Iowa lawmakers vote to remove gender identity as a protected class
Iowa's Republican-led legislature voted Thursday to remove gender identity as a class protected from the state's civil rights code, sending the first scale to Gov. Kim Reynolds (R). The bill, first introduced last week, has skyrocketed through the legislative process despite protesting its passage to the state capitol in Des Moines despite widespread opposition from […]
Republicans block measure condemning Trump administration vote on UN Russia resolution
Senate Republicans on Thursday opposed efforts by Democrats to condemn the Trump administration's decision to oppose a UN resolution due to the war in Ukraine at the feet of Russia. Sen. Reuben Gallego (D-Ariz.) tried to pass a Senate resolution through unanimous consent to look directly at the US vote on Monday. But that push […]
‘Transurrection’: Activists mob Iowa State Capitol to protest vote on trans rights
Hundreds of transgender activists It's stacked up to the Iowa State Capitol in protest against lawmakers voting to limit state trans rights. A video from the Capitol in Des Moines on social media showed activists maintaining signs of protest against allegations that they strip the civil rights code of protection and extend it to non-traditional […]
Trump nominee Linda McMahon advances to final floor vote
The nomination of former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Education, heads to the final Senate vote after passing final procedural hurdles in the confirmation process. The Chamber of Commerce passed a coagulation vote Thursday afternoon to advance McMahon's appointment to the final floor voting […]
Democrats carry Trump’s labor pick through key committee vote
Lori Chavez Deremar, the elected president Donald Trump to lead the Labor Department, began a procedural vote on Thursday with the help of Senate Democrats, moving forward with the nomination to the Senate floor. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee He nominated senior Chavez Delimer with 13-9 votes, with support from Democrat Sen. Maggie […]
Labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer expected to pass committee vote
President Donald Trump's candidate for Labor Secretary is expected to receive a significant vote in front of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday after receiving Democratic support from Senator Maggie Hassan (DN.H.). Past Advocacy (Pro) ACT to protect Lori Chavez-Deremer's right to organise (pro) has put her confirmation at risk […]
Dem bid to end Trump energy emergency squashed after forced Senate vote
Senate Democrats did not pass a resolution that reversed President Donald Trump's executive order to “unleash America's energy” in a 53-47 party line vote. The White House claimed that elimination of the emergency would put nearly 900,000 jobs at risk, with a negative impact of $3.6 trillion. The order encouraged domestic energy production on federal […]
News Today: RFK Jr. vote, Gabbard confirmation, DOGE hearing, winter storm, New Trump orders, update
The Senate has voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The Senate is also voting to confirm … source
House GOP, after pulling budget resolution, brings it back for a vote
House GOP leaders struggled to beat a handful of conservative fiscal Hawks who threatened to fight Trump's ambitious legislative agenda framework, and only minutes after pulling it on Saturday evening Later, he brought budget resolutions to the floor for votes. . In a stunning scene on the house floor, the top Republican lawmaker decided to […]
Budget Resolution Passes Minutes After Original Vote Canceled
Legislation is not always clean, but that is an important outcome. And after a string of ups and downs, highs and lows, House Republicans got a fair amount of results Tuesday night. The expected budget resolution vote on Tuesday night barely happened, so when it appeared it was cancelled. The cancellation was short-term, and House […]