Pressure increases on Johnson to organize a vote on military compensation.
Pressure is increasing on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to reconvene the House for a vote aimed at ensuring military pay during the ongoing government shutdown. President Trump mentioned in comments to reporters that a separate military pay bill is likely, while a bipartisan effort to ensure military personnel receive their pay is gaining traction […]
Dominion Voting Systems has been sold and rebranded as Liberty Vote.
Dominion Voting Systems, which became a point of contention after the 2020 election and subsequent claims of fraud, has been sold and will now be known as Liberty Vote, as announced by its new owners on Thursday. The company is now under the ownership of Scott Leyendecker, a former Republican campaign manager based in St. […]
Senate vote to prevent government shutdown falls short for the sixth time as shutdown continues into its second week
Government Shutdown Continues as Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate was unsuccessful for the sixth time in passing a stopgap measure aimed at resolving the ongoing government shutdown, which has now stretched into its second week. A continuing resolution, previously approved by the House of Representatives, faced a significant setback […]
Johnson indicates no vote on military pay during shutdown
Government Shutdown and Military Pay Debate House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) expressed opposition on Wednesday to advancing a separate bill intended to secure pay for military service members during the ongoing government shutdown, despite having indicated openness to the idea just a day prior. If the shutdown persists and no action is taken to ensure […]
Johnson dismisses separate House vote for troop payments during shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Military Pay During Government Shutdown House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana appears to be sidelined in the efforts to ensure that military service members receive their pay on time amidst the ongoing government shutdown. During a press conference on Wednesday, Johnson emphasized that he passed a federal funding bill last […]
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 […]