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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Crypto Rules: Republicans Ready to Move Forward Without Democrats

The political scene around cryptocurrency regulation is heating up. Some key Republican senators are tired of waiting for Democrats to agree on new rules. They are thinking about pushing their own plan forward, even if it means doing it alone. Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming is one of the main

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Trim Trump's Spending Cuts to Secure Votes

Senate Republicans are tweaking a $9. 4 billion spending cut proposal from President Donald Trump. They aim to pass it by Friday. One big change? They're keeping $400 million for PEPFAR, a program fighting HIV/AIDS abroad. This move is to win over enough votes. The program has saved many lives, so c

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Senate Republicans Face a Tough Call After Medicaid Ruling

Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

The Senate's Tax and Health Care Shake-Up

The Senate Republicans are making significant changes to a major bill that could greatly impact the country's future. This bill is a key part of President Trump's plans for his second term. The Senate Finance Committee recently released the details of this bill, which includes adjustments to Medicai

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May 25 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Bill: A Budget Battle Brewing

The political scene in the US is heating up as some Republicans in the Senate are pushing back against the president's spending plans. They want to see serious cuts to government spending and a reduction in the national debt. If they don't get what they want, they're threatening to block a major tax

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

The Senate's Budget Battle: A Clash of Priorities

The U. S. Senate has kicked off a heated debate over a massive budget plan. This plan is all about pushing forward a multitrillion-dollar package that aligns with the president's agenda. The vote was close, with 52 Republicans voting yes and 48 Democrats voting no. Only one Republican, Rand Paul, br

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

The Big Money Ask: Trump's Immigration Plans Need Cash

The Trump administration is in a bind. They need more money to carry out their immigration plans. Tom Homan, known as the "border czar, " and Russell Vought, the budget director, met with Senate Republicans recently. They made a strong case for more funding. They said, "We need more money to keep o

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Why Pete Hegseth's Defense Nomination Raises Red Flags

Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, has a history that's raising eyebrows. From tattoos linked to white supremacy to a severe drinking problem, and even a rape allegation, his past is controversial. His book, 'The War on Warriors', criticizes women in combat and Geneva conventions. Yet

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Threat to Senators: A Democracy Warning?

Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Will the GOP Bow to Trump's Extreme Nominees?

In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s

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