Interior Department cancels $26 million fishing promotion grant following Senate review.
Grant Cancellation Affects Fishing Promotion Efforts An ongoing multi-year grant supporting a nonprofit in the Washington area, which focuses on promoting fishing, boating, and outdoor activities, has been canceled. This decision came after leaders in the Senate Doge flagged cabinet agencies following a digital report from Fox News. Since 2012, over $26 million has been […]
Senate starts extensive voting on Trump’s significant bill along with other major news stories
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to kickstart your day… Top 3 1. The Senate starts voting on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” 2. A SWAT team may face significant challenges after hours of manhunts. 3. Recent satellite images show ongoing activity at a bombed Iranian nuclear facility. Key Headlines Trade Talks Resume – […]
Senate Republicans aim to complete a lengthy final challenge on Trump’s significant legislation.
Senate Republicans were gearing up for extensive sessions on Monday to push through President Trump’s significant tax and spending proposal, aiming to meet a White House deadline over the weekend. Lawmakers gathered Monday morning for a lengthy voting period during which they could propose an unlimited number of changes related to this large package. The […]
Tillis: Senate bill goes against Trump’s commitment on Medicaid
Senator Tom Tillis (R-N.C.) expressed strong criticism on Sunday regarding the Senate’s version of the President’s substantial spending bill, stating it “betrays the promise” made by the President not to impede Medicaid benefits. After voting against the bill during a crucial procedural vote on Saturday, Tillis announced he would not seek re-election and delivered an […]
Rep. Steube demands dismissal of Senate Parliamentarian regarding cuts to Trump bill
Senators Face Backlash Over Medicaid Cuts Rep. Greg Steube of Florida expressed strong discontent during a recent Fox News Channel interview, expressing that unelected Senators shouldn’t have the authority to determine what stays in the proposed “big and beautiful bill.” His comments were made with the backing of former President Trump. On Thursday morning, conservatives […]
Senate Republicans Reduce Spending in Major Bill as Budget Advocates Call for Additional Cuts
Senate Republicans are gearing up to vote on a plan to reduce government spending by more than $160 billion annually, as they back President Donald Trump’s ambitious proposal. This upcoming meeting might see even deeper cuts before they proceed to the final passage vote. Trump and Senate Republicans are pushing for significant reductions, aiming for […]
Flake on Tillis’ retirement: Senate position ‘not worth any sacrifice’ for GOP senator
Flake Responds to Tillis’s Retirement Announcement Former Senator Jeff Flake, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump’s administration, shared his thoughts on Senator Tom Tillis’s recent announcement regarding his resignation plans. Tillis, deemed one of the more vulnerable Republicans for the upcoming 2026 cycle, faced pressure from Trump after opposing the president’s major legislation […]
Democrats claim Republicans are destroying Senate rules to approve Trump’s major bill.
On Sunday, Senate Democrats criticized Republicans for what they described as “going nuclear,” effectively disregarding Senate rules that previously enabled the president to make permanent tax cuts in 2017. A heated debate arose regarding the use of the “current policy” budget baseline to secure an extension of the 2017 tax cut, with Democrats pressing for […]
Key differences in the Big Beautiful Bill that need to be reconciled between the House and Senate
The Senate has made notable changes to the House-approved version of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which cleared a crucial procedural vote late Saturday. In this recent vote, two Republican senators—Tom Tillis from North Carolina and Rand Paul from Kentucky—were the only GOP members to dissent, resulting in a close 51-49 tally after party […]
Senate completes 16-hour reading of Trump bill and begins debate.
Senate GOP’s Tax and Spending Bill Reading Completed On Sunday afternoon, Senate clerks finished reading the GOP’s extensive tax and spending proposal, which spans 940 pages. This completion allows for the countdown to the final vote to commence, expected sometime on Monday. Democrats pushed for this lengthy reading to delay the bill’s passage. Senate Minority […]