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3 days ago
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Republican Senator Urges Dem Leaders to Go to Amazon, Buy Some Testicles' to Stand Up to Their Party's Loon Wing'

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3 days ago
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Republican Senator Urges Dem Leaders to Go to Amazon, Buy Some Testicles' to Stand Up to Their Party's Loon Wing'

#politics
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1 month ago
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Thune Says He Asked Trump to Lobby Senators for Big, Beautiful Bill' Expects Grueling Vote-a-Rama' Through Weekend

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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

Senator Alex Padilla's arrest during a press conference raises alarming questions about government treatment of dissent and marginalized individuals.
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2 months ago

Senator Manhandled at Press Conference Claims LA Crisis' Created by Trump: Get Us All Talking About Something Else'

Padilla blames Trump for exacerbating tensions in Los Angeles as a distraction from national failures.
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1 month ago
US politics

Thune Says He Asked Trump to Lobby Senators for Big, Beautiful Bill' Expects Grueling Vote-a-Rama' Through Weekend

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

There's a Darker Purpose Behind Trump's Latest Law Enforcement Against Political Foes

Senator Alex Padilla's arrest during a press conference raises alarming questions about government treatment of dissent and marginalized individuals.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senator Manhandled at Press Conference Claims LA Crisis' Created by Trump: Get Us All Talking About Something Else'

Padilla blames Trump for exacerbating tensions in Los Angeles as a distraction from national failures.
#trump
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US politics

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

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fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Lawmakers typically get a month off for 'August recess.' Trump wants to cancel it this year.

Trump wants the Senate to cancel the August recess to confirm more nominees.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US politics

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Senate recesses as Trump tells Schumer to go to hell'

Senate leaves without confirming dozens of Trump's nominees; potential rule changes are considered for expedited confirmations in September.
#republicans
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
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"Nuclear option" lingers over Senate as members leave for August recess

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fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

3 Ways Senate Republicans Could Blow Up Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

Republicans celebrate the House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, but Senate reconciliation poses critical challenges.”
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
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"Nuclear option" lingers over Senate as members leave for August recess

SF politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

3 Ways Senate Republicans Could Blow Up Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

Republicans celebrate the House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, but Senate reconciliation poses critical challenges.”
#trump-administration
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3 weeks ago
US politics

NO PRO FORMA SESSIONS': Trump Heats Up Recess Battle With Mike Lee, Thomas Massie Accusations Against GOP Leaders

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3 weeks ago
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NO PRO FORMA SESSIONS': Trump Heats Up Recess Battle With Mike Lee, Thomas Massie Accusations Against GOP Leaders

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3 weeks ago

WATCH: Josh Hawley Leaves Stage After Pro-Palestine Protestors Interrupt Conference

Hawley walked off stage during an Axios-hosted conference when pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted his interview. The protesters shouted their discontent about his support for war efforts.
US politics
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1 month ago

Senate Dem Claims Trump's DOJ Told FBI Agents to Flag' Any Epstein Files Mentioning the President

DOJ instructed FBI agents to flag Jeffrey Epstein files mentioning President Trump.
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1 month ago

Outgoing GOP Senator Warns Party Will Need to Fix Latest Spending Cuts: We're Going to Regret' This

Tillis supports the GOP rescission package but warns of potential regret over cuts.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Senate set to debate cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid

Senate advances Trump-requested funding cuts targeting public broadcasting and international aid, with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance.
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1 month ago

Will Congress cut funds to NPR/PBS and foreign aid this week?

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the Senate aims to vote on the rescissions package, aiming to approve a procedural vote for debate the following Tuesday.
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#john-fetterman
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1 month ago
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John Fetterman Complains About Missing Family Beach Trip to Vote on Trump Bill: Oh My God, I Just Want to Go Home!'

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1 month ago
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John Fetterman Complains About Missing Family Beach Trip to Vote on Trump Bill: Oh My God, I Just Want to Go Home!'

