US Senate

Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate, following victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday. This shift ensures that Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress in the coming year. Jim Justice (R – W.Va) was projected to win an open Senate seat in...

Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines, has voiced his concerns over the current crisis at The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), criticizing the lack of trust in the company’s leadership. What Happened: Munoz expressed his views during CNBC’s “Last Call” on Tuesday following a...

The U.S. Senate is set to fast-track a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel despite uncertain support from the House of Representatives. What Happened: The Senate is preparing to move forward with a bipartisan bill that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel, Reuters reported on Monday....

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission The GOP and Biden aren’t concerned about small businesses…or your wallet Having a 40 hour a week job and working hard should not be a reason you are flagged to not get a car loan. Building a legal...

U.S. cannabis stocks jumped Wednesday following the Senate Banking Committee approval of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act before pulling back.  Such companies as Canopy Growth Corp (NASDAQ: CGC), Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ: CRON),...

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, potentially marking the end of a 25-year career in public service. Elected to the Senate in 2018, the former Massachusetts governor and 2012 GOP presidential nominee will depart from Washington in January...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chief Gary Gensler is taking the lead in regulating the crypto industry, while Republicans have yet to propose any restraints on his authority. With the 2024 campaign season approaching, and Democrats controlling the Senate, time is running out for GOP...

When White House contender Nikki Haley called for a "new generation of leaders" this past February, the former South Carolina governor was no doubt referring to the age of not only former President Donald Trump (76), it turns out she’s been hatching a plan to put President...

Pennsylvania freshman senator and one of the loudest cannabis allies, John Fetterman, has once again shown support for cannabis policy reform. On Thursday, the former Lieutenant Governor of the Keystone State tweeted a photo of him holding a flag bearing the phrase, "It's 420 somewhere....

Ted Cruz (R-TX), U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate, targeted Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)’s Xbox after the company announced it would include a new update to reduce the console’s carbon footprint. The 52-year-old politician born in Canada took to Twitter to express his...

On Dec. 6, Georgia voters could be key in deciding the power dynamics of the U.S. Senate, as runoffs in the state come to a close. With early voting taking place, more than 400,000 Georgians have already cast their ballot, according to the Washington Post. The runoff is being...

Thursday was another important day for psychedelics on Capitol Hill Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) jointly filed a bill requesting the DEA move psychedelic “breakthrough therapies” like psilocybin and MDMA from Schedule I to Schedule II, reported...

On Wednesday the Senate passed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, marking the first time ever that a standalone piece of cannabis reform legislation will be sent to President Joe Biden’s desk.  Prior to the voice vote, Senate Majority...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “fell in love” with him. Trump said this while drawing a comparison between his relationships with Senate candidate JD Vance and Kim. What Happened: While introducing his own pick for the state'...

The push for members of the U.S. Congress to not be allowed to buy and sell stocks continues. A recently disclosed transaction by a member of Congress shows there continues to be conflicts of interest in pushing for policies that could benefit investment holdings. What Happened: Sen. Sheldon...