense Spending Bill Amid Shutdown On Thursday afternoon, Senate Democrats blocked a defense spending bill intended to ensure military personnel receive their pay during the ongoing government shutdown. The Senate vote ended at 50-44, with just three Democrats opting to break from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in favor of the bill that […]
Democrats stop Defense spending bill amid increasing shutdown concerns
Senate Democrats Block Defense Spending Bill Amid Government Shutdown On Thursday, Senate Democrats voted against advancing a year-round defense spending bill, which had previously received strong bipartisan backing in committee earlier this year. This vote illustrates the declining bipartisan dynamics in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its third week. The Senate’s vote resulted […]
Senate Democrats prevent defense bill that would fund troops during shutdown
Government Funding Stalemate Continues as Senate Democrats Block Republican Initiative Senate Republicans faced a setback in their efforts to resume government funding as Senate Democrats rejected a military payments bill, marking the 16th day of the federal government shutdown. The defense spending legislation struggled to advance on party lines during a vote on Friday. Only […]
Johnson criticizes Democrat ‘Marxists’ after they reject GOP shutdown bill for the 10th time
Government Shutdown Enters Three-Week Mark Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has voiced strong criticism of the Democratic Party, suggesting it has shifted under the influence of far-left “Marxist” elements. This statement came on the 16th day of the ongoing federal government shutdown. During a press briefing on Thursday, Johnson expressed frustration, blaming Senate Minority Leader Chuck […]
Newsom Rejects Fire Prevention Bill, Pointing to Costs — Meanwhile, Spending $250M on Gerrymandering
Governor Newsom Vetoes Wildfire Bill Amid Budget Concerns California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill intended to establish a wildfire mitigation strategy, citing financial concerns. Interestingly, while he raised budgetary issues, he’s also spending $250 million on a redistricting initiative. The vetoed legislation, known as SB 326, aimed to task the State Fire Marshal’s […]
Democrats probably won’t back the GOP defense bill even with calls for cooperation.
Senate Democrats Hesitant on Government Funding Efforts Senate Democrats, who have been advocating for an equal role in crafting spending bills prior to the anticipated government shutdown, are now presented with a chance but seem unlikely to back the latest moves by Republicans aimed at initiating the government funding process. On Thursday, the Senate is […]
Governor signs bill that Republicans claim promotes more trans athletes in girls’ sports
California Governor Signs Controversial Bill Affecting Transgender Athletes This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom enacted a bill that some Republicans are framing as a means to indirectly challenge the increasing participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports. The legislation, known as the Youth Sports for All Act, mandates the formation of a commission to explore […]
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s campaign claims to have $10M in cash while former Gov. John Bel Edwards avoids a challenge.
Cassidy Raises $1.75 Million for Re-Election Campaign WASHINGTON — Senator Bill Cassidy’s campaign collected $1.75 million during the third quarter of this year, significantly boosting his funds for the 2026 re-election campaign. The second-term senator currently holds $10 million in cash on hand and has raised over $15 million during this election cycle, according to […]
Gavin Newsom rejects a bill that critics claim would have established a system of digital surveillance.
California Governor Vetoes Social Media Speech Bill Free speech advocates are expressing approval over California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent decision to veto a bill aimed at penalizing social media companies for allowing controversial speech on their platforms. The state legislature, which is under Democratic control, had approved Senate Bill 771. This legislation sought to empower […]