Senate moves forward with Iran war powers resolution as GOP Senator Bill Cassidy alters his vote to oppose Trump.
Senate Proposes Bill to Limit Military Action Against Iran On Tuesday, a bill was introduced in the Senate aimed at requiring President Trump to seek Congressional approval before engaging in military action against Iran. This development came after four Republican senators broke ranks with the administration. In the wake of a disappointing primary defeat that […]
Senator Bill Cassidy believes that his decision to vote for Trump’s conviction might have led to him losing his position.
Sen. Bill Cassidy Reflects on Impeachment Vote After Primary Loss Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana stood by his choice to convict former President Donald Trump during the latter’s second impeachment trial five years ago, despite his recent Senate primary defeat to a pro-Trump candidate. In his statement, Cassidy expressed that voting to uphold the Constitution […]
Sen. Tillis Calls on Senate to Withdraw Vote on ICE and Border Patrol to Support Cornyn’s Reelection Efforts
Sen. Thom Tillis Warns GOP on Budget Reconciliation Timing Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina has raised concerns among Senate Republicans regarding their plans to advance a significant budget reconciliation bill this week. He cautioned that this might delay Senator John Cornyn of Texas during his campaign leading up to the runoff against Attorney General […]
Woman in California paid homeless individuals on Skid Row to register to vote unlawfully
Election Law Violation in Los Angeles A 64-year-old woman has confessed to breaking election laws by financially incentivizing homeless individuals on Skid Row to register to vote. Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, who has spent nearly two decades as a paid signature gatherer, faced legal repercussions for her actions. According to a press release from the […]
Senate Republicans approve 60% of Trump’s civilian nominations after recent vote
Senate Republicans are making progress in addressing President Donald Trump’s backlog of nominations. On Monday, they approved 49 of his nominees, marking a significant step with about 60% of civilian nominees now in place. This approval marks the fourth occasion Republicans have moved forward with a group of nominees in unison since changes were made […]
Funding for WH ballroom security encounters a challenge in the Senate and might need a supermajority vote.
White House Ballroom Funding Faces Challenges A proposal to fund security for the planned banquet hall at the White House hit another obstacle after senators determined it violated the Byrd rules, which could necessitate a supermajority for approval. In light of the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Republican leaders have underscored the […]
Former Colorado county clerk found guilty of vote tampering has sentence reduced by Democratic governor
Tina Peters’ Sentence Commuted by Colorado Governor Tina Peters, previously sentenced to eight years in prison for giving unauthorized access to voting machines during the 2020 presidential election, is set to be released soon. Colorado’s Democratic Governor, Jared Polis, announced the commutation while expressing concerns about the implications for free speech. “I learned and grew […]
Lisa Murkowski almost gave Democrats an important vote on Iran war powers in the Senate
Some Republican Senators Align with Democrats on War Powers Vote The Senate came close this week to limiting President Donald Trump’s military power regarding Iran, with just two votes needed for a more decisive step. Interestingly, this marks the first time Senate Democrats have almost managed to assert Congress’s authority on military matters, largely due […]
Bessent acknowledges Fetterman’s commitment to putting the nation before party in the Warsh vote.
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to prioritize national interests over party affiliation. He made this statement on Wednesday, encouraging Fetterman to support President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. The Senate’s confirmation vote, which ended at 54-45, […]
Democratic Congressional Candidate from Texas Claims First Vote Will Be to Impeach Trump
East Texas Congressional Candidate Advocates for Impeachment of Trump A Democratic candidate running for Congress in East Texas announced that his very first vote, if elected, would be to impeach Donald Trump. In a conversation with a local ABC station, he expressed his opposition to the border wall and showed support for immigration legislation reminiscent […]