The Senate unanimously agreed to forgo paychecks during future government shutdowns, but most senators are millionaires who may not feel the impact.
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Gavin Newsom’s controversial ‘free diapers’ program gets quiet contracting carve-out
Republican critic Sen. Roger Niello said Gov. Gavin Newsom’s free diaper program just “doesn’t make sense.”
After Indiana purge, Trump sets sights on Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy
Sen. Bill Cassidy fights for political survival in Louisiana’s GOP primary as Trump and allies back Rep. Julia Letlow to unseat the incumbent.
Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ‘Margaret,’ his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher
Sen. John Kennedy posts a tongue-in-cheek video introducing his elliptical trainer named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher, going viral on social media.
Colorado governor commutes Tina Peters’ sentence as Trump posts ‘FREE TINA!’
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commutes former election clerk Tina Peters’ sentence, drawing praise from Trump and backlash from Secretary of State Griswold.
Trump predicts Iran war will be bigger midterm factor than redistricting
“It helps. I mean, I don’t know [if it will be the] difference,” Trump said of how new congressional districts in several states will impact Read More
Blue State Governor Commutes Prison Sentence Of Pro-Trump Election Official
May 15 (Reuters) – Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis granted clemency on Friday to former county elections clerk Tina Peters, a Trump ally who was Read More
Dems Furious After Court Rules Republicans Allowed To Vote
Democrats are up in arms over a decision by the Virginia Supreme Court that overturns their attempt to gerrymander the commonwealth’s Republican voters to the Read More
Unlikely bipartisan Senate duo seeks to permanently ban ex-lawmakers from lobbying
In a demonstration of bipartisanship, GOP Sen. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren are advocating a measure to permanently ban former lawmakers from lobbying.
Murkowski vs Trump: Senator sides with Democrats on Iran after series of breaks with president
Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped Democrats challenge Trump’s Iran war powers, highlighting her independent streak in the Republican-led Senate.