Michael Whatley, Chair of the RNC, announces his campaign for North Carolina’s vacant Senate seat.
Michael Whatley Launches Senate Campaign in North Carolina Michael Whatley, the Chairman of the Republican National Committee, has kicked off his campaign for the vacant Senate seat in North Carolina. Whatley made the announcement on Thursday, expressing excitement about the opportunity to represent the state in the Senate. In a social media post, he said, […]
Senate Republicans Discuss the Future of Blue Slip Tradition During Confirmation Efforts
President Donald Trump is advocating for the elimination of the Senate’s “blue slip” policy, a practice that’s been around for over a century and allows senators to have a significant say in judicial appointments from their home states. On Tuesday, Trump urged Sen. Chuck Grassley, the head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to move beyond […]
Senate committee denies Trump’s proposed reductions to NIH and other health departments.
Senate Budget Committee Rejects NIH Funding Cuts The Senate Budget Committee recently dismissed the Trump administration’s substantial proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and instead opted to increase the agency’s budget by $400 million. The White House’s budget proposal included an $18 billion reduction for NIH, which accounted for a 40% decrease. […]
RNC Chair Formally Declares Senate Candidacy in North Carolina with Support from Trump
RNC Chair Michael Whatley Announces Senate Run in North Carolina Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), made an official announcement on Thursday regarding his candidacy for the 2026 Senate race in North Carolina. In a statement shared on social media, Whatley expressed his feelings, stating that he is “humbled and excited” […]
Senate Republicans back proposed changes to medical advisory group
Three Senate Republicans Back Health Secretary in Task Force Reform Discussion Recently, three Senate Republicans have voiced their support for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, particularly regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to reform the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The group has come under scrutiny for being ideologically driven in its […]
Michael Whatley, backed by Trump, starts his campaign for the North Carolina Senate seat.
Whatley Enters North Carolina Senate Race Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has formally entered the race for the North Carolina Senate. This development sets the stage for a potentially intense contest against former Governor Roy Cooper (D), which is shaping up to be one of the more competitive battles next […]
Senate committee moves forward with over $1 trillion in government budget for 2026
Senate Budget Committee Advances Over $1 Trillion Funding Bill On Thursday, the Senate Budget Committee approved a significant funding bill exceeding $1 trillion for the fiscal year 2026, ahead of the approaching deadline in late September. A portion of this legislation allocates roughly $852 billion for defense programs, along with approximately $200 billion designated for […]
Whatley joins the North Carolina Senate race following Trump’s support
Michael Whatley Announces Senate Run in North Carolina On Thursday, Michael Whatley, the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), officially kicked off his campaign for a GOP-held Senate seat in North Carolina. He made this announcement during a gathering in his hometown of Gastonia. This campaign launch comes shortly after former President Donald Trump […]
Thune: Temporary appointments possible as Senate deals with a pile of nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced he is considering an extended recess for the Senate, which could enable President Trump to make a break appointment and address his backlog of pending candidates. Earlier this year, Thune had been hesitant about a long-term break but seems to be reevaluating as the Senate grapples with a […]
Senate committee moves forward with funding bill that includes $1 billion for Ukraine
The Senate Budget Committee has moved forward with a proposal that would allocate approximately $1 billion in security aid for Ukraine. This funding is part of the 2026 Defense Budget Act, championed by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), who chairs the Defense Subcommittee. The committee approved the bill with a vote […]