Senate GOP campaign arm targets Ossoff over vote against funding bill in digital ad
The National Republican Senators Committee (NRSC) has targeted Georgia Senator John Ossoff (D-Ga.) with a new digital ad over a vote on the GOP contrast bill to fund the government through September. “D-Democrat John Ossoff voted for a reckless government shutdown that would hurt his family in Georgia,” the narrator.30 Second Spot say. “John Ossoff voted […]
Shutdown showdown: House-passed bill survives key Senate vote as clock ticks
The senator voted to move forward with the House Pass halt spending bill on Friday as the government shutdown deadline approaches inch. The short-term spending bill passed in the House, known as the Continuous Solution (CR), will remain at the same level of maintenance as FY 2024 until October 1st. However, if the spending bill […]
Michigan Dems get backlash after latest trans sports vote in state
The Michigan House of Representatives voted for a resolution urging the Michigan High School Athletic Association to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and women's sports, following President Donald Trump's executive order. “Ensuring biological men can compete in women's sports against federal executive orders will allow female athletes in Michigan to risk injuries, threaten […]
Live updates: Senate faces vote to prevent government shutdown
The Senate opposes the government's funding deadline on Friday, and requires 60 votes to prevent the closure from midnight on Saturday. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) supported the ongoing resolution late Thursday, sparking the rage of many in his party and yelling the defeat of the bill. But his announcement provides important political coverage […]
Dems speak out against Schumer after his announcement regarding upcoming vote
With the prospect of a partial government shutdown looming, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) announced Thursday that he will “vote to open the government and not close it,” as the Senate is poised to vote for government funding measures that lead to the House of Representatives to avoid shutdowns. He said, “The bill is […]
AOC Urges Senate Dems Not to Vote for ‘Dangerous’ GOP Spending Bill
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) appeared on CNN's “The Lead” and urged Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-ny) not to vote for the six-month suspension spending bill. Host Jake Tapper said, “You're urging people to call the senators and order them not to vote for the cloud. What do you say to the rebuttal, as government […]
Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown | Democrats
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday he will vote for a Republican bill to fund federal agencies through September to avoid government shutdowns. Schumer's comments suggest that his members are ready to provide the necessary votes to clear the procedural hurdles, allowing the seven-month spending measure to proceed to the final vote. In a […]
Schumer says he will vote to advance GOP spending bill, lowering threat of shutdown
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (New York) announced Thursday on the Senators' floor that he plans to vote to advance the six-month government funding bill that passed in the House despite strong opposition from many Democrats who founded the “Slash Fund” for President Trump and Elon Musk. “I'll vote to keep the government open and […]
Trump’s pick for NIH director clears first hurdle before final confirmation vote
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted Thursday morning to lead Dr. Jay Batacharya of the National Institutes of Health to advance President Donald Trump's pick. The votes were strictly along the party line, with 12 votes in favor and 11 against 11, but Bhatacharya set sail to the finish line with […]
Al Green: House Freedom Caucus threatens to force vote on punishment for Dem
First on FOX: The House Freedom Caucus could force a vote on a bill that strips his committee's assignments from the committee's duties if R-LA's Mike Johnson does not announce a penalty for Democrats who view Mike Johnson as a good viewer. “He'll see what he thinks is appropriate, and if it's appropriate, it's fine,” […]