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1 month ago

Lisa Murkowski Stares at NBC's Ryan Nobles in Awkward Clip

Senator Lisa Murkowski confronted criticism about her vote supporting federal funding while advocating for Alaska's interests.
#legislation
fromtime.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Lobbies for Passage of Big Beautiful Bill' Hours After Big Setback in Senate

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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Republican Sen. Mike Lee wants to ban pornography with new bill

Senator Mike Lee's proposed legislation could redefine obscenity and potentially eliminate online pornography across state lines.
fromtime.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Lobbies for Passage of Big Beautiful Bill' Hours After Big Setback in Senate

US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Republican Sen. Mike Lee wants to ban pornography with new bill

Senator Mike Lee's proposed legislation could redefine obscenity and potentially eliminate online pornography across state lines.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

This Is a Travesty!' Chip Roy Goes OFF on Senate Changes to Trump's Big Beautiful Bill on Fox News

Spending restraint is crucial to prevent inflation and maintain housing affordability.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Senate overwhelmingly passes amendment removing state AI moratorium

The Senate removed the moratorium on state artificial intelligence regulation from the reconciliation bill after pushback from lawmakers and technology advocates.
#weather
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Republicans Are Quietly Strangling the Filibuster for Trump

Senate Republicans are strategically weakening the filibuster while pursuing Donald Trump's major legislative agenda.
#budget-bill
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US politics

Fetterman Complains He's Missing Beach Vacation Over Vote for Bill Projected to Kill Thousands

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1 month ago
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Fetterman Complains He's Missing Beach Vacation Over Vote for Bill Projected to Kill Thousands

fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Can the GOP Pass the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Without Tillis?

The battle over the budget-reconciliation bill is really like a game of musical chairs: Republicans are free to posture and maneuver until Trump stops the music and they all vote 'aye.'
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1 month ago

Jake Sherman Predicts Trump-Backed Big Beautiful Bill Is Going to Pass the Senate'

The GOP's Big Beautiful Bill is expected to pass the Senate despite some dissenting votes.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Republicans face a possible make-or-break moment as Senate eyes key vote on Trump's tax bill

Elon Musk criticized the Senate tax package, stating it would destroy millions of jobs and inflict strategic harm on the country.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

GOP Sen. Moreno Dares Media, Democrats, Or Anybody Listening' to Fact Check His Extensive Big Beautiful Bill Praise

Sen. Bernie Moreno defended the Big Beautiful Bill, challenging critics to fact-check his claims about the bill's benefits for working-class Americans.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Mike Lee Tries to Put Vast Public Land Sale Back in Budget After It Was Removed

Sen. Mike Lee is pushing to sell off public lands in the GOP budget reconciliation package, facing opposition from Democrats and environmental advocates.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Senate votes down resolution to block Trump's ability to strike Iran without authorization

The Senate blocked a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran, marking a setback for Democratic war power advocacy.
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1 month ago

Manu Raju Asks GOP Senators About Voting on Big Beautiful Bill Text They Haven't Read Yet: We Know Where We Are Going'

Republican lawmakers may vote on the Big Beautiful Bill without having fully read it, raising concerns reminiscent of past criticisms against Democrats.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Senate GOP Moves to Slash Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Budget by Half

Senate Republicans aim to cut the CFPB's budget nearly in half after a previous zero-budget proposal was ruled unconstitutional, indicating ongoing political struggles over consumer protection.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Renewables leaders parse the damage to their industry as Senate finalizes vote on 'big beautiful bill'

Butler emphasized the need for clean energy tax credits, saying, 'We believe the [clean energy] tax credits are key. We don't believe you can get to the [U.S.] energy dominance without having renewables as part of the solution.'
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#us-politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Medicaid Still Stands a Chance After Senate Parliamentarian Weighs in on the GOP Bill

Senate Parliamentarian ruled against key provisions in the Republican reconciliation bill, impacting proposed sales and Medicaid cuts.
#medicaid
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Republicans are scrambling after learning their proposed cuts to Medicaid, which would offset trillions in tax breaks, violate Senate rules

fromFortune
1 month ago
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Republicans are scrambling after learning their proposed cuts to Medicaid, which would offset trillions in tax breaks, violate Senate rules

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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian

Senate Republicans face a setback in passing a tax and spending package after a key provision was ruled out by the Senate parliamentarian.
#immigration
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2 months ago

Disgusting': Republican Senator Rips Federal Agents Who Wrestled' U.S. Senator to the Floor, Urges Civility From Politicians

Sen. Tillis calls for civility and restraint among elected officials while condemning the detention of Sen. Padilla.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Trump Has the Only Vote That Matters on the Big Beautiful Bill

Senate Republicans are proposing significant changes to the House budget-reconciliation bill, igniting tensions due to major financial implications.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The Senate is expected to pass this crypto bill without addressing Trump's investments

Senate legislation on stablecoins aims to regulate cryptocurrency, providing consumer protections but sparks bipartisan debate and concerns over political interests.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The View Rips Mike Lee Over MN Political Shootings Posts

