Ex-Michigan GOP co-chair starts unlikely Senate campaign against Rogers
Former Michigan Republican Party Co-Chairman Bernadette Smith has submitted paperwork to the Federal Election Commission, signaling a potential Senate bid. This development comes as Trump-endorsed Mike Rogers contemplates competing for the state’s open Senate seat. If Smith—who recently stepped down as co-chair—decides to officially announce her candidacy, she would enter a Republican primary already featuring […]
Christine Begins Campaign for State Senate
Christine Pelosi Launches California Senate Campaign Christine Pelosi kicked off her campaign for the California Senate on Monday. She’s vying for the seat currently held by Sen. Scott Wiener, who is stepping down to pursue a position in the House of Representatives. The daughter of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Christine formally announced her candidacy […]
Pro-XRP Attorney John Deaton Is Running for Senate in Massachusetts Again
Simply put John Deaton, a lawyer known for his pro-XRP stance, has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, aiming to challenge Democratic Senator Ed Markey in Massachusetts during the 2026 elections. The Republican candidate previously faced off against Senator Elizabeth Warren and lost by a significant margin, but he gained notable recognition as a […]
Senate Democrats maintain that the shutdown was certainly worthwhile even after completely yielding to Republicans.
Democratic Senators Surrender Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown As the prolonged government shutdown continued, Democratic senators ultimately caved to Republican pressure. They contend that, despite the lack of tangible achievements, the shutdown was justified. The Democrats initiated the shutdown to compel Republicans to extend the Affordable Care Act health benefits set to expire soon. However, after […]
Rep Stansbury criticizes Senate Democrats regarding the agreement on the government shutdown.
Senate Democrats and Government Shutdown Discussion Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) recently addressed the situation that led eight Senate Democrats to influence the outcome regarding the government shutdown. Stansbury, a notable figure on the House Oversight Subcommittee, mentioned that the bill’s commitment to safeguarding federal workers is something Congress shouldn’t necessarily need to clarify. “While I […]
Cautious Senate aims to prevent another shutdown in January with approaching deadline.
Senators Reach Deal to End Longest Government Shutdown Senators have struck an agreement to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, though they express doubts about similar circumstances arising early next year. A bipartisan bill was introduced in the Senate late Monday that would allow government agencies to reopen until January 30, pending approval […]
Senate Democrats who supported ending the shutdown receive commendation.
Senate Democrats Break Ranks to End Government Shutdown The Washington Post’s editorial board shared their thoughts on Sunday, expressing approval for the eight Senate Democrats who chose to defy party leadership by supporting the House-passed continuing resolution. They pointed out that historically, “parties that hold government hostage to advance their policy goals rarely succeed.” In […]
What does the Senate agreement include to restart the government?
A bipartisan agreement between Senate Republicans and Democrats aims to reopen the government, restoring federal payrolls and other funding aspects. Senators are also set to vote on extending health care tax credits. The Senate passed the funding bill with a 60-40 vote on Monday, securing funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the […]
Senate Republicans reach important agreement with Democratic dissenters as the lengthy shutdown nears its conclusion.
Senate Passes Government Reopening Bill with Bipartisan Support On Monday night, Senate Republicans officially advanced a bill aimed at reopening the government, garnering some support from a few Democrats. The proposed funding measure is now headed to the House of Representatives, where a vote to reopen the government is anticipated on Wednesday. After a historic […]
Government shutdown may conclude this week as House evaluates Senate agreement
Government Shutdown Could Soon End It seems the House is moving toward concluding the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, as lawmakers are hurrying back to the Capitol after their extended break. On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee has a meeting scheduled for after 5 p.m. to review a revised funding proposal from the Senate, […]