Articles tagged with #senate
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Tillis Threatens to Hijack Senate Business Amid Frustrations with Noem
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis has been at odds with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in recent weeks, and the tension has reached a boiling point. According to sources, Tillis is exploring options to disrupt Senate business, including potentially forcing a rare procedural vote to limit the Sen...
Senate Fails to Advance Dhs Funding as Ice Reform Deal Remains Out of Reach
The US Senate's failure to advance the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill has reignited concerns over the country's immigration policies and the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The bipartisan bill, which was designed to allocate funds for various DHS programs, incl...
Texas' Senate Primary Race Between Crockett and Talarico Ramps Up After Pulled Colbert Interview
The 2024 Texas Senate primary election is heating up, with Senator Brock Buckhardt Crockett and challenger Michael Talarico engaging in a fierce battle for the Republican nomination. The recent controversy surrounding a canceled interview with Stephen Colbert has fueled speculation about the candida...
Trump’s Harsh Immigration Tactics Are Taking a Political Hit
The Biden administration's immigration policies have been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks, with many critics accusing the White House of adopting a similar approach to border enforcement as that of its predecessor, former President Donald Trump. However, Senate Democrats are pushing back agai...
Trump Blasts 5 Republican Senators for War Powers Vote
Former US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to lash out at five Republican senators who voted to reverse a war powers resolution limiting US military involvement in Yemen. The resolution, which passed 68-23 in the Senate, would prevent the US from providing military support to Saudi A...
Bryce Reeves Drops Senate Bid in Virginia
Senator Bryce Reeves, a Republican from Virginia, made headlines earlier this week when he announced that he would be dropping his bid for a Senate seat in the state. This move has left many in the political world wondering what led to Reeves' decision and what implications this will have for the st...
Georgia Election Results: Democrats Gain Ground in Key Senate Seat
Georgia voters went to the polls on December 6, 2022, to decide the fate of a highly contested Senate seat. The election saw a close contest between incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker. The outcome of the election was closely watched by both pa...
Sen. Mitch McConnell Falls in Capitol Hallway
On August 6, 2023, Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, was involved in a minor incident in the Capitol hallway. Reports indicate that he slipped and fell, causing minor injuries. According to eyewitnesses, McConnell was walking down the hallway when he lost his footing and fell. The inciden...
Republican Party: Texas GOP Censures Five Lawmakers, But Rejects Banning Anyone From the Primary Ballot
The Republican Party is struggling to maintain unity as the US government shutdown enters its second week. Despite Democratic resistance, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's comments have sparked outrage among Republicans. In an interview with Punchbowl News, Schumer said, 'Every day gets better ...