Senate Majority Leader John Thune is taking a different approach to his role. He's focusing on teamwork and listening to others. This is a shift from the previous leader's style. Thune's method is being tested with a big tax bill. It's a mix of old and new ideas. The bill passed, but it wasn't easy.
Mitch McConnell, the former Senate Majority Leader, expressed concern over the unexpected retirement of Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina. McConnell described Tillis' departure as a significant blow to the Republican Party, highlighting his effectiveness and collegiality during their time serv
The Senate is currently debating a massive tax and spending bill that could bring an unexpected and swift end to electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. This draft proposes a unified end date of September 30th, which is much earlier than the House's proposed timeline of late 2025 or 2026 for different au
The Senate is in the middle of a big debate about a new bill. This bill includes tax cuts, changes to Medicaid, and more money for border security. The final vote is expected soon, but it's not clear how it will turn out. The bill is very expensive. It could add $3. 3 trillion to the country's debt
The Senate took a big step late Saturday night, pushing President Donald Trump's spending plan forward. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Two Republicans, Thom Tillis and Rand Paul, joined Democrats in opposing the move. Trump quickly celebrated the win on Truth Social, c
The Senate recently passed a key vote on a massive tax reform bill. This bill, backed by President Trump, aims to cut taxes by a huge amount: $4. 5 trillion. But the journey to get it passed is not smooth. Republicans are now in a tough spot. They need to convince enough senators to support the bil
After a secret meeting on Thursday, senators from both major parties had different opinions about how much the recent US attacks on Iran hurt its nuclear program. Most Republicans thought the strikes did a lot of damage and would slow down Iran's nuclear plans for years. Some even used the same str
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
A recent proposal to sell off over 3. 2 million acres of federal land in the Western U. S. has hit a roadblock. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the plan, put forward by Senator Mike Lee, breaks the chamber's rules. This move has sparked a debate about who should control these lands and what th
The political atmosphere in the United States has been tense, especially when it comes to immigration. Recently, Vice President JD Vance made a controversial comment during a visit to Los Angeles. He referred to Senator Alex Padilla as "Jose. " This was not a simple mistake. It was a deliberate atte
