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Twenty-nine senators missed the first vote Thursday as the upper chamber prepares to head out of town for a two-week recess. https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/06/20/congress/senate-attendance-check-absences-00164245
Look at my face. This is the high cost of war. Amy and I volunteered to serve, and we honor all who serve. But forcing America’s daughters to register for the draft is UNACCEPTABLE. Shame on Jacky Rosen. pic.twitter.com/Myry82U2cl — Sam Brown (@SamBrownUSA) June 15, 2024
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo are failing to protect customers from hundreds of millions of dollars in scams and fraud per year, according to a US Senate panel. At a hearing held by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Democratic Senator and Chairman Richard Blumenthal said the banking giants’ customers submitted claims to recover $456 …
Strongly worded statements are not enough. Those who turned our judicial system into a political cudgel must be held accountable. We are no longer cooperating with any Democrat legislative priorities or nominations, and we invite all concerned Senators to join our stand. pic.twitter.com/H0CzIjXgwC — Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) May 31, 2024
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has introduced a bill that would bar illegal migrants from being eligible for public housing in the Commonwealth. Introduced by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria, Centre and Clearfield), the legislation focused on a 2021 HUD requirement that made every illegal migrant eligible for a housing voucher. The waiver has granted housing …
The 2024 election likely will be the most attacked by malicious foreign forces in American history, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee warned on Wednesday. “The barriers to entry for foreign malign influence – including election influence – have become almost vanishingly small,” Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said in prepared remarks. “I believe that …
As the Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council contemplates its agenda for next year’s legislative session, the state Senate is on the verge of passing a bill based on some of its recommendations that would ban certain types of car tires as well as prohibit diesel-vehicle idling. Last month, the EVCC submitted its Transportation Electrification …
Fani Willis refuses to testify before Georgia Senate committee. She believes she is above the law.pic.twitter.com/JDFAYis1xn — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) May 6, 2024
In a surprising twist, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has emerged as a frontrunner in the state’s Senate race, capturing widespread attention on the national stage. This development is striking, considering Maryland’s deep-blue political landscape, where Democratic dominance has long been the norm. Hogan’s unexpected surge in the polls is challenging conventional wisdom and prompting …
The Senate agreed to a deal to vote on extending an expiring foreign surveillance law on Friday evening, an agreement that puts Congress on track to avoid a weekend expiration of a key program. The legislation, which reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, has already passed the House and after passing the …
Senate Democrats’ campaign arm is launching a $79 million advertising plan that’s aimed at holding onto the majority this fall — alongside spending by a key party super PAC and individual candidates — according to details first shared with POLITICO. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s spending blueprint includes TV, radio and digital advertising in nine …
Chuck Grassley Takes Credit for Indictment of FBI’s Biden Bribery Scheme Informant
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower's claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of the planemaker's 787 and 777 jet. Read more: https://t.co/6JOFWmU0m3 — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 10, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (March 29, 2024) – On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill that would end state and local cooperation with rules and mandates that may be imposed by international organizations, including the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). Sen. Thomas Pressly and two cosponsors introduced Senate Bill 133 (SB133) …
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), 82, intends to remain in the U.S. Senate to oppose conservatives who support a truce between Russia and Ukraine, he said Monday. McConnell announced in February he would step down as Senate minority leader at the end of the cycle following health issues and incidents of freezing up during press conferences. …
Rep. David Trone holds a slight lead in the Maryland Democratic Senate primary race over Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The Goucher College and The Baltimore Banner poll showed that among Democratic voters, 42 percent backed Trone in the primary while 33 percent said they supported Alsobrooks. Trone, the founder of …
The Digital ID bill’s passage in Australia is not a cause for applause, but rather a red flag waving in the face of individual freedom and privacy. While proponents paint it as a shield against scams and a boon for security, the truth is far darker. This legislation is a Trojan horse, ushering in a …
BRICK OVEN PIZZA BAN?!?!! MY NEW YORK ACCENT COMES OUT IN FULL FORCE WHEN I AM PISSED. The psychopathic nutcases in charge in New York City are trying to ban Brick Oven Pizza because they are colluding with the architects of Green New SCAM. All a money making GRIFT for the… pic.twitter.com/hiuKz907DP — Cara Castronuova …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The young voices in the messages left for North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis were laughing, but the words were ominous. “OK, listen, if you ban TikTok I will find you and shoot you,” one said, giggling and talking over other young voices in the background. “I’ll shoot you and find you and …
I’ll just leave this here 👇 pic.twitter.com/FOpKMlGkPF — FreedomFightersDaughter🇺🇸 (@FrdmFghtrskid) March 23, 2024
Mike Lee is taking his battle with Senate leadership to new lengths. The Utah Republican proposed an amendment to the spending bill that would dismantle the pay structure for some top staffers to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, according to a copy of the amendment obtained by POLITICO. A number of top staffers for Schumer and …
The Senate voted Thursday afternoon in favor of passing a bill reversing the Biden administration’s recent actions allowing beef imports from Paraguay, which has a history of cattle-borne illness. In a 70-25 vote, the Senate approved the Congressional Review Act resolution, rendering it veto-proof. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the bipartisan …
The Tennessee State Senate has now passed an anti-geoengineering bill, this needs to serve as an example to all other states and countries around the world. https://www.geoengineeringwatch.org/climate-engineering-tennessee-senate-is-first-to-pass-bill-to-ban-geoengineering/
Former President Donald Trump already has the GOP nomination for president this year locked up, but he faces a key test of his intra-GOP strength as his pick for U.S. Senate in Ohio, businessman and political outsider Bernie Moreno, faces off against two far more establishment GOP candidates in state Sen. Matt Dolan and Secretary …
“The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill today that would ban the spraying of chemicals for geoengineering in our skies. Here’s some of the key language: The bill would ban the “intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any mean, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere …
Apparently Trump has learned nothing. Mike Rogers would probably like to see Trump assassinated. He’s another McCain. Pay special attention to the last tweet. If he’s good with Mike Rogers (R-Deep State), maybe he should pick Liz Cheney for VP? https://t.co/Da0Fq7ty7Z — Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 11, 2024 We thank you for this article and …
The balance of power has shifted, according to the plan. Elon Musk: “Most Americans do not know that the US census currently counts, for purposes of voting power, all people in a district, regardless of citizenship! Senate Democrats just voted unanimously to defeat an amendment that would have stopped counting illegals for congressional seat apportionment …
NEW: Elon Musk says he would support Rand Paul to replace Mitch McConnell as the Republican Senate leader after Paul released a poll on X. After 24 hours, Paul's poll received a whopping 180,000 votes between Paul, Senator John Thune, and Senator John Cornyn. Paul received… pic.twitter.com/fIz3Ut6wze — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 9, 2024 Elon …
Rand Paul for Senate leader https://t.co/PSWuL7q7Xr pic.twitter.com/qIflF6yZzJ — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) March 8, 2024 🚨🗳️VOTE NOW 🗳️ 🚨 Who would you like to be the next Senate leader? — Rand Paul (@RandPaul) March 8, 2024
