GOP Challenges Senate Democrats on Recent Filibuster Worries as EV Mandates Are at Risk
Senate Republicans are pushing back against Democrats who are trying to change California’s position as a national leader in electric vehicle (EV) initiatives. Democratic leaders in the Senate have accused their GOP counterparts of undermining the foundational principles of the Senate by advancing measures that would permit California to prohibit the sale of new gas-powered […]
Senate Democrats Collaborate with Republicans to Endorse Key Trump Campaign Commitment in Unexpected Action
Senate Moves to Eliminate Taxes on Tips The Senate unexpectedly passed a bipartisan bill on Tuesday aimed at eliminating taxes on tips by a unanimous vote of 100-0. This legislation, proposed by Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, would exempt tips from federal income taxation. Its passage is seen as a significant commitment for President […]
Watch live: Noem speaks to the Senate about the DHS budget
On Tuesday morning, Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem is scheduled to testify before the Senate regarding the budget request for 2026. Noem’s statements, presented to the Senate Homeland Security Committee, indicate that the Trump administration is focused on enforcing a strong immigration and border policy. This includes actions like significantly limiting FEMA’s scope and pursuing […]
Senate moves forward with unique cryptocurrency legislation after Democrats initially opposed it due to Trump’s crypto agreements.
Senate Advances Stablecoin Regulation Bill The Senate voted on Monday evening with a tally of 66-32 to move forward with a bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, a specific type of cryptocurrency. Initially, earlier this month, Democrats had voted to block the legislation due to concerns regarding President Trump’s trading activities within the cryptocurrency sphere. This […]
Senate Moves Forward with Stablecoin Legislation, Setting the Stage for Final Approval
Senate Advances Stablecoin Act On Monday night, the US Senate voted to proceed with the Stablecoin Act, effectively overcoming the procedural hurdle that would allow full consideration of the bill. Senators achieved the necessary 60-vote threshold quite comfortably. This step is designed to usher the law into a more extensive discussion phase prior to a […]
US Senate advances GENIUS stablecoin legislation
US Senate Advances Stablecoin Regulation Bill Update (May 20, 3:17am UTC): The following article includes updated statements from Senators concerning the Genius Act. The US Senate has voted to move forward with a significant stablecoin regulation measure after prior attempts to advance it were blocked by a Democratic senator, who raised concerns about President Donald […]
Senate moves forward with groundbreaking cryptocurrency legislation after Democrats initially stopped it due to Trump-related deals.
Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill The Senate cast its vote on Monday evening, approving a measure aimed at regulating “stablecoins,” a specific type of cryptocurrency, by a count of 66 to 32. This legislative move marks a notable instance of bipartisan collaboration, despite initial resistance from some Democratic members who expressed worries about implications related […]
Senate moves forward with significant cryptocurrency regulation legislation through a bipartisan vote
Senate Moves Forward with Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill WASHINGTON – The Senate has taken a significant step toward regulating cryptocurrency with a bipartisan vote on Monday, just two weeks after Senate Democrats previously blocked the proposed legislation. The procedural vote, which aimed to establish a regulatory framework primarily for stablecoin issuers tied to fiat currencies like […]
Stablecoin bill passes initial Senate vote, benefiting the crypto sector
Senate Advances Legislation for Stablecoin Regulation The Senate made progress on a significant piece of legislation aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins on Monday night, edging closer to final approval of a major crypto bill. Sixteen Democrats joined almost all Republicans, except for two, to conclude the debate regarding the Genius Act. This […]
Senate approves Charles Kushner as ambassador to France
The Senate confirmed on Monday the appointment of Charles Kushner as the new ambassador to France, marking a significant diplomatic role for President Trump’s family amidst his past legal issues. The nomination passed with a vote of 51-45. Notably, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) supported Kushner’s confirmation, while Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) opposed it. Kushner, who […]