Senate unanimously approves measure ending airport security exemption for Congress
Senate Passes Bill Ending Special Treatment for Lawmakers at Airports With the Department of Homeland Security in a prolonged shutdown, the Senate has approved a bill that mandates lawmakers to wait in the same security lines as everyone else at airports, a privilege they previously enjoyed. Senator John Cornyn from Texas championed the Congressional Elimination […]
Senate approves Sen. Markwayne Mullin to succeed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary On Monday, the Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin to take over as Secretary of Homeland Security, filling the role previously held by Kristi Noem. This followed a contentious hearing last week where Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) argued that some senators were too emotionally charged for the confirmation process. […]
Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico Promises to Abolish Trump’s Alleged ‘Muslim Ban’
Texas Senate Candidate Calls for an End to Travel Bans Representative James Talarico, who is running for the Texas Senate, has urged the removal of President Donald Trump’s travel and entry restrictions from countries identified as high-risk for terrorism. In the wake of the March 1 shooting in Austin, Texas, Talarico reportedly addressed fears surrounding […]
Senate approves Mullin as battles over shutdown and SAVE America Act continue
Markwayne Mullin Confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security The Senate has confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the new Secretary of Homeland Security. This appointment follows the departure of Kristi Noem, marking a significant change in the department’s leadership. This transition also signals the end of Mullin’s 13-year tenure in legislation, which began in the […]
Watchdog calls for investigation into Senate candidate’s $434k in family payments, alleging they are unlawful.
FEC Investigates Nebraska Senate Candidate for Alleged Fund Misuse A watchdog organization is urging the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to probe Dan Osborne, a candidate for Nebraska’s state Senate. The concern is that he might have misdirected campaign funds to family members, reportedly sending around $250,000 to his wife alone through various campaign and political […]
Senate candidate Talarico receives criticism for anti-meat video: ‘Freak’
Senate Candidate Faces Criticism for Anti-Meat Comments James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for the Senate from Texas, is under scrutiny after an old video resurfaced. In the clip, he encourages Texans to reduce meat consumption as a way to combat climate change. Republicans and conservative commentators have criticized his stance. Some suggest this might hurt […]
James Talarico from Texas stands by his ‘God’s sausage’ remark and explains his Senate campaign approach.
Texas Senate Candidate Talarico Discusses Controversial Comments James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, reflected on remarks he made about God during a recent appearance on a podcast. He described them as “provocative,” later justifying them as both political and theological statements. In a speech back in 2021 at the Texas Legislature, Talarico […]
Trump makes fun of Schumer on Truth Social for his near mistake about ICE on the Senate floor
Trump Mocks Schumer Over Senate Floor Gaffe President Donald Trump took a jab at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer during a Senate session on Saturday. Trump highlighted Schumer’s slip-up where he expressed confusion, initially stating, “we have to fund the ice” before promptly correcting himself. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Thank you, […]
Thune states Senate Democrats have no reason to continue hindering DHS funding.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has criticized Senate Democrats for not having a valid reason to block funding for homeland security, as Republicans and the White House continue to push for government reopening proposals. “There’s an opportunity to wrap this up,” Thune mentioned in a press conference on Saturday. “To strike a deal, both […]
Senate Democrats prevent Tuberville’s amendment on banning transgender athletes in sports
Democrats in the Senate have blocked a proposal from Republicans to modify President Trump’s voter ID legislation by including a clause aimed at restricting men’s participation in women’s sports. The amendment, introduced by Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville, was part of a broader effort to push President Trump’s requested modifications to the Protecting American Voter […]