Senate rules are causing trouble for some of Trump's choices for important legal jobs. The "blue slip" rule, which has been around for a long time, is being used by Democrats and some Republicans to block these picks. This rule lets senators from a state veto nominees for certain legal jobs in their
In 2005, a new player entered the mental health research scene. Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research (NBR) was born. It aimed to blend science with a deep sense of care. The goal? To understand the human mind better while helping people in need. NBR doesn't just focus on research. It also works to ma
In the heart of North Carolina, a high-stakes political showdown is unfolding. The state's Senate race has become a battleground where big money and political heavyweights are going head-to-head. On one side, there's a seasoned politician with deep pockets and influential backers. On the other, a ch
A recent Senate hearing turned into an unexpected showdown between FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Senator Jacky Rosen. The event was supposed to be about media regulation, but it quickly became a lesson in basic media law. Carr, who leads the FCC, has been busy lately. His agency is looking into big
The U. S. Senate is making progress on crypto regulations. Recent meetings between Democrats and Republicans show a push for a market-structure bill. This could be a big step for the crypto world. Macquarie, an investment bank, thinks these talks are important. They could lead to a deal that shapes
The U. S. Senate is in a tough spot these days. It's not checking the president's power like it should. Some people say it's not doing its job. And guess what? Only 15% of Americans like Congress right now. That's not great! Three senators decided to step down during Trump's time in office. They ha
Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
In a surprising turn of events, Indiana's Senate Republicans stood up to former President Donald Trump. They voted against a new congressional map that would have given Republicans a big advantage. This map was not part of the usual 10-year redistricting process. The vote was close, with 19 Republi
The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co
In Texas, two Democrats are taking different paths to win a Senate seat. One is challenging Trump head-on. The other is focusing on everyday issues. This shows a split in the party. U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is going after Trump. She says she will fight him. In a video, she played Trump's insults
