Republican senator halts Trump DHS nominees due to disagreement over Noem’s committee testimony

Senate Republicans Delay DHS Nominee Over Kristi Noem’s Appearance Senate Republicans are planning to hold up the nomination of President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) nominee until Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before Congress. Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina mentioned this to reporters, emphasizing that Noem hasn’t confirmed when she will meet with the […]
Nebraska state Senator Machaela Cavanaugh seen taking down portraits of the founding fathers from the Capitol

Controversial Portrait Removal Sparks Debate in Nebraska A Nebraska state senator has found herself at the center of controversy after being caught on video taking down a portrait from a display at the state Capitol. This exhibit was part of the celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Democratic Sen. Makaela Kavanaugh was seen in surveillance footage […]
Nebraska senator takes down PragerU Founders display from state Capitol

A Nebraska state senator was recently seen on video taking down a portrait of a founding figure in the state’s Capitol, and she is now standing by her actions. Footage captured at the Capitol revealed Democratic Sen. Makaela Kavanaugh removing a portrait from an exhibit meant to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The exhibit, which displayed […]
Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano will not be a candidate in the 2026 elections and criticizes Shapiro.

Doug Mastriano Will Not Run for Governor in 2026 Pennsylvania Senator Doug Mastriano has announced he will not pursue the Republican nomination for governor in 2026, taking a moment to critique the political landscape in a candid open letter. Mastriano, representing Chambersburg, Gettysburg, and McSherrystown, gained visibility through leading protests against COVID-19 lockdowns initiated by […]
Nebraska Senator Dan McKeon from the GOP is facing a groundbreaking vote for expulsion due to sexual misconduct accusations.

Nebraska Legislature Considers Expulsion of Senator Amid Misconduct Allegations On the first day of the 2026 legislative session, Nebraska lawmakers were asked to address a motion to expel a senator accused of making inappropriate sexual comments and touching a staff member during a party last year. If the Nebraska Legislature votes to expel Sen. Dan […]
Democrat Group Challenging Senator Cotton Secures Advantages for Undocumented Immigrants

A Democratic candidate for the Senate seat currently held by Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has presented himself as an approachable farmer, despite his leadership role in an organization advocating for public assistance for undocumented immigrants. Harry Shoffner, described as a “keen climate advocate,” launched his campaign aiming to unseat the Republican incumbent after having to shut […]
Democrat Mary Peltola Considering a Run Against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska

Mary Peltola Prepares to Challenge Dan Sullivan for Senate Seat Mary Peltola, the former Democratic congresswoman from Alaska, is gearing up for a return to public office and is likely to take on Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Peltola has been weighing her options between a Senate run or a bid for the governorship but seems […]
Senator Ruben Gallego presents legislation to prevent Trump’s invasion of Greenland

Sen. Gallego Introduces Bill to Prevent Military Action in Greenland Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) put forward a bill on Tuesday aimed at stopping President Donald Trump’s intentions regarding Greenland. Gallego emphasized the necessity of legislative action, asserting that Congress needs to prevent any reckless military decisions from Trump. This bill joins a series of Democratic […]
Senator Tim Kaine: Trump’s action in Venezuela shows a troubling return to failed interventionist policies

President Donald Trump’s unauthorized military action in Venezuela aimed at capturing President Nicolas Maduro is reminiscent of a troubling era when the U.S. asserted the right to meddle in the affairs of nations across the Western Hemisphere. History shows that such interventions often ended in failure, fueling resentment against the U.S. in places like Cuba, […]
Democratic senator questioned about colleagues’ concerns that the party is missing ‘nuance’

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) took issue with President Donald Trump on Monday regarding a report that noted unnamed Democratic senators felt the party was lacking nuance in its responses to Trump’s remarks about Venezuela and the arrest of dictator Nicolas Maduro. A complaint has also been lodged by a House Democrat. In a discussion, […]