Senate committee set to move forward with the bill designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism
Senate Committee to Consider Designating Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to discuss a bill that aims to classify Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. This move is seen as a gesture of support against President Vladimir Putin, especially with a significant meeting between him […]
Shutdown approaches 4th week as Senate Democrats once more turn down funding bill
Senate Democrats Block Another GOP Effort to Reopen Government After a weekend filled with anti-Trump protests, Senate Democrats have once again prevented Republicans from reopening the government for the eleventh time, as the shutdown nears its fourth week. Initially, Senate Republicans hoped their counterparts would reconsider following the “No Kings” rallies nationwide. However, led by […]
Republican senators claim Schumer’s shutdown is harming the Senate
Senate Republicans are increasingly worried about the precedent being set by Senate Democrats amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has now stretched into its 20th day. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his Democratic colleagues have been vocal about their push for an extension of expired Obamacare subsidies, attempting to shift the focus from […]
Chip Roy suggests using a drastic measure on Senate filibuster to resolve shutdown
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) proposed considering a “nuclear option” to put an end to the government shutdown, suggesting it could help bypass the Senate’s 60-vote requirement for reopening. Roy mentioned to reporters, “We need to look at the 60-vote threshold, which we really are.” Under current Senate rules, most legislation requires a 60-vote […]
Chip Roy suggests using the nuclear option on the Senate filibuster to resolve the shutdown.
On Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) proposed employing a “nuclear option” to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, suggesting it might be necessary to bypass the Senate’s filibuster rules that require a 60-vote majority to reopen the government. “We need to reconsider the 60-vote threshold, which we really are,” Roy mentioned to reporters. Senate rules stipulate […]
Senate Republicans caution that Democrats are establishing a risky standard in the shutdown dispute.
Government Shutdown Enters Day 20 with Rising Tensions Senate Republicans are voicing concern over the implications of current Democratic actions amid the ongoing government shutdown, which has now stretched into its 20th day. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic caucus are heavily focused on demands for an extension of expired Obamacare subsidies, attempting […]
Daniel Cameron seeks McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky for the 2026 election
Daniel Cameron Aims for McConnell’s Senate Seat Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who once worked closely with Senator Mitch McConnell, is stepping into the political arena to take his place. He’s presenting himself as a staunch “America First” conservative, ready to voice disagreements with his former mentor. Cameron was the general counsel for McConnell, […]
AOC collects $11.8M, positioning herself for a possible 2028 Senate campaign
Ocasio-Cortez Reports Fundraising Decline Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known as the “Bronx Girl,” raised $4.5 million last quarter—her lowest earnings this year. This amount is significantly less than the record-setting income she gathered in the first quarter, which led to speculation about a potential presidential candidacy. Despite the dip, Ocasio-Cortez still holds a substantial $11.8 million […]
Maine Senate candidate confronted with old Reddit posts again
Recent reports have revealed more contentious social media posts by Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate hoping to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. According to the Bangor Daily News, Platner, who has already distanced himself from previous posts on Reddit, made a controversial remark questioning why black people “don’t tip” in a thread discussing questions […]
Senate Candidate Graham Platner Urges Violence in Recently Removed Posts
Maine Senate Candidate’s Controversial Past Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner from Maine has come under scrutiny for a past Reddit post where he suggested violence as a means for social change, according to Politico. In 2018, Platner, a former Marine and oyster farmer, stated that “an armed working class is a requirement of economic justice,” […]