Deadlock on CLARITY Act: Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer Expects Senate Vote in May
U.S. Virtual Currency Regulation Bill Faces Critical Moment The much-anticipated U.S. virtual currency regulation bill is experiencing a significant crossroads. The Senate’s deadlock has put the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act of 2025, known as the CLARITY Act, on hold. This raises worries that any regulatory inaction could stretch well past the 2026 midterm elections, […]
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner expresses regret for using the ‘R-word’
Progressive U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner issued an apology on Wednesday for using the R-word during an interview about his tattoo controversy. In a conversation with a news outlet, Platner shared his initial reaction when he found out that he was accused of having a Nazi tattoo. This stemmed from his tattoo of a skull […]
Emmer states that Republicans favor Flanagan in the Minnesota Senate competition.
Republican strategists and lawmakers are gearing up for the upcoming Senate election in Minnesota, looking to position voters against the Democratic candidate, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) believes Flanagan poses a greater challenge for Republicans than her opponent, Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), in the ongoing Democratic primary. Emmer expressed concerns […]
Rep. Luna: Senate Looks Into Gallego for ‘Sexual’ Incident and Campaign Finance ‘Misconduct’
Ethics Review Over Allegations Against Sen. Gallego Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced that Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office, along with Senate ethics officials, are examining information she provided regarding Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). This information includes accusations of sexual misconduct and violations related to campaign financing. However, Gallego’s office has refuted these claims […]
Senate Republicans disagree on minimal DHS funding bill
Democrats Seek Vote on New Iran War Powers The Democratic Party is pushing for a vote aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Iran, alongside the stalled funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This development comes amidst a complex budget reconciliation effort being orchestrated by Congressional Republicans. While there are different strategies at […]
Senate Democrats set a new record by voting against arms sales to Israel due to the Iran conflict.
Senate Democrats Vote Against Arms Sales to Israel Amid Iran Conflict In a notable shift, a larger number of Senate Democrats opposed arms sales to Israel, protesting President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran. This recent vote late Wednesday turned down two resolutions from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), showing a change in stance among Democrats […]
Senate Democrats prevent Cornyn’s proposal to cut funding for the Cesar Chavez monument amid abuse allegations.
Fifth Woman Accuses Eric Swalwell of Sexual Misconduct Rona Drews has come forward with accusations against former Congressman Eric Swalwell, alleging that he drugged and assaulted her. FOX News contributor Jonathan Turley discussed how Swalwell’s political supporters have shielded him from the consequences of such accusations. Meanwhile, attempts by Senate Democrats to defund and dismantle […]
Sen. Rick Scott: Certain Republicans Are Reluctant to Eliminate the Filibuster Due to Senate Traditions
Scott Discusses Filibuster Views Among Republicans During a recent appearance, Senator Rick Scott from Florida shared insights about why some Republicans seem hesitant to eliminate the filibuster, citing a sense of “Senate tradition.” He elaborated on this point in a conversation with host Mike Slater. Scott expressed that, “we need to be intentional and careful, […]
Senate Republicans prevent passage of Democratic resolution on Iran war powers for the fourth time
President Trump hints at new talks, US naval blockade enters third day On the third day of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which is disrupting economic trade with Iran, President Trump has suggested that the conflict might be closing in on a resolution. This comes despite White House claims that a […]
Conservative Group Backs Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia Senate Race
On Tuesday, the Senate Conservative Fund (SCF) threw its support behind Representative Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in the race for the Georgia Senate seat, ahead of the Republican primary scheduled for May 19. Collins, who currently represents Georgia’s 10th Congressional District and runs a trucking company, will compete against newcomer Derek Dooley, a former football coach […]