Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, is pushing ahead with three key military nominations despite Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville’s months-long blockade of hundreds of nominees. This obstruction comes after Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, was hospitalized due to a medical emergency over the weekend. Schumer took action …
Senate Democrats are employing a novel strategy to resolve the confirmation issue surrounding hundreds of military officers that have been blocked by Sen. Tommy Tuberville for ten months. The Alabama Republican initially stated his objection to the nominations due to a Pentagon abortion policy. During a Senate floor session on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck …
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Mike Johnson, the inexperienced Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, faces a critical test of his ability to unite his divided majority as he strives to prevent a partial government shutdown in just over two weeks. The fourth-term Louisiana lawmaker will attempt to pass three spending bills …
In a surprising development, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham voiced his opposition to separating aid for Ukraine from funding for Israel. Graham’s statement came after listening to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee. He told reporters that he supports keeping the aid package together, as Blinken …
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D), Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and other U.S. lawmakers found themselves seeking shelter in Tel Aviv during a missile attack launched by Hamas. According to Schumer, this incident highlights the importance of the U.S. continuing to support Israel. During their visit to Israel, Schumer and Romney were part of a …
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived in China Saturday to hold diplomatic talks with Communist Party leaders in Shanghai. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Oct. 7 (UPI) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, touched down in China on …
Political Leaders Offer Support to Israel After Hamas Attack In a surprise early-morning attack by Hamas militants, political leaders in the U.S. have vowed to support Israel. The attack has resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people in Israel, with hundreds more injured. The multi-front attack began with rocket fire, followed by an …
Judge Rebukes Donald Trump For Attacking Clerk, Restricts Public Comments Judge Arthur Engoron issued a stern rebuke to Donald Trump after the former president targeted his clerk in a social media post on Tuesday. Engoron reprimanded both parties involved in the trial, forbidding them from making any future comments about his court staff. In court, …
The Issue: The Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution to Restore Formal Dress Code Last week, Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer relaxed the dress code for senators, but not for staffers and others on the floor. However, thanks to Sen. Joe Manchin, the Senate has now reversed Schumer’s decision. We applaud Manchin while still expressing our disapproval …
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attempt to appease man-boy John Fetterman has been defeated by a unanimous vote from the grownups. Yes, you read that right. After Schumer announced a rule change allowing Fetterman to dress informally on the Senate floor, Fetterman happily showed up in his trademark sweatshirt and gym shorts. However, Senators Joe …