US Senate
Democrats urge postponement of Fed governor nominee’s confirmation hearing
All Democrats on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee have signed a letter to Republican Chair Tim Scott, requesting a postponement of Stephen Miran’s confirmation hearing to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, scheduled for next week. The lawmakers cite Donald Trump’s recent decision to fire Lisa Cook as an “unprecedented attempt” to […]
Trump to Nominate ‘Loyalist’ Miran to the Federal Reserve Board
United States President Donald Trump has said he will nominate Stephen Miran, a top economic adviser to the US Federal Reserve’s board of governors, for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment. The president announced his decision on Thursday. Miran, the chair of the White House’s Council of […]
Trump Tells Schumer to ‘Go to Hell’, Standoff Over Nominees Continues
The standoff between President Donald Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer over confirming Trump’s nominees has reached a boiling point, with Trump telling Schumer to “go to hell” in a Saturday post on social media. This development comes after intense talks between Senate Republican leader John Thune, Schumer, and the White House failed to […]
US Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro as DC’s Top Prosecutor
The United States Senate has confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a former Fox News television personality, as the top federal prosecutor in Washington, DC. Pirro secured the confirmation with a 50-45 vote, becoming the US Attorney for the District of Columbia after President Donald Trump withdrew his initial nominee, conservative activist Edward Martin Jr. Pirro’s confirmation comes […]
Emil Bove’s Confirmation as US Judge Sparks Concerns
The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee, Emil Bove, as a federal appeals court judge, sparking concerns about the potential impact on the judiciary. Bove, Trump’s former personal lawyer, was confirmed in a 50-49 partisan vote, with two Republicans voting against him. This appointment has raised eyebrows, particularly given Bove’s role in defending […]
US Senate Rejects Bid to Block Arms Sales to Israel
The US Senate has voted down two resolutions aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel, despite growing concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza and the territory’s dire humanitarian situation. The resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, received 73 to 24 and 70 to 27 votes in the 100-member chamber, falling short of passage. Although the […]
US Senate Releases Emails Suggesting Trump Officials Defied Court Orders
The US Senate has released a string of text messages and email correspondences that raise questions about the executive branch’s commitment to complying with court orders. Senator Dick Durbin, the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the documents, which appear to show that government lawyer Emil Bove directed his colleagues to ignore or […]
Trump Signs Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill into Law
US President Donald Trump is set to sign his landmark policy bill into law, a day after it was narrowly passed by Congress. The signing event at the White House on Friday afternoon coincides with 4 July celebrations, enacting key parts of the Trump agenda, including tax cuts, spending boosts for defense, and immigration crackdowns. […]
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Passes US House of Representatives
The United States(US) House of Representatives has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a massive tax cut and spending package representing a key pillar of President Donald Trump’s agenda. The bill was approved with a narrow margin of 218 to 214 votes, despite fierce opposition from Democrats. The legislation includes significant tax cuts, boosting funding […]
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Faces Resistance in House
President Donald Trump’s hopes of passing his signature legislation, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” have hit a snag as another Republican lawmaker, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, voted “no” against a key procedural vote to advance the legislation. This development comes as the bill faces opposition from some Republicans who are concerned about its potential impact on […]