Notebook from a Reporter: Government shutdown goes on as Senate gets ready for sixth test vote
Government Shutdowns Continue as Senate Votes Again The government shutdown isn’t coming to an end today. However, the Senate is gearing up for its sixth round of test votes, aiming to break the filibuster with competing plans from both Democrats and Republicans. It’s worth noting that 60 votes are needed for this to pass. Interestingly, […]
Senate Republicans Approve Herschel Walker and 107 Others in Large Vote Following Delay
Senate Approves 108 Candidates of President Trump On Tuesday night, the Senate voted to confirm 108 candidates put forward by President Donald Trump, marking a significant move to address the backlog of nominations that had been stalled. This group included various figures, such as former soccer player and Senate candidate Herschel Walker, alongside former White […]
Prominent lawmaker considers changing vote as White House urges party to resolve shutdown
Senate Stalemate Continues Over Government Reopening As the Senate nears the two-week mark in the ongoing government shutdown, the bipartisan efforts to resume operations seem to be faltering. Support from Republicans to reach across the aisle appears to be dwindling. Senator John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, highlighted the challenging situation. For any GOP […]
Schiff and Kaine aim to push for a vote on boat strikes related to drug trafficking as early as this week.
Democrats Adam Schiff from California and Tim Kaine from Virginia are set to initiate a vote this week on a resolution aimed at preventing U.S. troops from conducting strikes against vessels near Venezuela. This resolution, based on the War Powers Act, comes after a recent military strike targeting a boat off the coast of Venezuela, […]
Without Trump, without a vote — where will MAGA supporters turn in 2028?
Hatred and passion have significantly influenced voter motivation in the last three presidential elections. In November 2024, President Trump secured around 77 million votes, with many voters identifying solely as “Maga” supporters. This means they weren’t just voting for policies but primarily for Trump himself. Whether people agree or not, Trump is a unique figure—some […]
Lawmaker shows how an undocumented immigrant signed up to vote in a liberal state.
Concerns have arisen after it was revealed that illegal immigrant Ian Andre Roberts was registered to vote in Maryland. Lauren Alican, a Republican and member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus, detailed how this occurred. Alican noted that Maryland’s policies permit illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, which she argues creates an environment where they can, […]
Three Democratic caucus members break ranks with Schumer on government funding vote
Senate Democrats Face Setbacks in Recent Vote On Tuesday, three Senate Democrats were defeated as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (NY) backed a bill proposed by Republicans, aiming to fund the government until November 21. This revealed some division among Senate Democrats. Senator Katherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), who is part of the Senate Democratic Leadership […]
Possible upcoming UEFA vote to suspend Israel
Potential Suspension of Israel from 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Qualifying for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup might be impacted in Europe. Reports indicate that UEFA is considering a vote regarding Israel, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. According to the latest updates, a significant number of members within the European […]
Switzerland to Launch Digital ID Cards Following Close Vote
Switzerland is set to introduce digital ID cards after voters approved the referendum on Sunday. While many Cantons opposed the E-ID Act, a significant majority of the Swiss population supported digital identification. Reports indicate that. Previously, voters had rejected similar proposals in 2021. However, a swift collection of signatures led to a fresh referendum after […]
Tom Suozzi Explains Why Democrats Struggle to Win, Yet He Continues to Vote with Them
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) seems to understand why Democrats struggle in elections, yet he remains aligned with the Democratic Party, according to criticisms from the National Republican Campaign Committee. Suozzi often implies a more independent stance, distancing himself from the far-left ideologies within his party. However, his votes align closely with other Democrats. In a […]