FCC chair Brendan Carr set to be questioned by the Senate
FCC Chairman Daniel Carr to Testify Before Senate Committee The Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, is set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. His appearance will center around his controversial request for ABC to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air. Joining Carr will be two other FCC commissioners, […]
Senate Republicans are more open to ending the filibuster as Trump increases his demands.
The filibuster has long been a sensitive topic among Senate Republicans, but lately, there’s been a noticeable shift. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire to do away with this process, and it seems his calls are starting to resonate. The filibuster, which requires a 60-vote threshold for most Senate bills, often necessitates […]
Senate healthcare efforts probably won’t happen in 2025, according to Thune.
Senate Deliberates Health Care Challenges Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) indicated today that the Senate is facing significant hurdles in addressing health care issues for 2025. He commented, “I don’t think we’re going to pass anything by the end of this week, but perhaps there’s a potential path for January.” In another development, House […]
Senate Republicans team up with Democrats to overturn Trump’s federal union policy
In a surprising twist, two prominent Senate Republicans have teamed up with Senate Democrats to back a bill aimed at reversing President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding federal unions. Yet, it’s still uncertain if the bill will actually come to a vote. Recently, the House of Representatives passed the American Worker Protection Act, introduced by […]
Ex-NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya considers a Senate run in Minnesota
Michele Tafoya, a well-known sportswriter, is reportedly considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota, according to sources close to the situation. The National Republican Senatorial Committee is actively recruiting her to help consolidate Republican candidates as Democrats brace for a competitive primary battle between U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and popular Lt. Gov. […]
Michelle Tafoya considers a Senate bid in Minnesota for 2026, with a decision expected early next year.
Michele Tafoya Weighs Senate Run in Minnesota Michele Tafoya, who transitioned from being a sideline reporter for professional football to becoming a political commentator, is considering a bid for the open Senate seat in Minnesota that will be contested in 2026. Republican insiders shared that she plans to make a decision early next year. Recently, […]
$901 billion defense bill passes important Senate step as year-end deadlines approach
Senate Moves Forward with 2026 Defense Bill The Senate has made significant progress on its annual defense policy legislation, with strong bipartisan support. A final vote is anticipated later this week. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA) is a key piece of legislation that Congress reviews annually, allocating billions for the Department of […]
Trump and Senate Republicans Criticize Biden’s Confirmation Ratings as the Year Ends
Trump Surpasses Predecessor in Confirmations President Donald Trump is moving ahead of his predecessor regarding confirmations. Senate Republicans are likely to approve a group of 97 of Trump’s nominees, marking an earlier achievement compared to the confirmations at this same juncture during both the Biden and Trump administrations. Once this nomination package is passed later […]
Massachusetts Senate approves legislation limiting challenges to library books
Massachusetts Democrats Propose Bill to Counteract Book Bans In Massachusetts, Democrats are taking a stand against what they describe as “politically motivated book bans.” They’ve introduced a new bill aimed at reshaping how objections to books in schools and public libraries are handled. Titled the Freedom of Expression Act, this bipartisan initiative is backed by […]
Kennedy calls Crockett’s Texas Senate campaign entirely trivial.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Launches Senate Campaign Amid Skepticism This month, Rep. Jasmine Crockett kicked off her Senate campaign, and Sen. John Kennedy had some pointed comments about her chances. He characterized her run for the Senate as unserious and disconnected from what Texas voters want. “They need to tell her that the voices in her […]