KOOPMAN: The GOP Establishment Is Doing Its Best To Lose A Winnable Senate Race
If you pit a fat cat with a frowning face against a smiling, beer-drinking fat rancher, the fat rancher will win every time. The always very wise establishment faction of the national Republican Party has produced a perfect candidate who is completely ignorant. How to defeat Senator Tester? No. To defeat himself and give him […]
Senate Republicans Block Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Due to Border Crisis
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked an emergency spending bill that would have sent billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine and Israel over the border crisis. according to town hallAll Senate Republicans voted 51-49 against the procedural vote that would have brought forward a $110.5 billion national security bill that includes $50 billion in security […]
Indiana county judge strikes down ‘unconstitutional’ voting law in favor of GOP Senate hopeful
An Indiana county judge ruled Thursday that a contested state law that sets voting requirements for a candidate's party affiliation is unconstitutional, handing a victory to a U.S. Senate candidate running as a Republican in the primary. . A Marion County judge granted an injunction sought by John Last, former chairman of egg supplier Rose […]
GOP Senate Hopeful Dave McCormick Unveils Plan to ‘End China’s Free Ride’
Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick on Thursday announced a major overhaul of U.S.-China relations that includes six points he proposed to “thwart China's aggressive ambitions and protect our homeland.” Proposed. “Frankly, China poses the most serious threat to our nation's security and well-being since World War II, and our leaders, including career politicians like […]
Senate Republicans call on FDIC chief to resign over harrassment allegations
Five Republican senators on the Senate Banking Committee have called for the resignation of Martin Gruenberg from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) over allegations that he fostered a culture that was hostile and harmful to women. I asked for it. on thursday letter, Sen. Tim Scott (South Carolina), Sen. Thom Tillis (North Carolina), Sen. […]
Senate leaders silent on potential expulsion of Sen. Menendez after Rep. Santos ousted
Senate leaders have remained silent on whether they will move to expel disgraced New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat, following his recent ouster by the House. Fox News Digital features Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.Y.), Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ky.). (Illinois) and the office of Minority Leader […]
Senate clears initial hurdle toward passing Defense policy bill around Hawley objection
The Senate on Thursday cleared the first procedural hurdle to passing the annual defense policy bill, despite opposition from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), with lawmakers expected to pass the bill in the coming weeks. We are now on track to make a final decision. Senators voted 82-15 to move forward with the National Defense Authorization […]
Ohio Senate approves new director for overhauled education department
Ohio’s recently revamped Department of Education has a new director, confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday. Steve Dakin, the new Secretary of Education and Labor, had already been appointed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine earlier this month, but required final approval from senators. In an emailed statement to The Associated Press, Dakin said he […]
Senate Republicans fume at Dems over border stalemate
Fury has erupted among Senate Republicans over the status of border talks, which have stalled over the past week, although Senate Democrats say they have little interest in meaningful negotiations. The chances of a further agreement being reached by the end of the year are being undermined. The current state of border negotiations has infuriated […]
Senate Republicans Stage Walkout Against Biden’s Open Borders
Republican senators walked out of a classified briefing on Ukraine in an unprecedented and highly public rejection of Democratic support for President Joe Biden’s $14 billion immigration import plan. “Senators also shouted this.” [Senate Majority leader Chuck] Schumer, “Ask the Mayor!” points out New York City’s immigration problem.” Tuesday’s report The PBS journalist added: At […]
