Key senators to observe in the upcoming reconciliation struggle
Senate Takes on Home Settlement Package On Thursday morning, there was a collective sigh of relief in Washington. After weeks of strain, members of the House of Representatives were finally able to catch up on some much-needed sleep. While passing the home settlement package was certainly a win, it’s important not to see this as […]
Legal experts criticize senators’ caution regarding Trump’s CBS lawsuit agreement
Concerns Raised Over Trump vs. CBS News Lawsuit Settlement Legal analysts have criticized a recent letter from three Democratic senators directed at Shari Redstone, a key shareholder in Paramount Global. The senators suggested that settling President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News might contravene federal bribery laws. Trump is pursuing $20 billion from CBS News […]
As border crossings hit a record low, bipartisan senators propose a new technology bill for border security.
Innovation in Border Technology Supported by Bipartisan Efforts Democrats and Republicans are uniting on a new initiative aimed at enhancing border security through advanced technology to address human trafficking. Senator Katherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat from Nevada, and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana are notably involved in this effort. The pair is working on […]
Senators need to deny Billy Long’s nomination to head the IRS
Most politicians don’t typically rush to assist with paying off debts from losing campaigns, yet that’s the situation with former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.), who was tapped by President Trump to head the IRS. What’s particularly concerning is that Long’s significant debt stems from a loan he took out for his unsuccessful 2022 Senate bid. […]
Senators warn that Paramount’s resolution of Trump’s CBS lawsuit may breach bribery regulations.
Senators Voice Concerns Over Trump’s Lawsuit Against CBS This week, Senators Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and Bernie Sanders from Vermont sent a concerning letter to Shari Redstone of Paramount Global regarding President Donald Trump’s ongoing lawsuit against CBS News. Trump is pursuing $20 billion, alleging that “60 Minutes” interfered with an interview he had with […]
Senators caution Shari Redstone about ‘bribery’ in resolving Trump CBS lawsuit
Paramount Global Faces Scrutiny Over Trump Lawsuit Paramount Global is under new scrutiny from lawmakers regarding discussions aimed at resolving a $20 billion defamation lawsuit that President Trump has brought against CBS News. In a letter sent on Tuesday evening to Paramount’s Shari Redstone, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Bernie Sanders expressed concerns that […]
Senators from Utah and Arizona unite for support of water infrastructure funding
Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, and John Curtis, a Republican from Utah, are collaborating on a bipartisan effort to enhance water infrastructure in the western United States. This week, the senator put forth a bill named the Restoration of the WiFIA eligibility law, aiming to access federal funding specifically for western water infrastructure projects. […]
Lummis thinks senators have agreed on a stablecoin bill and anticipates voting next week.
Senator Cynthia Lumith (R-Wyo.) announced on Thursday that she believes an agreement on the “final language” of the stable law in the Senate has been reached, with hopes of bringing the bill to the floor next week. “It was quite a marathon this week, but I think we have the final wording,” she told Hill. […]
Democratic senators urge an investigation into Trump’s possible interference to support Musk’s Starlink.
A coalition of Democrats is requesting a federal inquiry into the possibility that the Trump administration is leveraging trade talks with international entities to favor Elon Musk’s Starlink venture. On Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondy, along with Jamieson Greer of the Government Ethics Office and others, highlighted concerns regarding recent activities. According to a report […]
GOP Senators Examine IRS Unit from Biden’s Administration that Could Have Aimed at Certain Small Businesses
Senate Republicans Take Aim at IRS Compliance Unit Four Senate Republicans are raising questions about the Biden-era Internal Revenue Service (IRS) compliance unit, expressing concerns that its operations may be influenced by “ideological considerations.” They worry this approach could disproportionately affect small businesses nationwide. Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee, Steve Daines from Montana, James […]