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fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: Schumer probes $50 billion rural hospital "slush fund"

Senate Democrats are pressing for transparency regarding the $50 billion rural health fund included in the reconciliation bill.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Democrats demand U.S. investigation of American's death in West Bank

Nearly 30 Senate Democrats are pressing for an investigation into the death of an American citizen in the West Bank.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Democrats Force Reading of GOP's "Big, Beautiful Bill" After Key Senate Vote

Senate Democrats are challenging Republicans' budget bill by having it read aloud in full to expose its controversial provisions.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Trump's Judicial Nominees Can't Say Whether Jan. 6 Happened. Where Are the Democrats?

Senate Democrats missed an opportunity to effectively challenge Trump's judicial nominees during confirmation hearings.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Democrats pick first woman of color to be next state Senate president

"No one has fought harder to make college more affordable than Monique Limón, who is a tireless voice for the Central Coast in rural parts of this great state."
SF politics
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is leading efforts to halt the expulsion of transgender military personnel.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Is Pete Hegseth violating judges' orders blocking the Pentagon's trans military ban? Senators demand answers

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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Senate Democrats press Hegseth for answers on Trump order to ban transgender troops

Senate Democrats demand action from Defense Secretary on transgender servicemembers' treatment following court rulings against Trump's executive order.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Senate Democrats punt on trans rights in women's sports

Senate Democrats advocate for local control over transgender sports issues, emphasizing fairness while avoiding federal overreach.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is leading efforts to halt the expulsion of transgender military personnel.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Is Pete Hegseth violating judges' orders blocking the Pentagon's trans military ban? Senators demand answers

SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Senate Democrats press Hegseth for answers on Trump order to ban transgender troops

Senate Democrats demand action from Defense Secretary on transgender servicemembers' treatment following court rulings against Trump's executive order.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Senate Democrats punt on trans rights in women's sports

Senate Democrats advocate for local control over transgender sports issues, emphasizing fairness while avoiding federal overreach.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Democrats oppose Trump public media cuts request as GOP plans vote to defund NPR & PBS

Senate Democrats are opposing proposed cuts to public media funding, emphasizing its importance for local stations.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Bitcoiners Should Care About The GENIUS Act

The GENIUS Act could undermine user privacy in crypto transactions, specifically for Bitcoin, due to proposed amendments by Senate Democrats.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Crypto Deals Provoke Senate Backlash and Calls for Investigation

Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, announced that the legislation would lead to a massive form of corruption concerning the Trump family's dealings in cryptocurrency.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Schumer, Gillibrand slam Trump and RFK Jr. over cut 9/11 program: 'Political chaos is jeopardizing healthcare of heroes'

Trump administration's staff cuts threaten the World Trade Center Health Program's ability to support 9/11 responders' healthcare.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Senate GOP group invites Democrats to take 'one-way' trip to El Salvador in mock travel ad

The NRSC's new ad offers a satirical take on Sen. Chris Van Hollen's meeting with an alleged MS-13 gang member, presenting it as a tourism promotion for El Salvador.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Blumenthal Calls Shadow Hearing' on Trump Veterans Cuts

Senator Blumenthal urges oversight of Trump administration's cuts to veterans services.
Senate Democrats seek to highlight impacts of federal workforce reductions on veterans.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Democratic Senators Ask Watchdogs to Investigate Musk's Downsizing Efforts

Among the watchdogs the senators wrote to include those at the departments of Justice, Education and Treasury. The senators want the inspectors general to evaluate whether such actions violate agency policies or procedures.
US politics
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fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Democrats Get a Say in Policymaking, Promptly Melt Down

Chuck Schumer's choice to support breaking a filibuster to fund the government emphasizes a strategic retreat to avoid a shutdown.
#government-funding
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown

Senate Democrats joined Republicans to approve a controversial government funding bill, sparking backlash from their party's progressive base.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

Senate Democrats are desperate to stop a Republican funding bill that endangers federal agencies and workforce before a looming government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown

Senate Democrats joined Republicans to approve a controversial government funding bill, sparking backlash from their party's progressive base.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears

Senate Democrats are desperate to stop a Republican funding bill that endangers federal agencies and workforce before a looming government shutdown.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Newsom Urges Democrats to VOTE NO' On GOP Spending Bill: Would Let Republicans Consolidate Power'

California Governor Gavin Newsom urged Senate Democrats to reject a Republican spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, citing severe negative impacts.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

AOC Rips Chuck Schumer's Tremendous Mistake,' Says It's Unthinkable' for Senate Dems to Back GOP Bill

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Senate Democrats for advancing a Republican spending bill that she claims undermines congressional authority and harms federal agencies.
#government-shutdown
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Padilla, Schiff to vote against GOP's stopgap budget measure as possible shutdown looms

Senate Democrats oppose a temporary funding measure, risking government shutdown and criticizing President Trump's influence on federal cuts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown

Senate Democrats must decide whether to support a Republican funding bill to prevent a shutdown or risk being blamed for it.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Fetterman Urges Senate Democrats to Make a Deal to Avoid Plunging The Country Into Chaos'

Sen. Fetterman urges Democrats to support a House GOP bill to prevent a government shutdown, highlighting potential economic chaos and risks to citizens.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

House passes GOP funding bill to avoid government shutdown

House passes legislation to avert government shutdown, but Senate Democrats are undecided on support.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Padilla, Schiff to vote against GOP's stopgap budget measure as possible shutdown looms

Senate Democrats oppose a temporary funding measure, risking government shutdown and criticizing President Trump's influence on federal cuts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown

Senate Democrats must decide whether to support a Republican funding bill to prevent a shutdown or risk being blamed for it.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Fetterman Urges Senate Democrats to Make a Deal to Avoid Plunging The Country Into Chaos'

Sen. Fetterman urges Democrats to support a House GOP bill to prevent a government shutdown, highlighting potential economic chaos and risks to citizens.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

House passes GOP funding bill to avoid government shutdown

House passes legislation to avert government shutdown, but Senate Democrats are undecided on support.
more#government-shutdown
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Democrats just made it a lot easier to tell on the Trump administration

Senate Democrats launch a whistleblower portal to gather complaints against the Trump administration, aiming to enhance governmental accountability.
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fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Elizabeth Warren speaks during overnight Senate session to protest Vought's nomination

Senate Democrats launched an overnight protest against Russell Vought's nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget due to his connections with Project 2025.
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