Gun rights organizations criticize Senate parliamentarian’s decision on silencer deregulation.
A gun rights organization expressed frustration on Friday after a senator announced that a plan to deregulate firearm silencers would not be included in President Trump’s significant legislation. Republican members of Congress have been seeking to eliminate the $200 federal excise tax on silencers and lift them from the registration mandates of the National Firearms […]
New SNAP proposal from Senate Republicans raises worries for Alaska GOP
Critics are voicing concerns about a GOP-backed initiative that would, for the first time, shift some food aid costs to states, potentially leading to budget cuts at the state level. Republicans are eager to pass proposals that could result in high payment error rates affecting most of the costs under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Senate rejects resolution on Iran war powers
Senate Blocks Resolution on Military Action Against Iran On Friday, the Senate rejected efforts to require Congressional approval for future military actions against Iran. This decision came just a few days after President Trump ordered a strike intended to target Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The vote, which largely fell along party lines, concluded with 47 senators […]
Kaine’s effort to limit Trump’s authority for military action in Iran does not succeed in Senate vote
Senate Democrats Seek to Limit Presidential War Powers Senate Democrats are working to reassert Congress’s war powers, particularly in light of President Donald Trump’s military actions. This initiative follows a contentious vote where Senator Tim Kaine’s resolution to debate the president’s authority to declare war against Iran faced significant resistance in the Senate, primarily along […]
Senate Republicans plan a hopeful Saturday vote for Trump’s significant legislation.
Senate Republicans Aim for Major Tax and Spending Bill Over the Weekend WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans are working this weekend to push through a significant tax and spending bill. Senate Majority Leader John Tune (R-SD) announced that the “ambitious” vote scheduled for Friday at noon would address the multi-billion dollar setbacks in Medicaid spending reforms […]
Republican lawmakers encourage Trump to take action as Senate delays key bill
Republican Concerns About Trump’s Legislative Influence Republicans in both the House and Senate are feeling a bit anxious regarding President Donald Trump’s potential approach towards GOP lawmakers as he pushes for his “big and beautiful bill.” There’s a sense that his leadership could play a significant role—this sentiment is echoed by some, asserting that it’s […]
Senate Republicans are concealing disgraceful cuts to veterans’ SNAP assistance.
Congress seems to be pushing through budget contracts that could really harm millions of low-income earners nationwide. It’s concerning that many people, including some lawmakers, might not fully grasp the extent of the damage. The recent Budget Adjustment Bill from both the House and the Senate contains provisions that undermine the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Republican leaders warn the Senate against upsetting the ‘fragile balance’ in Trump’s proposal
House Republicans Caution Senate on Trump’s Bill Adjustments Top Republicans in the House are urging the Senate to tread carefully as they consider modifications to President Trump’s substantial legislation. A prominent voice in this discussion highlighted the need to keep changes minimal, suggesting that while revisions are expected, they shouldn’t stray too far from the […]
Senate regulations prevent gun deregulation in Trump’s large budget proposal
Trump’s Firearm Regulation Provisions Removed from Senate Bill Recent developments have seen President Donald Trump’s proposed changes to certain firearm regulations, touted as part of his “big, beautiful bill,” stripped from the Senate’s agenda. Late Thursday night, a ruling was made to eliminate provisions related to the National Firearms Act (NFA) that would have provided […]
Senate referee approves GOP’s revised SNAP plan in significant, appealing legislation
Recent actions by Republicans could lead to the first requirement for states to cover food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This shift comes after a ruling from the Senate Rules Tribunal regarding a new proposal. Senator Elizabeth McDonough approved the revised proposal shortly after dismissing an earlier GOP suggestion about “state cost […]