In a rare show of unity, the U. S. Senate has given the green light to a plan that aims to correct a long-standing oversight. The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, passed unanimously, sets the stage for a 10-year mission. The goal? To find and update the grave markers of Jewish American soldiers buried abroad. Many of these soldiers, who fough...
Paul Finebaum, a well-known sports commentator, is thinking about running for the U. S. Senate in Alabama. He's been a big name in sports talk for a long time, especially in the South. Now, he's considering a big switch from sports to politics. Finebaum is 70 years old and works for the SEC Network and ESPN. He's looking at a race where other candidates include Alab...
John Deaton, a lawyer and crypto enthusiast, has been chosen by the Massachusetts Republican Party to run for the U. S. Senate. This is his second attempt after a failed bid last year against Senator Elizabeth Warren. The party sees him as a strong candidate, especially since he already has significant support from voters. Deaton is gearing up to challenge either Se...
The US Senate Agriculture Committee has finally shared its draft on how to regulate the crypto market. This is a big deal because it shows that Congress is getting serious about setting rules for cryptocurrencies. The draft was put out by Republican Senator John Boozman and Democrat Senator Cory Booker. It's not final yet, as there are still parts that need to be di...
The crypto world is keeping a close eye on the US Senate's recent budget deal. This agreement could finally put an end to the longest government shutdown in history. The deal, which has enough votes to pass, is a big step towards reopening the government. Bitcoin's price has been on a wild ride during this shutdown. It first shot up to a new high of $126, 080 but th...
Senators are set to vote on a resolution that could prevent President Trump from attacking Venezuela without Congress's say-so. This comes after officials admitted they lack legal grounds for striking Venezuelan land, despite recent U. S. strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast. The resolution, led by Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Rand Paul, aims to curb Trum...
In the heart of Washington, Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon took a bold step. He started a long speech to challenge President Trump's plans. This happened during the 22nd day of a government shutdown. Merkley's main goal was clear. He wanted to warn people about what he sees as a dangerous power grab. Merkley began his speech late in the evening. He talked about bi...
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, calling it a "GREAT VICTORY. " But the fight isn't over yet. The bill ...
The Senate is facing a tough task. They have to pass a major bill by July 4th. This bill is part of Trump's agenda. But, senators have different ideas about what should be in it. Some want more cuts to spending. Others think the cuts to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits are too harsh. The Senate Majority Leader, John Thune, has a big challenge. He can only a...
The U. S. Senate, led by Republicans, is back from its break to tackle a massive budget plan. This plan is crucial for President Trump's domestic policies. It includes new rules for Medicaid, more money for border control, changes to student loans, and ending tax breaks for renewable energy. The budget plan is facing some resistance. A few Republican senators have c...