Senate Democrat on shutdown: ‘Things are going well’ for the party
Sen. Whitehouse Talks Government Shutdown Effects Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) remarked that the ongoing government shutdown appears to be working in favor of Democrats, while Republicans in Congress seem to be “in turmoil” as the situation drags on. During an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Whitehouse expressed his faith in Democratic leadership and addressed concerns […]
Government shutdown reaches Day 8 while Senate stays at an impasse
Senate Democrats Block Republican Efforts Amid Government Closure Senate Democrats, on Wednesday, prevented Republicans from reopening the government for the sixth time, facing increasing pressure and threats from the White House. It’s been like “Groundhog Day” in the Senate for eight days now. Unlike the 1993 film starring Bill Murray, there’s been little to no […]
Notebook from a Reporter: Government shutdown goes on as Senate gets ready for sixth test vote
Government Shutdowns Continue as Senate Votes Again The government shutdown isn’t coming to an end today. However, the Senate is gearing up for its sixth round of test votes, aiming to break the filibuster with competing plans from both Democrats and Republicans. It’s worth noting that 60 votes are needed for this to pass. Interestingly, […]
Senate Republicans approve over 100 nominees from Trump
Senate Confirms 107 Nominees Amid Government Shutdown As the government shutdown continues, Senate Republicans have moved forward by approving 107 nominees put forth by President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the vote went 51-47 along party lines, clearing a significant number of nominations that include various allies and past candidates of the president. Senate Majority Leader […]
Senate Republicans Approve Herschel Walker and 107 Others in Large Vote Following Delay
Senate Approves 108 Candidates of President Trump On Tuesday night, the Senate voted to confirm 108 candidates put forward by President Donald Trump, marking a significant move to address the backlog of nominations that had been stalled. This group included various figures, such as former soccer player and Senate candidate Herschel Walker, alongside former White […]
Senate Republican: NFL’s Bad Bunny choice is obviously partisan
Bernie Moreno Criticizes Super Bowl Halftime Show Choice Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) recently shared his thoughts on Bad Bunny being selected for the upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show, framing it as a political issue. In a video interview with independent journalist Nicholas Barassy, Moreno questioned, “Why would you choose anyone else to perform at […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley: Biden’s FBI focused on the personal cell phones of 8 GOP senators in the ‘Arctic Frost’ investigation
FBI’s Surveillance of Republican Senators Sparks Controversy Recently uncovered FBI documents reveal that under the Biden administration, the agency targeted the personal mobile phones of eight Republican senators and one House member, as noted by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley. This action was part of an investigation known as “Arctic Frost.” This investigation seemingly […]
Pam Bondi criticizes Senate Democrats during a heated Judiciary panel meeting.
Bondi Faces Senate Democrats Over Epstein Case In a heated exchange on Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondy found herself under fire during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, as Senate Democrats pressed her on her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case and other matters. Notably, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island hinted that he might be […]
Rep. Wesley Hunt Pledges to ‘Defend Texas’ as He Joins Senate Race
Wesley Hunt Launches Senate Campaign in Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) officially kicked off his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Monday, showcasing a video that highlights his family, military background, and supporters. In this, he expressed a commitment to keep the focus on Texas issues instead of personal rivalries. In his announcement, Hunt emphasized […]
Senate frustrations grow as shutdown begins to feel repetitive
Frustration is rising over the lack of progress on government shutdown discussions, making it feel like a repetitive cycle for senators. On Monday, the Senate voted on a Republican “clean” stopgap funding proposal and a Democratic alternative, neither of which advanced. With no new developments from either side, it seems the chamber will again consider […]