Sen. Rick Scott: Certain Republicans Are Reluctant to Eliminate the Filibuster Due to Senate Traditions
Scott Discusses Filibuster Views Among Republicans During a recent appearance, Senator Rick Scott from Florida shared insights about why some Republicans seem hesitant to eliminate the filibuster, citing a sense of “Senate tradition.” He elaborated on this point in a conversation with host Mike Slater. Scott expressed that, “we need to be intentional and careful, […]
Senate Republicans prevent passage of Democratic resolution on Iran war powers for the fourth time
President Trump hints at new talks, US naval blockade enters third day On the third day of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting economic trade with Iran, President Trump has suggested that the conflict might be closing in on a resolution. This comes despite White House claims that a […]
Conservative Group Backs Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Race
On Tuesday, the Senate Conservative Fund (SCF) threw its support behind Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in the race for the Georgia Senate seat, ahead of the Republican primary scheduled for May 19. Collins, who currently represents Georgia’s 10th Congressional District and runs a trucking company, will compete against newcomer Derek Dooley, a former football coach […]
JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon calls on the Senate to support Kevin Warsh for the Federal Reserve Chair position.
Dimon Supports Warsh for Fed Chairman Amid Earnings Report JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has called on U.S. lawmakers to swiftly confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chairman, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that this would happen, despite challenges in the Senate. The bank reported first-quarter earnings on Tuesday that […]
Senate candidate from Maine attributes Nazi tattoo and previous beliefs to military culture
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, faced scrutiny over his past comments and actions during an interview on Friday. He attributed some of his earlier controversial views to the “culture” he encountered during his military service, a statement that has drawn criticism from both Republicans and veterans. In a conversation […]
Political Report changes four Senate ratings in favor of Democrats
A prominent, nonpartisan political analyst is suggesting that the difficult political landscape for Republicans could open up possibilities for Democrats to reclaim Senate control during the midterm elections this year. However, they note this is still a “tough challenge.” The Cook Political Report pointed out on Monday that support has shifted in favor of Democrats […]
Alaska Senate Approves Legislation for Safe Haven Baby Boxes
Alaska Senate Approves Bill for Safe Infant Surrender Devices The Alaska Senate has passed a significant bill aimed at preventing infant abandonment by allowing the installation of devices in the state. The legislation, which legalizes Safe Haven Baby Boxes, was approved with a vote of 18-2. Notably, two Senators—Bert Steadman, a Republican from Sitka, and […]
Bill Cassidy May Miss Louisiana Senate Runoff
As the final week of Louisiana’s Republican Senate primary approaches, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is feeling the pressure to secure re-election. He has voiced strong criticism of his Republican counterparts and is at risk of not making it to the runoff in this increasingly competitive three-way race. With just five weeks left before the May […]
Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed chair postponed as Senate hearing is moved to after next week.
The Senate hearing for Kevin Warsh, who is nominated by President Trump to take over Jerome Powell’s position at the Federal Reserve, has been delayed. Originally set for April 16, the new date hasn’t been established yet as the Senate Banking Committee is still waiting for the necessary documents, according to sources. To hold the […]
Senate Republicans will hold talks with Trump to finance ICE through reconciliation.
Senate Republicans Meet with Trump on Immigration Funding Senate Republicans are set to meet President Donald Trump on Friday to outline a strategy for an immigration package that would entirely leave out Democrats. They are considering using a partisan budget reconciliation process to secure funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border […]