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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Senator Tillis Steps Down: A Shake-Up in Republican Ranks

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

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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

EV Tax Credits: A Sudden End in Sight?

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

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Jun 30 2025POLITICS

Senate's Big Debate: Tax Cuts, Medicaid, and More

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

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Senate Moves Trump's Spending Plan Forward Amid GOP Disagreements

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

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Jun 29 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers Push for Tax Cuts Despite Divisions

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

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

US Strikes on Iran: What Senators Really Think

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

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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 24 2025POLITICS

Why Selling Public Lands Might Not Be the Solution

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

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Jun 22 2025BUSINESS

Lifting the Mystery: The Raising of a Sunk Superyacht

A luxury superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily last year has finally been lifted from the water. The 56-meter long vessel, known as the Bayesian, was recovered by a salvage team. The operation was complex and required careful planning and execution. The yacht was raised using a floating crane

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Jun 22 2025POLITICS

A Political Slip-Up or a Racist Remark?

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

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