Senate referee seems receptive to updated Republican plan to reduce federal food aid funding.
A spokesperson for the Senate Agriculture Committee indicated that Senator Elizabeth McDonough seems receptive to a revised Republican proposal regarding food aid costs to states, after previously rejecting the initial draft over the weekend. The current Senate Republican plan suggests that, for the first time, a significant portion of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Conservatives may disrupt Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ due to Senate changes
House Conservatives Concerned Over Senate Changes to Trump’s Bill House conservatives are raising alarms about President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill,” especially after significant adjustments made by the Senate. Representative Ralph Norman from South Carolina voiced his concerns, stating, “There’s a real problem with that.” The apprehension among members of the House Freedom Caucus centers […]
House GOP moderates inform leaders they will not support Senate tax legislation due to Medicaid cuts
A faction of House Republicans has indicated that they will oppose the Senate’s tax and spending proposal, primarily because of the significant reduction in Medicaid funding suggested in that version. Fifteen Republican members, spearheaded by Rep. David Valadao from California, reached out to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, advocating for […]
House Freedom Caucus chair criticizes Senate GOP’s ‘grand, impressive bill’
Opposition to Senate Version of Bill from Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, the chair of the conservative Freedom Caucus and a Republican from Maryland, has expressed his disapproval of the Senate’s proposed version of the “big beautiful bill.” Harris stated, “The Senate’s proposal will dilute the priorities outlined by the House. It’s insufficient to address […]
Senate schedules weekend vote-a-rama for timeline on passing major bill
There’s some chatter about the Senate’s planned voting on President Trump’s significant bill this weekend, while the House aims to follow suit next week. However, it seems that procedural voting in the Senate won’t really kick off until Friday, requiring about 20 hours of discussion before they can formally address the bill. It’s likely that […]
Senate Republicans propose Golden Dome Act to address Iranian missile dangers
Proposed “Golden Dome” Missile Defense System in Response to Threats Amid escalating tensions in Iran, a senator recently proposed legislation to establish a new “Golden Dome” missile defense system. This initiative echoes a call made by former President Donald Trump at the outset of his administration for a similar system inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome. […]
Senate parliamentarian dismisses offshore oil and gas drilling measures in GOP large bill
Senator Elizabeth McDonough has voiced her opposition to the GOP’s Megaville regulations, while also advancing President Trump’s agenda that speeds up the approval process for offshore oil and gas projects. This move has led to the appointment of Senate Republican leader John Tune, leaving Democrats facing another procedural hurdle. Congress has pushed back against parts […]
Thune, despite pushback, promises to finish Senate work on Trump bill within days
Thune Pushes for Rapid Passage of Major Republican Bill Senate Majority Leader John Thune is keeping an aggressive timeline to deliver a significant Republican bill to President Trump by July 4. Republican senators are currently working through disagreements surrounding Medicaid, renewable energy tax credits, and other elements before the legislation hits the Senate floor, expected […]
As Stablecoin Legislation Moves to the House, Senate Focuses on Market Structure
Senate Discusses Future of Digital Asset Regulations About a week after the US Senate approved the Genius Act aimed at managing payment stability, discussions are underway regarding the framework for the digital asset market structure. On Tuesday, members of the Senate Banking Committee’s Digital Assets Subcommittee listened to insights from legal representatives of Coinbase and […]
Senate Set to Approve Significant, Impressive Bill by July 4
Senate Moves Forward with Budget Adjustment Plan The U.S. Senate is gearing up to pass the budget amendment referred to as the “big beautiful bill.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned that President Donald Trump had favored a deadline around July 4 for its progression, as indicated in a recent Breitbart News segment over the […]