Senate Democrats strengthened by election victories during 36-day shutdown
Senate Democrats React to Election Day Victories Amid Shutdown After a series of successful Election Day outcomes, Senate Democrats are feeling encouraged, viewing the electoral results as a signal that their strategy during the government shutdown is bearing fruit. The shutdown is now in its record-breaking 36th day, and Senate Democrats believe the election results […]
Senate Democrats urge Trump to give a personal explanation on nuclear tests following Wright’s comments
A group of Senate Democrats reached out to President Trump, asking for clarification on the recently announced plans to restart nuclear tests. This follows a statement from Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who indicated that the tests wouldn’t involve actual nuclear explosions. In a letter led by Senator Martin Heinrich from New Mexico, 16 Democratic senators […]
Maine Senate candidate Platner refuses to mourn Dick Cheney
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner recently stated that he does not plan to mourn the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney, expressing his disappointment over Cheney’s role in the Iraq War. “Typically, the death of a former vice president prompts some reflection and mourning. But as a veteran of the Iraq War, I’m going […]
Trump supports using the nuclear option to eliminate the Senate filibuster during the shutdown.
This debate resurfaces regularly when a political party controls both the House and Senate, along with the Presidency. The core question is whether the Senate’s 60-vote rule, known as the filibuster, should be abolished to push through agendas. It’s often referred to as the nuclear option for a reason. If implemented, it would fundamentally change […]
Senate Democrats consider stepping back from shutdown battle — facing resistance
Centrist Senate Democrats Seek Government Reopening Deal Amid Opposition A faction of centrist Senate Democrats is negotiating a potential agreement to reopen the federal government, possibly this week or next. However, they are encountering considerable resistance that might thwart their efforts, according to sources close to the discussions. According to a senator engaged in the […]
Senate Democrats consider a plan for ending the unprecedented shutdown
Democrats Seek Resolution Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown Senate Democrats are looking for a way out of the current government shutdown, and there’s a bit of cautious optimism floating around that a resolution might be on the horizon. Senate Republicans have been pushing a proposal since nearly the start of the shutdown, and discussions reached a […]
AOC claims Trump prevented Greene from running for Senate, igniting a ‘revenge tour’
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Den.) stated on Monday that President Donald Trump prevented Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) from running in the upcoming Georgia Senate race, which she claims has led to Greene’s current “revenge tour” against the Republican Party. During an Instagram livestream, Ocasio-Cortez remarked, “Oh, she’s rebelling against Trump, she’s rebelling against the administration.” […]
Senate rejects GOP spending bill for the 14th time while bipartisan discussions aim to prevent a shutdown
On Tuesday, the Senate turned down the 14th attempt to reopen the federal government, even as there seemed to be some momentum towards a potential agreement to end the ongoing shutdown. Senators voted 54-44 against a “clean” continuing resolution that had been passed by the House, which would have funded the government until November 21. […]
Senate majority leader states he lacks the support to abolish the filibuster, regardless of Trump’s wishes.
Thune Lacks Support for Filibuster Override Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed on Monday that he doesn’t have sufficient backing from fellow Republicans to activate what’s known as the “nuclear option” to change the Senate’s filibuster rules. “The votes are not in,” Thune (R-SD) told reporters, as noted in a recent article. When asked if […]
CIA director and Senate intelligence chairman agree with Trump regarding nuclear tests by Russia and China.
According to CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, President Trump is right in his assertion that Russia and China are conducting secret nuclear weapons tests. Ratcliffe tweeted support for Trump, sharing intelligence from the president’s first term indicating that these countries may not be following a moratorium on nuclear explosions. […]