Senate Democrats are in disagreement over whether new restrictions should be placed on a multi-billion-dollar aid package for Israel, given its recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza. While Sen. Richard Blumenthal opposes “micromanaging” Israel’s actions, Sen. Bernie Sanders is concerned about civilian casualties and the need to “save lives.” Despite this debate, legislating restrictions seems …
Congress is currently working to pass an urgent foreign aid package to provide critically needed assistance for significant U.S. allies, such as Israel and Ukraine. As the legislative calendar is winding down, it remains uncertain how lawmakers will reach a bipartisan deal by the end of the year. Following the recent Hamas terrorist attack on …
Democrats in Congress are currently having discussions about implementing certain conditions for future military aid to Israel. According to party members in both the House and Senate, the debate is still in its early stages and it’s still unclear if any actual legislative action will result from these conversations. However, White House officials are aware …
The U.S. Senate Rules Committee voted along party lines on Tuesday to advance legislation that would clear the way for hundreds of military promotions that one Republican has been delaying to protest Defense Department abortion policy. In a 9-7 vote, the panel has sent the resolution for a vote in the full Senate. However, it’s …
Senate Democrats are scheduled to vote on Thursday to authorize subpoenas for two prominent conservatives linked to the U.S. Supreme Court amid an ethics investigation sparked by reports of undisclosed gifts given to conservative justices. The Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee is planning a hearing to consider subpoenas for billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow, who is …
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., defended the cuts to IRS funding in a bill passed by the GOP-led House that provides $14 billion in aid to Israel during its conflict with Hamas. Last week, the House voted 226-196, mostly along party lines, to pass the Israel aid bill championed …
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 …
Senate Democrats are planning to subpoena mega-donor Harlan Crow and conservative activist Leonard Leo to inquire about their involvement in organizing and funding luxurious benefits for hard-right wing justices on the US Supreme Court. This move by the Democrats on the Senate judiciary committee was announced on Monday, amidst growing controversy surrounding justices Clarence Thomas …
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is rapidly losing support from fellow Democrats as he faces new bribery charges. The biggest blow came on Tuesday when Cory Booker, the junior Senator from New Jersey and a longtime supporter of Menendez, joined the chorus of voices calling for his resignation, as reported by Politico. Booker stated, per …
In Washington, D.C., there is a progressive leader who is often overlooked but remains a force to be reckoned with. She is Senator Tina Smith from Minnesota. While she may not have the media attention of figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or Elizabeth Warren, Smith has consistently championed progressive causes such as abortion rights, climate change, …