Senator Thom Tillis from the GOP maintains his threat to obstruct Trump’s federal nominee if the investigation into Jerome Powell is not abandoned.
Sen. Thom Tillis to Block Federal Reserve Pick Amid Investigation On Wednesday, Sen. Thom Tillis announced he would remain committed to blocking President Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve chair unless the Justice Department halts its investigation into Jerome Powell. Initially, North Carolina Republicans suggested they would oppose Kevin Warsh’s confirmation after news broke that […]
Senator from Virginia presents a proposal to make Islamophobia a hate crime.
New Bill to Criminalize Islamophobia Introduced in Virginia A state senator from Virginia, of Bengali-American descent, has put forward legislation aimed at criminalizing Islamophobia. The bill, presented by Senator Saddam Azlan Salim, defines “Islamophobia” as related to acts of assault or battery that manifest as malicious prejudice or hatred toward Islam and Muslims. The summary […]
Senator Roger Marshall claims Jeffries is upset about the Trump-Schumer funding agreement.
Government Funding Negotiations Continue Amid Shutdown Senate Republicans indicated on Wednesday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York might be feeling slighted after not being part of a government funding agreement between President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. On Tuesday, the House passed a funding package with a two-week extension for […]
Senator Chuck Schumer from New York receives criticism for referring to the SAVE Act as ‘Jim Crow’
Schumer Blocks SAVE Act, Calls it “Jim Crow” Law This week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer halted a bill known as the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE), arguing that it resembled racist “Jim Crow” laws. His remarks drew attention on social media, with many echoing claims about the Georgia voting law that supposedly spurred […]
Senator Josh Hawley urges investigation into funding for coordinated anti-ICE protests.
Hawley Calls for Investigation into Anti-ICE Protests Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) voiced his concerns on Tuesday regarding what he described as anti-ICE activists that are emerging across the nation. He suggested that these groups could be part of a larger, coordinated effort and has requested a Justice Department probe to investigate these allegations. In a […]
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Supports Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Her Position Before the Primary
Sen. Tina Smith Endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate Seat Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) has announced her endorsement of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-Minn.) to succeed her in the Senate. Having held her seat since 2018, Smith’s early backing may help Flanagan as she faces Rep. Angie Craig, who comes into the race with […]
Senator Lankford report reveals $240 million in taxpayer funds used for transgender animal research
Senate Republicans Report Wasteful Spending in Government A recent report by Senate Republicans highlights significant waste of federal funds last year. This includes expenses related to transgender animal experiments in China, tests on beagles, and halted fetal tissue research. In his ninth annual report, “Federal Failures,” Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) detailed examples of government mismanagement […]
Dem senator criticizes ICE regarding detained child as DHS claims mother declined custody
Controversial Detention of Young Boy by ICE Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois has voiced strong criticism against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the detention of a five-year-old boy, Liam Ramos, alongside his undocumented father. Duckworth claims that this was an unnecessary action taken after the child’s mother allegedly refused to be apprehended. […]
Bill by Senator Bernie Moreno prohibits remittance transfers for public assistance.
New Bill Targets Remittances for Welfare Recipients A new legislative proposal introduced in the Senate by Sen. Bernie Moreno, a Republican from Ohio, aims to place restrictions on welfare recipients sending money overseas. This bill is designed to ensure that taxpayer-funded benefits are utilized within the United States rather than being transferred abroad. Named the […]
“Image reveals the truth”: Democrat senator shares fake photo of Pretti shooting with headless agent.
Senator Durbin Addresses Controversial Shooting Incident On Wednesday, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois took to the Senate floor to express his stance on defunding the Department of Homeland Security. He also voiced his anger regarding the recent shooting of activist Alex Preti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents over the weekend. While discussing Preti’s […]