Senate vote in December prepares for continuation of healthcare premium tax credits

Health Care Opportunities After Government Shutdown The recent end to the government shutdown has unexpectedly created a chance for meaningful health care reform in Washington. As part of the reopening agreement, Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has pledged to hold a vote in December aimed at extending the expansion of insurance premium tax credits […]
Almost 100 Democrats Decline to Denounce Socialism in Divisive Vote

House Condemns Socialism in Divided Vote The House passed a resolution on Friday morning that condemned the “horror of socialism,” resulting in a divided vote among Democrats. Lawmakers voted 285-98 in favor of the bill introduced by Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar from Florida, whose family is comprised of Cuban exiles. The resolution denounces “all […]
Hollywood producer Brian Grazer encounters backlash after disclosing his vote for Trump.

Brian Grazer Discusses Backlash Over Trump Vote In a recent interview with Variety, film producer Brian Grazer shared that he’s faced some significant backlash from his Hollywood peers after revealing he voted for President Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 election. When asked about the reactions from colleagues in Hollywood’s predominantly liberal environment, he candidly […]
Secret agreement: Nancy Mace to push for a vote on Cory Mills after Republicans protect Democrat involved in Epstein texts

Representative Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, is initiating a censure vote against her fellow Republican, Rep. Cory Mills from Florida. Mace is set to make this push on Wednesday evening, suspecting that Florida lawmakers managed to sidestep a similar censure attempt the night before by ending discussions with Democrats. She has remarked that, […]
Nancy Mace plans to push for a vote to censure GOP Rep. Cory Mills

Rep. Nancy Mace to Force Censure Vote Against Rep. Cory Mills Representative Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is set to push for a censure vote among House Republicans this Wednesday night. According to two sources, Mace plans to introduce a censure resolution targeting Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) after she accused him of lacking courage in a recent […]
Senate banking chair plans to vote on cryptocurrency market bill next month

Senate Banking Committee to Vote on Cryptocurrency Bill Tim Scott, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, announced on Tuesday his intention to bring the cryptocurrency market structure bill to a committee vote next month. Scott expressed optimism during an appearance on Fox Business, stating, “I believe that by the end of this year, […]
Republican move to censure Democrat Plaskett for messaging Epstein passes initial House vote

House Rejects Proposal to Block Censure of Rep. Stacey Plaskett In a recent vote, the House of Representatives turned down a Democratic motion aimed at halting a Republican resolution that seeks to censure Rep. Stacey Plaskett (D-VI). This resolution also calls for her removal from the influential Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, attributing it to […]
Indiana Governor Mike Braun advocates for a Senate redistricting vote

Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s Redistricting Push Indiana Governor Mike Braun (R) announced on Tuesday that he is open to “considering all options” to prompt the Indiana Senate to vote on redistricting, responding to pressure from President Trump. “It’s encouraging to see Speaker Houston and House Republicans backing the need for fair maps. I look forward […]
Large Epstein vote; Saudi leader receives special attention in DC

Current Events Update It’s Tuesday, and based on an informal survey I conducted yesterday, most readers of the 12:30 Report find the ongoing dispute between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene more surprising than the president’s recent split with Elon Musk. Each incident has its own intrigue, that’s for sure. Saudi crown prince receives a warm […]
Mike Johnson alters his stance before important Epstein vote

House Speaker Backs Release of Epstein Files House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is moving in line with former President Donald Trump regarding the anticipated House vote on the Epstein files. After previously dismissing Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s request to expel Epstein, Trump shifted his stance and urged House Republicans to support the resolution on […]