Waymo refutes claims that foreign “response agents” secretly manage its self-driving taxis in Senate hearing
Waymo’s Safety Officer Faces Senate Scrutiny Waymo’s chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was evasive when questioned about the company’s reliance on foreign operators. U.S. senators, particularly Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), challenged Peña during a recent hearing regarding whether Waymo utilizes overseas employees to aid driverless taxis in challenging driving situations. During the hearing, Markey raised […]
Senate rushes to prevent a third government shutdown during President Trump’s term.
Sensors Work to Avoid Government Shutdown The Senate is actively trying to prevent a third government shutdown during President Trump’s tenure, with lawmakers expressing cautious optimism as negotiations are reportedly progressing after a stalemate. A person in the know regarding the talks indicated that Senate Republicans were presented with a “partisan list of demands” from […]
Jasmine Crockett Takes the Lead in Texas Democratic Senate Primary
Jasmine Crockett Leads Texas Senate Primary Polls Representative Jasmine Crockett appears to be the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the upcoming 2026 Texas Senate primary, based on a recent survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs. With the March primaries just around the corner, the poll indicates that among […]
Turning Point Action Supports Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Election
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured an endorsement from Turning Point Action, the political branch of the conservative youth group established by the late Charlie Kirk, ahead of the upcoming Republican U.S. Senate primary in Texas. This endorsement arrives as Paxton navigates a competitive three-way primary against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Wesley […]
Turning Point supports Paxton in Texas Senate primary as Trump considers endorsement
Turning Point Action, the political entity linked to the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA, has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his campaign to challenge long-serving Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas). This race will be crucial in determining whether Republicans can maintain their Senate majority. Paxton’s endorsement marks the fourth Senate candidate endorsement […]
Senate aims to combat cartel and terrorist financing with a joint effort to address money laundering.
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Money Laundering Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Amy Klobuchar have come together to introduce a new bipartisan bill intended to tackle money laundering effectively. Their proposal, called the Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Counterfeiting Act, was presented on Friday with the goal of enhancing current laws […]
Senate Republicans Can Make Democrats Filibuster Voter ID — So Why Haven’t They?
Senate Republicans have the option to push Democrats into a filibuster regarding voter identification legislation, but it remains uncertain if they intend to take this route to pass the bill. The election integrity measure, backed by Republicans, would mandate proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, both by mail and in-person. It would also require […]
New Mexico Senate Democrats Approve Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons
New Mexico Senate Passes Gun Control Bill On Saturday, New Mexico Senate Democrats approved a bill that implements a wide-ranging ban on semi-automatic firearms alongside new regulations for licensed gun dealers. The legislation, known as SB 17, secured passage with a vote of 21-17. New Mexico’s Senate Republicans, represented by Leader Bill Shearer, expressed strong […]
Texas Democrats criticized for infighting in Senate race
Texas Democrats faced criticism on Friday over actions termed “fire squad actions” in the current Democratic Senate primary, as noted in an article from The Atlantic. The piece highlighted a recent event involving Democrat Colin Allred, who had backed out of the Senate race but then endorsed Jasmine Crockett, one of his remaining rivals. He […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett believes Republicans would support her in the Texas Senate election.
Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett maintains that some Republicans will likely support her in the general election as she strives to be the Democratic Senate candidate for the state. During an appearance on MS NOW’s “The Weeknight,” host Michael Steele asked her if she felt she would represent Texas well in Washington, especially considering the possibility […]