Michael Whatley, backed by Trump, starts his campaign for the North Carolina Senate seat.
Whatley Enters North Carolina Senate Race Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has formally entered the race for the North Carolina Senate. This development sets the stage for a potentially intense contest against former Governor Roy Cooper (D), which is shaping up to be one of the more competitive battles next […]
Senate committee moves forward with over $1 trillion in government budget for 2026
Senate Budget Committee Advances Over $1 Trillion Funding Bill On Thursday, the Senate Budget Committee approved a significant funding bill exceeding $1 trillion for the fiscal year 2026, ahead of the approaching deadline in late September. A portion of this legislation allocates roughly $852 billion for defense programs, along with approximately $200 billion designated for […]
Whatley joins the North Carolina Senate race following Trump’s support
Michael Whatley Announces Senate Run in North Carolina On Thursday, Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), officially kicked off his campaign for a GOP-held Senate seat in North Carolina. He made this announcement during a gathering in his hometown of Gastonia. This campaign launch comes shortly after former President Donald Trump […]
Thune: Temporary appointments possible as Senate deals with a pile of nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced he is considering an extended recess for the Senate, which could enable President Trump to make a break appointment and address his backlog of pending candidates. Earlier this year, Thune had been hesitant about a long-term break but seems to be reevaluating as the Senate grapples with a […]
Senate committee moves forward with funding bill that includes $1 billion for Ukraine
The Senate Budget Committee has moved forward with a proposal that would allocate approximately $1 billion in security aid for Ukraine. This funding is part of the 2026 Defense Budget Act, championed by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), who chairs the Defense Subcommittee. The committee approved the bill with a vote […]
Joe Kent receives Senate approval to collaborate with Tulsi Gabbard
Senate Confirms Joe Kent as Director of National Counterterrorism Center As the Senate works to tackle the backlog of candidates, allies of former President Donald Trump are being approved one after another. In the latest development, the Senate confirmed Joe Kent, a former congressional candidate, to lead the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), which operates under […]
Cooper’s campaign for the North Carolina Senate will make Medicaid a major focus.
Democrats Set Sights on Healthcare for 2026 Midterms As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Democrats are banking on healthcare to be a pivotal issue, particularly eyeing North Carolina as a promising opportunity to regain Senate control. Governor Roy Cooper’s track record, including his efforts to expand Medicaid despite opposition from a GOP-controlled legislature, positions him […]
Senate Approves Special Forces Veteran Joe Kent to Head Counterterrorism Agency
Senate Confirms Joe Kent as NCTC Director The Senate recently confirmed former special operations soldier Joe Kent as the director of the National Center for Anti-Terrorism (NCTC) with a vote of 52-44. In a post on X, Kent expressed his honor at returning to serve the country and emphasized his commitment to the fight against […]
Unprecedented number of Senate Democrats cast votes against arms sales to Israel
A significant number of Senate Democrats recently voted for two resolutions aimed at blocking U.S. military sales to Israel. This vote took place on Wednesday night. While the resolutions did not pass, the action highlighted a rift in the long-standing bipartisan support for Israel within Congress, especially in light of the humanitarian situation in Gaza […]
Senate Majority Leader John Thune prepares Russia sanctions as Ukraine cease-fire deadline approaches in 10 days
Senate Majority Leader Prepares Russia Sanction Bill In Washington, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is gearing up to endorse a bill that would impose sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine isn’t established by next weekend. In an exclusive interview on Wednesday, Thune expressed optimism about the legislation proposed by Senator Lindsey Graham […]