Details of the Significant Defense Bill Recently Approved by the Senate Amidst the Shutdown
Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill Amid Shutdown The Senate passed the annual defense policy bill on Thursday, finally breaking through weeks of stalemate over the substantial $879 billion package. This move is somewhat unusual, considering it happened during a government shutdown. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which allocates $879 billion for the U.S. military […]
Senate Democrat says Greene is conveying economic messages more effectively than some Democrats
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) has commended Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for her commitment to funding healthcare for her constituents, suggesting she outshines some Democrats in messaging during the government shutdown. “She’s not better than me, but she’s certainly outperforming many Democrats,” Gallego remarked during a CNN segment on Thursday.
GOP Senate Candidate Criticizes Weak Democratic Rival for Shutdown
Georgia Republican Rep. Buddy Carter Hits Sen. Ossoff in New Ad Georgia Republican Rep. Buddy Carter launched an advertisement on Friday targeting Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The ad claims that Ossoff has consistently aligned with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to facilitate government shutdowns. Carter’s ad highlights Ossoff’s alleged misuse of taxpayer funds for aiding […]
Senate departs for the weekend amid ongoing deadlock over government shutdown
Government Shutdown Stalemate Continues As the government shutdown drags on, there seems to be no end in sight. The Senate is set to leave Washington for the weekend and won’t return until early next week. Late Thursday, lawmakers passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act with a near bipartisan vote. However, this $925 billion bill […]
Senate Democrats’ Revealed Stance on Crypto Would Hurt DeFi, Industry Experts Warn
In a recent development, there’s been considerable discussion around the potential impact of rising interest rates on various sectors. Some analysts suggest that, while higher rates can lead to costlier borrowing for businesses, they might also create opportunities for investment in particular industries like financial services. This perspective isn’t universally accepted, though; there are concerns […]
Senate approves large annual defense policy legislation
The Senate passed a significant annual defense policy bill late Thursday, despite an ongoing government shutdown. The Republican-led Congress voted 70-20 in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which allocates $924.7 billion for the U.S. military in the fiscal year 2026. This vote followed an earlier agreement among lawmakers to revive the stalled […]
Senate moves forward with 2026 defense bill during current government shutdown
Senate Advances Defense Funding Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown The Senate made progress on Thursday with a significant policy bill to fund the Pentagon, even as the federal government remains shut down. The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which faced delays for over a month, passed with bipartisan support and proposes around $925 billion for […]
Senate Republican criticizes Greene’s shutdown remarks: ‘Completely unjust’
Disagreement Among GOP Over Government Shutdown Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.) has criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) for departing from party leadership, particularly in her comments regarding the ongoing government shutdown. During an interview on CNN, Capito expressed her understanding of frustrations surrounding the situation but deemed it unfair that Republicans are not engaging […]
Cornyn and Paxton are tied in the Texas Senate race: Poll
Recent polling indicates a competitive Republican primary for Senator John Cornyn’s seat in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Cornyn neck-and-neck. Representative Wesley Hunt trails by about 10 points. A poll released by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University placed Paxton at 34% and Cornyn at 33%, while Hunt garnered 22%. Interestingly, […]
Senate blocks government funding plan as shutdown enters Day 9
The Senate voted on Thursday for the seventh time to reject a bill passed by the House aimed at reopening the federal government. Only three Democrats sided with Republicans to try to break the stalemate. This legislation, proposed by House Republicans to fund the government until November 21, was a “clean” continuing resolution that would […]