Rand Paul

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers are voicing their concerns on the provisions of the recently passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” warning of significant consequences for working American families. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a...

On Tuesday, Senate Republicans' narrow passage of President Donald Trump's massive tax-and-spending package is drawing sharp reactions from both sides of the aisle. What Happened: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) took to X, formerly Twitter, and said the bill was "one of the hardest votes I have...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is once again taking a shot at President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” What Happened: On Sunday, Sanders posted on X with highlights from his recent remarks on the Senate floor regarding the proposed...

A new rift is emerging inside the Republican Party over how to tackle the looming expiration of the 2017 tax cuts. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is pushing back against the administration’s claims regarding the tax cuts and the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” What Happened: On Saturday,...

Republican senators have voiced their apprehensions about the potential political fallout of President Donald Trump‘s ongoing trade war on the GOP’s prospects in the 2026 elections. What Happened: Republican lawmakers are drawing comparisons with the 1932 and 1982 elections, where trade...

Several Republican senators are poised to join Democrats in opposing President Donald Trump‘s proposed 25% tariffs on Canada, as market experts warn of potential economic fallout ahead of Wednesday’s anticipated trade announcement. What Happened: Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) confirmed...

The first two months of the Trump Administration have seen back-and-forths within the Executive Branch on the timing and magnitude of the United States’s tariffs on its neighbors Mexico and Canada. The administration appears set to roll back some of the tariffs placed on Tuesday. What...

Republican Senator Rand Paul was busy last week. What Happened: In addition to introducing a measure that aims to relax federal constraints on hemp by tripling the allowable THC content from 0.3% to 1%, he also proposed a cannabis-related bill. The Clean Slate Act would allow individuals convicted...

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act on Thursday, aiming to relax federal constraints on hemp by tripling the allowable THC content from 0.3% to 1%. This legislation seeks to redefine hemp and simplify the testing process, shifting focus from raw hemp...

The antitrust trial against Google by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has started, and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has shown his support for the tech giant. What Happened: Paul described U.S. antitrust policies as being “misused and abused” and defended Google’s business...

The TDR Three Key Takeaways on the SAFE Banking Act: TDR’s Shadd Dales has live interviews in Washington DC with senators on their views of the SAFE Banking Act Senators believe economic and safety benefits underscore the urgent need for the SAFE Banking Act.  Senators believe strategic...

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk agreed with Donald Trump ally Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) that Dr. Anthony Fauci should be sent to jail. What Happened: Musk, who has been a vocal critic of Fauci in the past over his COVID-19 pandemic response, agreed with Paul that the former White House chief medical advisor...

In a vital move to avert a looming government shutdown, the U.S. House of Representatives has given the green light to a temporary spending bill, as reported by Reuters. What Happened: The bill, passed on Tuesday, garnered bipartisan support and extends government funding through mid-January 2024....

On Monday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) signaled potential delays in the stopgap spending bill proposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), leaving uncertainty over the bill’s swift passage. Paul, known for his critical stance on spending without cuts, suggested a different approach for House...

Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump slammed Republicans for ruthlessly and publicly undermining the authority of Democratic presidents in a new substack post. What Happened: Following trikes against Israel by Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas, Republicans blamed President Joe Biden for...