Senate Republicans Could Put Trump’s Trade Agenda at Risk by Delaying Tax Cuts
Republicans risk economic downturn by delaying tax cuts Overview Republican legislative agenda That's because as President Trump's second term begins to take shape, key decisions could send worrying signals to businesses and consumers. Party leadership appears to be leaning toward delaying the maintenance or extension of tax cuts in favor of other priorities. Senator John […]
Newsom appoints Schiff to Senate to complete Butler term
California Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) has appointed Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to the U.S. Senate to serve out the unexpired term of Sen. LaFonza Butler (D). The appointment means Schiff, who has served in the House since 2001 and was elected to the Senate last month, will begin work in the Senate several weeks before the […]
Trump has no use for the Senate: Why not get rid of it?
There are some ideas we would like to consider in preparation for the second Trump administration. Why shouldn't we abolish the Senate? in the end,Donald Trump revealedIf his plan to appoint his cronies to high-ranking positions gets in the way, he says he wants to ignore the Senate and usurp him. Why not just get […]
Tick-tock. Social Security Fairness Act's nearing death without Senate vote scheduled – USA TODAY
Pressure is mounting on the Senate to vote on a bill that could hand back social security benefits that public sector workers feel they are entitled to. The Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), passed the U.S. House of Representatives in November and awaits […]
More than 75 Nobel laureates urge Senate to reject RFK Jr.
Seventy-seven Nobel laureates have signed a letter asking the Senate to oppose the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The New York Times reported Monday. In a letter, 77 Nobel laureates in medicine, chemistry, physics and economics expressed concerns about Mr Kennedy's lack of “relevant experience” and […]
Senate Democrats gauging interest in bill to extend tax benefits to Taiwanese companies
Senate Democrats are considering a bill that would give tax breaks to Taiwanese companies and are gauging interest in using a fast-track process to pass the bill. The tax breaks for Taiwan were included as a provision in a larger tax bill that passed the House by a wide margin earlier this year but failed […]
Lara Trump Steps Down As RNC Co-Chair Amid Speculation About Florida Senate Run
U.S. Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Buenos Aires on December 4, 2024. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers11:26am – Monday, December 9, 2024 Lara Trump announced her resignation as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) at X, explaining that the […]
GOP Senate Will Confirm All Trump’s Nominees
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) predicted Monday that the new Republican-controlled Senate will approve all of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees. Cotton's words have many implications. He was elected chair of the Senate Republican Conference in November, the third-ranking post in the leadership. His bold statement is that the conference is ready to move beyond the controversy […]
John Cornyn ‘inclined’ to back Trump FBI pick Kash Patel after Senate meeting
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters on Monday that he had a good meeting with Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's FBI pick, adding that “unless something unforeseen happens, I don't think I'll be able to elect him.” I certainly feel that I support it.” “We don't know yet what Director Wray's plans are, but I think […]
Lara Trump to step down from RNC post amid rumored Senate bid
Lara Trump has announced that she will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee as votes are expected in the Florida Senate race. Lara was first elected as RNC co-chairs along with Michael Whatley in March, replacing former chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. Lara is reportedly eyeing a Florida Senate seat after President-elect Donald Trump […]