Lawmaker describes Senate budget resolution as a way to bypass filibuster
Congressional Budget Process and Spending Concerns The ongoing spectacle of the Congressional budget process is in full swing. Recently, the Senate approved a budget resolution, not due to any newfound financial stability, but rather because the majority is eager to spend more without providing a clear plan for payment. A budget resolution is crucial for […]
‘Middle of the Road’ Democrat Ohio Senate Hopeful Sherrod Brown Too Close to Anti-Police Left, Law Enforcement Claims
Former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown appears to be shifting his stance on policing, moving toward the left, which might complicate his plans to return to the U.S. Senate this November, according to state law enforcement officials. Brown, who served three terms in the Senate and is up for re-election in 2024, is trying to win […]
Texas Senate hopeful Talarico labels Ten Commandments decision un-Christian
Texas Congressman Critiques Ten Commandments Law This week, Texas Democrat James Talarico spoke out against a court ruling that allows the state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, calling it a “very unchristian decision.” He criticized what he termed “Christian nationalism” and emphasized, “I’m a Christian, but I think the most […]
Leading Michigan Democratic Senate Contender Alleged To Conceal $500,000 In Campaign Expenses
Michigan Senate Candidate Facing Allegations A prominent Democratic contender for the Michigan Senate is under scrutiny for allegedly hiding $500,000 in campaign expenditures. This complaint has been lodged with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) by the Democratic-aligned PAC, Defend the Vote (DTV). State Senator Mallory McMorrow, believed to be a leading candidate for the state […]
Maine Senate candidate Platner, supported by Sanders, faces criticism for his views on China.
Maine’s Graham Platner Pushes for Closer Ties with China in Senate Bid Maine Democrat Graham Platner is looking to foster stronger connections with China if he wins a Senate seat, advocating for increased cooperation between the United States and the communist nation, particularly concerning climate change. “Our approach to China should be more about collaboration […]
Hawley Urges House to Cut Funding for Abortion Organizations Following Senate Vote
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) is urging the House to prevent taxpayer funding for abortion organizations via reconciliation, following the Senate’s rejection of an amendment on Wednesday. In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) sent Thursday afternoon, Hawley cautioned that without an extension of the ban on taxpayer funding to abortion providers, billions in […]
Warren continued to describe a Senate candidate with a Nazi tattoo as her ‘type of guy’
Warren Defends Platner Amid Controversies Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts recently described Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, as her “kind of guy” during a campaign event, even as he faced criticism regarding tattoos that some interpret as Nazi symbols. On a Wednesday segment of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” host Sarah Eisen pointed out Platner’s troubling […]
Senate Republican Aims to Eliminate Biden Rule That Harms Career Schools and Veterans
Sen. Jim Banks Proposes Bill to Repeal Controversial Education Funding Rule On Monday, Indiana Republican Sen. Jim Banks introduced legislation aimed at reversing regulations that he claims unfairly target career education institutions and military students. The proposed Promoting Access and Revenue Integrity Through Institutional Transparency (PARITY) Act seeks to eliminate the requirement from the Higher […]
Deadline for War Powers Act approaches as Senate Republicans prevent vote on Iran conflict
Senate Republicans continue to back President Donald Trump’s approach towards Iran as the deadline for Congressional intervention looms. Recently, Republicans blocked another Democratic effort to end hostilities in the Middle East, just a day after Trump extended a fragile ceasefire, citing “deep divisions” within the Iranian leadership. Notably, a vote aimed at limiting the president’s […]
Senate approves budget proposal for ICE and Border Patrol to facilitate the reopening of Homeland Security
Early Thursday, the Senate took a significant step to revive the Department of Homeland Security by approving a budget for ICE and Border Patrol, despite opposition from Democrats. This budget is now headed to the House. The Department has been inactive since mid-February, following demands from Democrats for policy changes after two protesters were fatally […]