Trump supports Senate Republican he previously labeled a ‘jerk’ for reelection
Former President Trump has expressed his backing for South Dakota Senator Minecround (R) in his upcoming reelection campaign, despite having previously called him a “jerk” and pledging not to support him again. In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Minecround as an “incredibly strong supporter” of the state, mentioning the senator’s success in […]
Senate Republicans must make a difficult decision regarding Trump’s request to end the recess.
Senate Republicans are currently debating whether to heed President Trump’s suggestion to cancel part or all of their August recess in order to push through a significant nomination, or to head home and tout the party’s tax and spending initiatives. The initial plan was to progress Trump’s nominations over the next couple of weeks and […]
Senate might reduce August recess to confirm Trump’s pending nominees
Senate Republicans Consider Canceling August Recess Senate Republican leaders are contemplating whether to cancel or at least shorten the upcoming recess due to a request for President Donald Trump to remain in Washington to finalize his outstanding nominations. For six months now, the Senate has been working quickly to confirm presidential appointees, even amid opposition […]
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson begins run for governor
Kansas Senate President Joins GOP Governor Race Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson has entered the Republican race, aiming to wrest control of the governor’s office from the Democrats. He describes himself as a “conservative worker and businessman” focused on outcomes. Interestingly, Kansas has leaned Republican in presidential elections for over five decades. Yet, the governor’s […]
Beto O’Rourke considers running for the Senate while urging Democrats to be ‘tough’
Former Texas Representative Beto O’Rourke is considering whether Senator John Cornyn will enter the race for the Texas Senate seat among those in the primary battle. O’Rourke, a Democrat, has faced defeat in three elections since his last mayoral campaign in 2016, yet he has kept his candidacy open despite Colin Allred, another Democrat, officially […]
Senate Energy Democrats Lead in LGBTQ+ Representation Among Committee Staff, Survey Reveals
Senate Democrats Release LGBTQ Staff Demographics Recent survey data from Senate Democrats reveals that the Energy Committee has the highest percentage of LGBTQ staff members among their ranks. Approximately 22% of the Democratic staff on the Senate Energy Committee identify as LGBTQ. This survey, part of the Diversity Initiative started in 2017, encourages participation across […]
Democrats should view Texas as a chance to gain a Senate seat in 2026.
Nearly six months after President Trump’s second term began, the chaos and instability he faced seemed even greater than during his first. Consequently, his public image has taken a negative turn. Recent major polls indicate that Trump’s approval rating is in the mid-40s, with over 50% disapproving of his performance. This is notably worse than […]
Senate Republicans approve Trump’s budget cuts, reducing $9 billion for foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Senate Republicans Pass $9 Billion Rescue Bill Senate Republicans have approved President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescue legislation, which targets reductions in foreign aid programs and funding for public broadcasters that lean left politically. The measure passed the Senate with a narrow vote of 51-48. Notably, GOP Senators Lisa Murkowski from Alaska and Susan Collins […]
Senate Democrat challenges Noem regarding migrant DNA collections
Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, is looking for details from the Trump administration regarding what he describes as a “serene expansion” of DNA collection efforts aimed at immigrants, including children. In a letter addressed to Homeland Security Secretaries Christie Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi, Wyden expressed concern that this DNA surveillance “seems […]
Cory Booker struggles with frustration, participates in the Democrats’ walkout during the Senate hearing on Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove
Spartacus Returns Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) expressed intense frustration during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Thursday. For eight minutes, he implored Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) over the nomination of Emil Bove, a former personal attorney for President Trump, urging discussion before the committee pushed forward with the vote. Booker became agitated when Grassley moved […]