Congress plans to reduce pay during the shutdown, but many senators won’t be affected by it.
Senators Will Go Unpaid During Future Shutdowns In a recent decision, the Senate has unanimously voted to forgo salaries during any upcoming government shutdowns, a move some see as largely symbolic. Many senators are already quite affluent before they take office. Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma noted that some wealthy members of Congress regard their […]
Senators Cotton, Boozman, and Cruz Urge the Defense Department to Fund Domestic Lithium Production
A letter advocating for investment in the U.S. lithium supply chain, featuring significant undeveloped deposits in the southern region, has been spearheaded by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR). The letter, which also garnered support from Sen. John Boozman (R-Arkansas) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), was sent to David Roach, the director of the Department of the […]
South Carolina Republican senators halt redistricting efforts despite pressure from Trump
Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Democratic Redistricting Plan The Virginia Supreme Court recently invalidated the Democratic redistricting map, a decision that former Attorney General Jason Miyares has hailed as a commendable upholding of legal standards. He pointed out that this ruling underscores the importance of following the state’s constitutional amendment process. Miyares noted that the rejected […]
Republican Senators: Joe Biden’s Justice Department Hidden Recently Uncovered Texts Regarding Potential Hunter Biden Prostitution Offenses
The U.S. Department of Justice, during Joe Biden’s presidency, reportedly held back evidence concerning potential prostitution-related offenses involving Hunter Biden. These documents have now been made public. As reported by Just the News, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Ron Johnson sought documents from the Justice Department back in […]
Schumer supports legislation to stop senators’ salaries during government shutdowns
Senate Republicans Seek New Strategy to Avoid Government Shutdowns Senate Republicans are taking an intriguing approach to avert future government shutdowns—one that surprisingly has the backing of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). This Wednesday, the Senate plans to vote on a proposal from Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) aimed at halting lawmakers’ pay during any […]
Senate prohibits senators from participating in prediction markets due to security issues.
Senate Bans Betting on Prediction Markets No one likely saw this coming. But, you know, if I had, perhaps I could have made some good money off it. In a surprising move, the U.S. Senate has unanimously decided to prohibit senators and their staff from participating in prediction markets. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) […]
Senators Risch and Crapo Advocate for Release of American Detained in Russia
Senators Renew Calls for Hostage’s Release Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) marked Hostage Week 2026 by reiterating their demands for the release of Stephen Hubbard, an American from Idaho captured in eastern Ukraine and currently detained in Russia since the 2022 invasion. In a statement to Breitbart News, the senators emphasized […]
Iowa state senator’s Muslim prayer comes back into focus in a tight congressional race
State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott (D-Iowa) made headlines in 2021 when she delivered a Muslim prayer on the Iowa Senate floor, a noteworthy act considering her role as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Fast forward five years, her perspective is particularly relevant as she seeks to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn […]
Senate prohibits senators and staff from gambling on Kalshi, Polymarket
Senators Banned from Using Insider Information for Prediction Markets The Senate has taken a significant step by passing a bill that prohibits senators and their staff from participating in prediction markets like Calci and Polymarket. This decision came right before a week-long break from Washington, D.C. These prediction platforms allow individuals to wager on various […]
Senators propose legislation to prevent fraud in federal student aid
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for new legislation aimed at curbing fraud related to federal student aid. This initiative seeks to address the issue of “ghost students,” individuals who submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications using stolen or false identities. The effort is spearheaded by Senator Ashley Moody (R-Florida), along […]