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Oregon, Wyoming Senators propose bill to expand grazing on federal land

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, introduced a bipartisan bill this week in hopes of supporting ranchers who graze their livestock on federal lands. Wyden filed the Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program Act with U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming. “After embracing the Bureau of Land Management pilot program, ranchers in eastern Oregon worked closely […]

Senators rally support for Africa trade deal amid competition with China

Against a broader backdrop of competition with China and an ongoing review of the U.S. trade posture, bipartisan enthusiasm for trade with Africa shone through from the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Senators from both parties acknowledged they agreed on much of the matter on the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) […]

7 GOP senators join Democrats in confirming Biden judicial nominee

Seven Republican senators joined Democrats and independents on Tuesday. vote President Joe Biden name Judge Tanya Monique Jones Bossier sworn in as judge on the Washington, D.C. Superior Court Lawmakers voted 57 in favor of approval, with 41 against, all of them Republicans. “It’s business as usual in Washington.” The seven Republican senators who voted […]

For senators defending Trump, retaliation tops ethics

Eight Republican senators were outraged by the unanimous guilty verdict on 34 felony counts against former President Donald Trump. Signed A petition pledging not to take any action against any political or judicial appointments made by Joe Biden, the duly elected President of the United States of America. To underscore the level of retaliation they […]

Chief Justice Roberts Snubs Dem Senators’ Request For Meeting

Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday rejected a request by Democratic senators to meet to discuss allegations about ethics at the Supreme Court, suggesting it would be unwise to meet only with members of one party. Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island have called on Justice Samuel Alito to […]

Senators grill Biden judicial nominee, Sarah Netburn, for transgender inmate transfer

On Wednesday, President Biden’s judicial nominees announced a 2022 recommendation to transfer biological males who have transitioned and identify as women to women’s prisons despite convictions for child rape and possession of child pornography. was heavily criticized. At a Senate Judiciary hearing, Republican Sen. John Kennedy (Louisiana) and Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) spoke against federal […]

Senators Cruz, Britt Introduce Bill To Protect IVF

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks at a press conference with Republican senators at the U.S. Capitol on May 9, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) OAN’s Frank Lara Risco12:35 PM – Monday, May 20, 2024 Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Katie Britt have introduced legislation that would protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) […]