Sara Haines emphasized the growing dehumanization in political discourse, urging people to check in on their initial reactions to political violence, underscoring the need for empathy.
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NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Dead End: WNYC podcast dives into the downfall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez

Bob Menendez and Nadine Menendez were convicted of corruption arising from a bribery scheme that began shortly after their first date.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Elizabeth Warren Calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Resign Following Padilla Incident

Sen. Warren condemns DHS Secretary Noem's handling of Sen. Padilla's questioning and calls for her resignation.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

The violent removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference exemplifies a troubling disregard for democratic processes and civil discourse.
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2 months ago

Sen. Alex Padilla Tells MSNBC FBI Escorted' Him To Trump DHS Presser They Claim He Crashed

Noem and her agents falsely claimed Padilla didn't identify himself as a U.S. senator and accused him of lunging in a threatening manner.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: First they came for the immigrants. Then they took down our Latino senator

Federal agents forcibly restrained Senator Alex Padilla, provoking outrage and calls for an investigation.
SF politics
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2 months ago

Schumer Demands to Know What the Hell Happened' After Federal Agents Force Dem Senator to the Ground and Cuff Him

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the violent treatment of Senator Alex Padilla by federal agents, demanding accountability.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Save Us, Senators, From a Very Expensive Mistake

The Senate must preserve clean-energy tax credits to maintain America's industrial strength and effective energy policy.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Republican senator threatens probe into L.A. immigrant advocates, saying they are "bankrolling" unrest

This is trying to take away the spotlight from the pain and suffering that this administration is causing; I refuse to make it about anybody else but them.
Black Lives Matter
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2 months ago

Patty Murray Rips Pete Hegseth to His During Hearing

In a matter of months, you have lost top aides and reportedly struggled to hire new ones. You have fired highly respected top military officials.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Senate reconciliation bill text tweaks state AI regulation ban

The Senate Commerce Committee proposed a 10-year AI regulation moratorium, deviating from the House's stricter version.
#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
2 months ago
SF politics

Senators to Noem: Axing review board puts 'lives at risk'

Democratic senators call for the reinstatement of the Cyber Safety Review Board to bolster U.S. cybersecurity efforts against threats like China's Salt Typhoon.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
SF politics

Senators urge DHS to reinstate disbanded cyber review board

Senators urge DHS to reinstate Cyber Safety Review Board to investigate cybersecurity incidents.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Senators urge DHS to reinstate disbanded cyber review board

Senators urge DHS to reinstate Cyber Safety Review Board to investigate cybersecurity incidents.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pakistan sends important signal' of hope in a gloomy world of pushbacks on women's rights

Child marriage has been banned in Pakistan's capital, sending a significant message about protecting women's rights.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Sen. John Fetterman says media attacks about his mental health are like 'the Belichick girlfriend story of politics'

A series of articles have speculated that the Pennsylvania Democrat has declined to keep up with his mental recovery plan and exhibited erratic behavior.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A key senator is pressing Spotify over fake podcasts that peddled opioids

Sen. Maggie Hassan is pressing Spotify to address the proliferation of fake podcasts promoting opioids.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Republican Senators Press Attack on CA's Clean Air Laws - Streetsblog California

While the CRA ostensibly allows for rules repeal, Democrats argue it shouldn't apply to waivers, invoking climate leadership and state rights as protective measures.
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#california
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
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Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule

Senate votes to revoke California's stricter air pollution standards, sparking debate on legitimacy and future implications of the Congressional Review Act.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
SF politics

Padilla, Schiff Lead Effort to Stop Republican Rollback of California's Emissions Laws - Streetsblog California

California Senators advocate for maintaining the state's emissions authority against federal intervention, emphasizing both moral leadership and procedural correctness.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule

Senate votes to revoke California's stricter air pollution standards, sparking debate on legitimacy and future implications of the Congressional Review Act.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Padilla, Schiff Lead Effort to Stop Republican Rollback of California's Emissions Laws - Streetsblog California

California Senators advocate for maintaining the state's emissions authority against federal intervention, emphasizing both moral leadership and procedural correctness.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The first time we had 'one big, beautiful bill' we called it Reaganomics

The current legislative package, termed the 'one big, beautiful bill,' utilizes budget reconciliation to avoid the Senate filibuster, allowing simple majority votes.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Here's how much senators are making from their side hustles

Being a senator can be a demanding job, but many still find time to earn extra income from book sales and part-time jobs.
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