A ‘Talking Filibuster’ would squander the Senate’s most limited resource — time on the floor
Senate Debates and the ‘Talking Filibuster’ Controversy Another discussion is rising around the rules of the U.S. Senate, and it’s a critical topic. To be honest, these debates are better suited for commentary or analysis rather than consuming actual Senate floor time. Once that time is gone, it truly can’t be reclaimed, and that’s important […]
As the Senate’s ACA resolution remains unclear, Republicans revisit past health care battles.
Earlier this year, there was hope for a bipartisan deal to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies. The House passed a three-year extension, but talks have stalled in the Senate. Some Republican lawmakers trace the current deadlock back to the original passage of the ACA in 2010. “Let’s remember, it was the Democrats who […]
Lisa Cook’s Supreme Court Case Highlights the Senate’s Overlooked Fed Veto
Senate Can Stop Fed Packing On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding Trump vs. Cook. This case explores whether President Trump can dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook based on allegations of mortgage fraud. Justice Brett Kavanaugh raised concerns, suggesting that giving the president too much leeway in firing decisions could undermine the Federal […]
Senate’s ‘Black Hole’ Where Legislation ‘Vanishes’
Rep. Mike Collins Critiques Senate Dynamics Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.), running against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), shared his concerns with Breitbart News about the decline of quality legislation in the U.S. Senate, referring to it as a “black hole.” During an extensive interview at Turning Point USA’s America Fest in Phoenix, Arizona, he expressed frustration […]
Senate’s Decision Not to Confirm Mark Walker Is Unclear
Rev. Doug Wilson Weighs In on Senate Confirmation Delay The Rev. Doug Wilson, a pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, expressed his confusion during a television discussion about the Senate’s failure to confirm former Rep. Mark Walker (R-North Carolina) as the ambassador for religious freedom under President Donald Trump. In conversation with host Matthew […]
How the Senate’s insincere ‘discussion’ harms working Americans
The U.S. Senate Dilemma Many Americans, including President Trump, recognize that the U.S. Senate isn’t functioning as it should. What used to be a straightforward process requiring a simple majority of 51 votes has shifted to needing 60 votes for nearly all significant measures. Supporters argue this structure is meant to protect minority rights—the “world’s […]
Trump Backs Senate’s Simple Bill to Resolve Schumer’s Shutdown
Trump Supports Continuing Resolution Amid Shutdown President Donald Trump expressed his support on Monday for a continuing resolution (CR) introduced in the Senate the previous night, indicating a possible resolution to the ongoing government shutdown. As noted, Democrats faced significant setbacks on the 40th day of the shutdown. Eight members of their party agreed to […]
Student in Colorado seeks to challenge college senate’s rejection of TPUSA chapter
Crowds Gather at Turning Point USA Event Despite Rain Fox News correspondent Madison Scarpino reported that a substantial crowd is expected at the Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss University, which will feature Vice Chancellor J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk discussing “America Report.” In a separate situation, college students in Colorado are pushing back […]
Is Another ICO Surge Coming? Understanding the Implications of the Senate’s Market Structure Bill for Crypto Startups
Simply put The Senate has released a preliminary draft of the Crypto Market Structure Act. Last week, the House passed a similar bill, referred to as the Clarity Act. While there are notable differences in the Senate’s version, both bills share a common objective, notably impacting crypto startups and future token sales via ICOs. The […]
Trump’s $9 billion recovery plan jeopardizes the Senate’s cooperative funding efforts
Senate Votes on Funding Looming There’s a pivotal vote happening Tuesday in the Senate regarding government funding, which will likely impact the next few months. Some Democrats are expressing frustration about how Republicans have approached spending cuts, feeling somewhat burned by recent actions. Lawmakers in the Senate are gearing up to vote on the first […]