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2026-07-30 21:50:03

Trump slush fund standoff threatens GOP nominee, unity

Trump prioritizes his $1.776 billion "weaponization" fund over Senate functionality, threatening to withdraw nominee Todd Blanche until opposing Republicans leave office. Senators Tillis and Cornyn refuse, calling the deal corrupt and damaging to GOP midterm chances. read more

2026-07-16 12:40:40

Trump DOJ weaponization fund still alive, Senate told

Todd Blanche admitted Trump's DOJ "weaponization fund" isn't dead, despite claiming otherwise. Senator John Cornyn exposed the lie, reigniting GOP feuds and threatening Blanche's nomination. The slush fund remains in legal limbo, hampering legislative progress ahead of midterms. read more

2026-06-05 09:10:41

Senate GOP pushes all-night ICE funding vote

Senate Republicans pushed overnight to pass ICE funding, testing Trump's agenda against lawmakers' limits. John Bolton pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information, adding to political tensions. read more

2026-06-03 22:40:03

Senate Republicans push $72 billion immigration bill

Senate Republicans advance a $72 billion reconciliation package to fund ICE through 2029, after delaying over Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Democrats plan amendment votes. The bill lacks $1 billion for Secret Service. read more

2026-05-20 00:20:08

Senate advances Iran war measure as Cassidy flips

The Senate advanced a measure to end the Iran conflict as Republican Bill Cassidy flipped his vote, defying Trump. Democrats push war powers resolutions to force withdrawal, with growing GOP unease over the war's costs. read more

2025-03-28 15:10:08

Senate overturns rule limiting bank overdraft fees, facing House scrutiny

The Senate overturned a rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, potentially benefiting banks at the expense of consumers. The resolution, with only one Republican dissent, is now headed to the House, facing criticism for favoring financial institutions over working families. read more

2025-03-14 22:20:44

Senate Approves Spending Bill Avoiding Shutdown, Schumer Breaks Ranks

The Senate has approved a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, with Chuck Schumer breaking ranks with Democrats to support it. The bill faced objections from most Democrats, highlighting potential future rifts within the party. read more

2024-05-09 22:30:08

The Senate rushes to pass a $105 billion bill enhancing air safety and customer service for travelers before the Federal Aviation Administration law expires. Disputes over additional flights at Reagan National Airport cause delays. read more

2024-04-03 00:00:00

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill to avoid a shutdown, sending it for President Biden's signature. The bill funds most of the government for six months. read more