The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co
The U. S. government shutdown, the longest in history, might finally be coming to an end. The Senate is set to vote on a deal to reopen the government on Monday night. This deal was agreed upon by both parties over the weekend. If the Senate approves it, the House will then vote on the plan later th
In a surprising twist, eight Democratic senators joined forces with Republicans to break the government shutdown deadlock. This decision came after intense internal debates within the Democratic party, highlighting the challenges of finding common ground in politics. The final vote was 60 in favor
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big iss
In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the rene
The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. Th
The Senate recently made a strong statement against President Trump's global tariffs. This was the third time in one week that the Senate opposed the president's trade policies. The vote was tight, with 51 senators voting to block the tariffs and 47 against. Some Republicans, including Mitch McConne
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
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
