SENATE

Advertisement
Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Lisa Blunt Rochester: Delaware's Potential First Black Woman Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester, who made history in 2016 as the first Black person and first woman from Delaware elected to Congress, is now aiming to make another mark on history. She's running for the Senate, hoping to become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in that chamber. Polls show her with a

reading time less than a minute
Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Delayed Vote on Trump Advisor's Censure: Politics or Academic Freedom?

A recent vote by Stanford's Faculty Senate to decide whether to lift the censure on Scott Atlas, a COVID-19 adviser to former President Trump, has been delayed. The Senate wants to avoid any political interpretations, especially with the 2024 elections coming up. This delay seems to be a way to stee

reading time less than a minute
Oct 24 2024POLITICS

The Public Gets a Peek into Ruben Gallego's Divorce

Phoenix, Arizona saw a significant development when a court unsealed the divorce files of Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. The records, while now public, shed little light on the marriage or its end. There were no major surprises like allegations of abuse or

reading time less than a minute
Oct 23 2024POLITICS

The Ohio Senate Race: A Tsunami of Money and Misinformation

Ohio's 2024 Senate race is the priciest in the nation, with nearly $500 million spent on ads. The battle between incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Bernie Moreno is the talk of the town. Political experts worry that this flood of cash, especially from anonymous donors, could drown the d

reading time less than a minute
Oct 23 2024POLITICS

McCormick's Hedge Fund Days: A Controversial Senate Race Spotlight

In Pennsylvania, the race for a U. S. Senate seat is heating up. Republicans and Democrats are investing millions in ads to sway voters. One Republican hopeful, Dave McCormick, is facing criticism due to his past as the head of a hedge fund called Bridgewater Capital. This fund is well-known for its

reading time less than a minute
Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Senator Defends KOSA Bill, Addresses Concerns

Senator Marsha Blackburn has stepped up her efforts to support the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) by releasing a memo that tackles some of the arguments against the bill. This comes at a time when the bill's future in the House is uncertain, despite it passing in the Senate with a vast majority. KOSA

reading time less than a minute
Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Michigan Senate Race: EVs Spark Debate

Mike Rogers, a former Republican representative, is making electric vehicles (EVs) a hot topic in his campaign for the Michigan Senate. He's criticizing Democrat Elissa Slotkin and the Biden administration for promoting EVs, claiming they want to force everyone to drive electric cars. Slotkin, howev

reading time less than a minute
Oct 19 2024POLITICS

The Mystery Behind Tim Sheehy's Gunshot Wound

A new report from The New York Times has stirred up fresh questions about a gunshot injury claimed by Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy. Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, says he got the wound during a 2012 firefight in Afghanistan. But two new sources cast doubt on his story. A former SEAL w

reading time less than a minute
Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Italy Bans Surrogacy, Stirs Debate on Parental Rights

Recently, Italy's parliament passed a law making it illegal for couples to seek surrogacy abroad. This move, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's conservative party, is seen as targeting LGBTQ+ couples. Since taking office, Meloni has been pushing for traditional family values, making it toughe

reading time less than a minute
Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Congressman Grills Senator Cruz in Lively Debate

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker, gave Texas Sen. Ted Cruz a run for his money during their Senate race debate on Tuesday. Allred wasn't afraid to use some sharp one-liners, labeling Cruz's podcast as "entertainment disguised as news" and his focus on trans issues as a distracti

reading time less than a minute