Senate

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has slammed Republicans after Senate Republicans thwarted a legislative package that aimed to safeguard access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), dealing a blow to the Democrats’ ongoing campaign for reproductive rights. What Happened: Sanders took to X, formerly...

The Senate Democrats have launched an investigation into claims that former President Donald Trump proposed a deal with leading oil and gas companies. The allegations suggest Trump offered to roll back environmental regulations in return for $1bn in campaign contributions. What Happened: The probe...

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could lead to the ban or sale of TikTok, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate over the app’s Chinese ownership. What Happened: The Senate voted 79-18 in favor of the bill, which is part of a larger funding package providing aid to...

Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Senate Republican Leader, has called for legislation that would compel the parent company of TikTok, China’s ByteDance, to divest the popular short video app. What Happened: On Monday, McConnell urged for the divestment of TikTok’s parent company, citing...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has reiterated his support for a 32-hour workweek, arguing that it is not a radical concept. What Happened: On Thursday, Sanders took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his views on the current state of the American workforce. He highlighted the struggles of workers who...

Fourteen senators are pushing back against a potential reclassification of potatoes from vegetables to grains by the US Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services. The senators submitted a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Tuesday,...

The trading activity of stocks and options by members of Congress continues to be highly scrutinized as potential conflicts of interest are highlighted. A prominent senator recently disclosed several stock transactions, which are drawing attention on social media. What Happened: No stranger to...

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) commended the retiring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) for her pivotal role in preserving the Senate’s filibuster rule. What Happened: Sinema on Tuesday announced that she will not seek reelection in the 2024 elections, a critical race for her...

Nikki Haley, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina governor, expressed support for Sen. Mitch McConnell‘s (R-Ky.) decision to step down, emphasizing the need for fresh leadership within the party and at the White House. What Happened: In a tweet on Thursday, Haley...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with a group of Democratic lawmakers, is reportedly spearheading a bill proposing an increase in taxes for companies that pay their CEOs 50 times more than their median worker. What Happened: The Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act has been introduced to mitigate corporate...

In recent developments, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has publicly condemned a near-confrontation that transpired in the Senate earlier this week, likening the situation to a “Third World country.” What Happened: The Hill disclosed that Manchin criticized the near-altercation in the Senate...

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...

The Senate passed a bill containing a provision that would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans in states where it's legal. The provision, part of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilConVA) appropriations bill, was included in a...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) unsettling freezing episodes during public addresses have been linked to a concussion he had earlier in 2023, according to a statement by Capitol physician, Brian P. Monahan. What Happened: Monahan, has cleared McConnell to resume his duties...