The day began with hope that the Senate could finally pass funding for Homeland Security before a long shutdown loomed. Senators presented a plan to House Speaker Mike Johnson, who left the Capitol in anger and called the proposal a “joke. ” The deal, crafted by Senate Majority Leader John Thune aft
The race for a U. S. Senate seat in Maine has turned into a tug‑of‑war over female voters, with Governor Janet Mills and candidate Graham Platner both focusing heavily on this group. Mills launched a new TV spot accusing Platner of past online remarks that downplayed sexual assault. Platner, a v
Nancy Cook, the first woman to lead Delaware’s Joint Finance Committee, passed away after a 36‑year career in the state Senate. She entered politics in 1974, stepping into a seat her late husband had held for sixteen years. From the start, she pushed boundaries and quickly earned respect in Dover
Nineteen senators wrote a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , asking him to stop blocking the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force from doing its job. The Task Force meets three times a year and decides which preventive services, like mammograms or diabetes checks, must be covered by
The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull
The Senate convened over the weekend to debate a wide-ranging voting bill that would tighten voter registration rules and mandate photo IDs at polling places. In a separate motion, the body also voted against an amendment that would bar transgender athletes from women's sports. The vote, 49‑41, kept
Senators from both parties and the White House have reached a tentative deal on a bill that would set rules for digital currencies. The focus is on how stablecoins—digital money tied to real dollars—can give people extra earnings without hurting traditional banks. The agreement could finally move th
Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks have reached a key agreement on how stablecoins can earn rewards. The deal could clear a major hurdle in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Banks worry that rewards on stablecoins resemble interest on deposits. If the bill blocks these rewards, it might hur
Montana’s budget reveals more than the numbers on paper. The state spends a lot of money, but much of it goes into long‑term debts that will hurt future generations. Many people think the budget is balanced, yet hidden lines show otherwise. The state’s debt has grown steadily. When lawmake
Prime Video has hidden sci-fi films that rarely make top lists. Forget the usual big names—these lesser-known picks offer fresh twists. Some dive into alien fears or time loops, while others mess with multiverses or robotic minds. They’re not your typical sci-fi stories, but that’s what makes them w
