Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate XSenate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.
Senate Advances Patel's Nomination for Confirmation VoteThe Senate advanced Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director amid bipartisan concerns about experience and independence.
Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a contentious vote with notable Republican opposition.
JD Vance Deletes Tweet Calling Top Steve Bannon Ally a Mouth Breathing Imbecile' Over Argument Endorsed by TrumpJD Vance prioritizes strategic government roles over attendance at Senate votes, showcasing internal Republican party tensions.
Senate Advances Patel's Nomination for Confirmation VoteThe Senate advanced Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director amid bipartisan concerns about experience and independence.
Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a contentious vote with notable Republican opposition.
JD Vance Deletes Tweet Calling Top Steve Bannon Ally a Mouth Breathing Imbecile' Over Argument Endorsed by TrumpJD Vance prioritizes strategic government roles over attendance at Senate votes, showcasing internal Republican party tensions.
RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line voteKennedy's nomination as Secretary of Health indicates a shift in health agency leadership towards contentious figures like him amidst bipartisan challenges.
Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretarySenate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS head shows stark party division, highlighted by McConnell's opposition due to Kennedy's conspiracy theories.
RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line voteKennedy's nomination as Secretary of Health indicates a shift in health agency leadership towards contentious figures like him amidst bipartisan challenges.
Why Mitch McConnell voted against RFK Jr. for health secretarySenate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS head shows stark party division, highlighted by McConnell's opposition due to Kennedy's conspiracy theories.
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Trump's intelligence chiefTulsi Gabbard was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence by a narrow Senate vote, amidst significant controversy and divided opinions.
Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick ConfirmationSenate advances Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence despite bipartisan concerns, signaling GOP's capitulation to Trump.
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Trump's intelligence chiefTulsi Gabbard was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence by a narrow Senate vote, amidst significant controversy and divided opinions.
Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick ConfirmationSenate advances Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence despite bipartisan concerns, signaling GOP's capitulation to Trump.
Senate to Vote on Pete Hegseth's Confirmation, With Outcome UncertainThe Senate moved forward with Pete Hegseth's confirmation despite personal conduct allegations, signaling strong partisan support.
Hegseth Could Be Confirmed With Smallest Margin of Any Defense SecretaryPete Hegseth's confirmation as Defense Secretary may be the narrowest in modern history due to significant bipartisan opposition.
Senate to Vote on Pete Hegseth's Confirmation, With Outcome UncertainThe Senate moved forward with Pete Hegseth's confirmation despite personal conduct allegations, signaling strong partisan support.
Hegseth Could Be Confirmed With Smallest Margin of Any Defense SecretaryPete Hegseth's confirmation as Defense Secretary may be the narrowest in modern history due to significant bipartisan opposition.
Hegseth Paid Woman Who Accused Him of Rape $50,000, Senator SaysPete Hegseth acknowledged a $50,000 settlement related to a rape accusation, raising concerns about his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
Senate Advances Laken Riley ActThe Senate moved to debate the Laken Riley Act, requiring ICE detention for illegal aliens charged with burglary or theft.
Ukraine and Israel aid saga nears end as Senate plans vote on bill that would also force TikTok sale in US liveThe Senate is set to vote on a bill authorizing foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and allies, with potential amendments.
Senate Advances Laken Riley ActThe Senate moved to debate the Laken Riley Act, requiring ICE detention for illegal aliens charged with burglary or theft.
Ukraine and Israel aid saga nears end as Senate plans vote on bill that would also force TikTok sale in US liveThe Senate is set to vote on a bill authorizing foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and allies, with potential amendments.
Senate Clears Defense Bill Denying Transgender Care to MinorsThe Senate's defense bill approval faced controversy over transgender health coverage for minors, despite significant military funding and support for service member benefits.
Senate readies for vote on defense bill to raise troop pay, bar trans care for minorsThe defense bill boosts military spending significantly while also removing coverage for transgender medical treatments for military children.
Senate Clears Defense Bill Denying Transgender Care to MinorsThe Senate's defense bill approval faced controversy over transgender health coverage for minors, despite significant military funding and support for service member benefits.
Senate readies for vote on defense bill to raise troop pay, bar trans care for minorsThe defense bill boosts military spending significantly while also removing coverage for transgender medical treatments for military children.
Manchin, Sinema Block Renomination of Key NLRB Board Member, Handing Trump a Huge Anti-Worker WinIndependent senators blocked Lauren McFerran's renomination, enabling Trump to nominate a successor who may have anti-worker positions.The vote reflects ongoing tensions between the Biden administration and certain independent senators.
Biden's NLRB nominee got rejected by the Senate. Here's why this is bad news for unionsThe Senate's rejection of McFerran's nomination allows Trump to influence the NLRB, reshaping labor policies immediately after taking office.
Manchin, Sinema Block Renomination of Key NLRB Board Member, Handing Trump a Huge Anti-Worker WinIndependent senators blocked Lauren McFerran's renomination, enabling Trump to nominate a successor who may have anti-worker positions.The vote reflects ongoing tensions between the Biden administration and certain independent senators.
Biden's NLRB nominee got rejected by the Senate. Here's why this is bad news for unionsThe Senate's rejection of McFerran's nomination allows Trump to influence the NLRB, reshaping labor policies immediately after taking office.
Manchin and Sinema's final middle finger as they leave the SenateManchin and Sinema's votes against McFarren's nomination showcased their tensions with the Democratic Party and their independence on critical labor issues.
US Senate to vote on IVF protections again with Republicans on defensiveThe Senate will vote again on legislation for nationwide in vitro fertilization rights, aiming to force a Republican defensive stance on women's health issues.
Senate Republicans block IVF protection bill. JD Vance didn't even show up for the vote. - LGBTQ NationRepublicans blocked a bill to secure IVF access and coverage, citing political motivations amid the election cycle.
US Senate to vote on IVF protections again with Republicans on defensiveThe Senate will vote again on legislation for nationwide in vitro fertilization rights, aiming to force a Republican defensive stance on women's health issues.
Senate Republicans block IVF protection bill. JD Vance didn't even show up for the vote. - LGBTQ NationRepublicans blocked a bill to secure IVF access and coverage, citing political motivations amid the election cycle.
Senate Republicans Block IVF BillSenate Republicans blocked a bill aimed at securing federal rights for in vitro fertilization, reflecting a strain in bipartisan support for reproductive health.
Schumer Plans Vote on Contraception Access, Teeing Up a Campaign IssueDemocrats are fast-tracking a Senate vote on the Right to Contraception Act to emphasize Republican opposition to reproductive rights.
Senate Republicans Block IVF BillSenate Republicans blocked a bill aimed at securing federal rights for in vitro fertilization, reflecting a strain in bipartisan support for reproductive health.
Schumer Plans Vote on Contraception Access, Teeing Up a Campaign IssueDemocrats are fast-tracking a Senate vote on the Right to Contraception Act to emphasize Republican opposition to reproductive rights.
Mexico's judicial reform: The win for Lopez Obrador that's mortally wounded the oppositionThe passage of judicial reform in Mexico weakens opposition parties and highlights fractures within their coalition.
US Senate Approves TikTok Sell-Off ProposalThe bill has been repackaged for a Senate vote with military aid provisions for Ukraine and Israel and humanitarian aid for Gaza.The main impetus of the bill is to address concerns about foreign adversaries' influence on the American public, particularly in relation to TikTok and Chinese influence operations.
TikTok ban could impact LA content creatorsA proposed TikTok ban could potentially threaten the vibrant influencer community at 1600 Vine, impacting both content creators and brand presence on the platform.