After the news broke last Thursday night that Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., refused to vote for any measures to mitigate climate change in a budget reconciliation bill this month, environmentalists and progressive Democrats erupted in frustration. “There truly aren’t words for how appalled, outraged and disappointed we are,” Tiernan Sittenfeld, the legislative director at the […]
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First Gun Bill in 28 Years passed by Senate
The Senate overcame a decades-long legislative log jam by passing a bill intended to reduce gun violence, but left out a key provision from the last time Congress took up firearm safety. The Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act on a 65-33 bipartisan vote Thursday evening. Spurred by the elementary school shooting Uvalde, Texas, […]
Senators to announce plans for ‘red flag’ laws on gun control
Senate negotiators in both parties are pushing to announce as soon as Sunday the outlines of an agreement on new measures to address gun violence, according to sources familiar with the talks. Sources involved in the talks said the agreement outline includes providing funding to incentivize states to implement “red flag” laws, an expansion of […]
“My body, my choice” Pro-Choicers March on Capitol
Democrats tried and failed for a second time on Wednesday to codify abortion access on a nationwide basis via the Senate in a show vote intended to widen the political rift and solidify their radical base over the issue ahead of midterm elections. The Associated Press disingenuously reported that the bill was blocked by a […]
Dianne Feinstein’s ‘rapidly deteriorating’ mental acuity raising red flags with Dem lawmakers
Members of Congress reportedly fear for California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health and are claiming that she can no longer carry out the duties of her office while warning that the oldest member of Congress’ mental fitness is “rapidly deteriorating.” At least four unnamed senators and three former staffers are now coming forward to ring […]
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan bill overhauling the US Postal Service
The Senate on Tuesday passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to overhaul the US Postal Service’s finances and allow the agency to modernize its operations.The final vote was overwhelmingly bipartisan 79-19. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.The Postal Service Reform Act — which cleared the House last month by 342-92 — […]
Senators Alarmed CIA Misusing Civilians Data
The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress. Sens. Ron Wyden […]
Senate To Focus On Legalizing Marijuana
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday announced on the floor that he will use his clout to make legislation ending the federal prohibition on marijuana a top priority. Marijuana is currently listed as a Schedule 1 banned drug under the Controlled Substances Act, and an estimated 40,000 Americans are in jail because of […]
Trump Declares War On Mitch McConnell
Former President Trump on Tuesday unloaded on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and vowed to back challengers to lawmakers who have crossed him, foretelling a brutal primary season for divided Republicans. Trump’s statement, which was released through his Save America super PAC, blames McConnell for the GOP’s 2020 Senate losses. “Mitch is a dour, […]
Senators Vote To Extend Impeachment Trial
The Senate voted Saturday to allow witnesses in former President Trump’s second impeachment trial, a stunning development that could extend the proceedings. House Democrats prosecuting the case called for a single immediate witness to testify: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.), who has hammered Trump for his actions after the Capitol attack on Jan. 6. The […]
GOP Blocks $2000 Stimulus For 3rd Day In A Row
A bill to increase the amount of recently passed stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 was blocked for a third day in a row in the GOP-controlled Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) blocked an effort by Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to try to schedule a vote […]
‘Mad Dog’ Mattis Says Iran Deal Is Good For National Security
Twelve days before the Trump administration will decide whether or not to re-certify Iran’s compliance with the Iran deal, Secretary of Defense James Mattis told Congress it’s in America’s national security interest to keep the agreement. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, Mattis replied in the affirmative to a question about whether […]