The U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee recently approved a large group of Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic roles. This move came as Republicans pushed to change Senate rules to speed up the confirmation process. Among the nominees were some big names, like Michael Waltz, who was picked
A recent Senate hearing shed light on the controversial firing of Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The hearing, led by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, aimed to uncover the true reasons behind her abrupt dismissal just weeks after her confirmat
Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor, is on track to secure a crucial Senate approval for his nomination to become a Federal Reserve governor. However, getting him ready to influence interest rate decisions at the upcoming Fed meeting seems unlikely. The Senate Banking Commi
In a recent Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself under scrutiny. Dr. Robert Malone, a new CDC vaccine adviser, had strong words about the event. He called it "political theater" on Newsmax. Malone criticized Sen. Elizabeth Warren for questioning Ken
Back in 1992, Joe Biden, then a senator, had some strong words about crime in Washington, D. C. He was not alone in his concerns. Many people felt the same way. Biden spoke on the Senate floor about the dangers of driving in D. C. at night. He shared personal stories, like how he avoided stopping at
In a heated exchange, former President Donald Trump accused Senate Democrats of being "CRAZED LUNATICS" for their approach to his executive nominations. This outburst came in a late-night post on Truth Social, where Trump claimed that Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, were deli
Michael Whatley, currently leading the Republican National Committee, is set to jump into the North Carolina Senate race. This move comes after a chat with former President Donald Trump, who gave him the thumbs up. Whatley's decision follows Senator Thom Tillis' surprise exit from the re-election ra
Public broadcasting in the U. S. is facing a serious threat. The Senate is considering a move to take back nearly $1. 1 billion that was already set aside for public media. This includes PBS and NPR, which have relied on federal funding for decades. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is
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
Senator Thom Tillis' decision not to run again has changed the game in North Carolina's Senate race. This move has big effects on who might win control of the Senate in the next elections. Democrats need to win four more seats to take charge, and North Carolina is a key place for them to start. In
