U.S. Olympian receives support from senator in Vermont
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Trump Over Olympian’s Remarks Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont confronted President Donald Trump regarding his remarks about American Olympian Hunter Hess during recent comments made on social media. Hess had voiced his feelings about representing the U.S. at the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, expressing some uncertainty. This led Trump to label him […]
Republican senator urges Trump’s team to recover billions in benefits for immigrants
Sen. Jim Banks Calls for Reimbursement from Immigrant Sponsors Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is urging several key Trump administration agencies to reclaim what he estimates could be billions of dollars in Medicaid, SNAP, and educational costs that immigrants have incurred at the expense of U.S. taxpayers. Banks, who is in his first term and is […]
MTA chairman Lieber and Senator Mattera argue about a $35 million security deal
New York State Budget Hearings Turn Chaotic During a joint budget hearing in New York, a heated exchange broke out between officials as the state’s Transportation Chairman, Jano Lieber, faced off against a Republican senator from Long Island. The source of tension? A controversial $35 million contract for private security services, which some argue is […]
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 […]