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Senate Democrats Claim Cryptocurrency Bill Will Allow Trump ‘Corruption’

Senate Democrats are attempting to block a cryptocurrency bill by claiming that it could allow President Donald Trump and other conservatives to profit corruptly from the initiative. According to Axios, a group of Democrat senators on Friday convinced Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to back an amendment to the bill.…

Investigation Launched After Feds Caught in Taxpayer-Funded $40 Billion Credit Card Spending Spree

The U.S. House and Senate have launched a joint investigation after evidence emerged that federal workers have blown a staggering $40 billion in taxpayer funds using government-issued credit cards. House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) have launched a joint inquiry into the alarming…

Senate Confirms Ivanka Trump’s Father-in-Law Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France

The Senate confirmed New Jersey real estate developer Charles Kushner to be ambassador to France. Charles Kushner is the father-in-law of President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka. Kushner was confirmed 51-45 by the Senate. He overcame the scrutiny of his past convictions for tax evasion and illegal campaign contributions. President Trump pardoned…

Senate Leader John Thune: Trump’s ‘Mind Blowing’ Border Progress Is a ‘Staggering Success’

Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has declared that President Donald Trump's progress on securing the U.S.-Mexico border has been "mind-blowing" and "staggering." Thune praised Trump's "success" on immigration during a long interview with Breitbart News. The interview was filmed last week in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.,…

Senate Repeals Biden’s Tire Manufacturing Restrictions

The United States Senate has voted to repeal the Biden-era regulations that placed restrictions on tire manufacturing. The restrictions, which limited "emissions," put a climate-focused strain on the industry. The Senate passed the resolution in a 55-45 vote. The resolution has now been sent to President Donald Trump's desk for…

Senate Democrats Demand Report on Deportation of Violent Gang Members

Senate Democrats will vote on a resolution demanding answers from President Donald Trump's administration on the deportation of violent illegal alien gang members. The resolution also demands a report of the conditions in El Salvador prisons where criminal aliens are being sent, the Washington Examiner reported. This comes after Kilmar…

Phil Mickelson Slams ‘Traitor’ Chuck Schumer: ‘He Is Not Representing America’

Golf legend Phil Mickelson has slammed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) after the Democrat senator blasted efforts to protect America's elections. It comes after Schumer's criticisms of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. On Wednesday, the Democrat leader attacked the Republican-backed legislation. The SAVE Act passed in the…

JD Vance Casts Tiebreaking Vote as Senate Republicans Join Democrats to Block Trump’s Tariffs

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a Democrat-led resolution that sought to block President Donald Trump's tariffs, even after Republican senators crossed the aisle during the vote. The resolution was shot down after Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. Three Republicans sided with 46 Democrats in favor of…

Senators Move to Increase Penalties for Crimes Committed in U.S on Behalf of Foreign Governments

U.S. senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to increase the penalties for certain crimes committed by foreign governments, including assassination. This law was in response to an alleged Iranian murder-for-hire plot against an American journalist, Fox News reported. The bill was introduced by Republican Sens. Jim Banks (R-IN),…

Mike Rogers Declares He’s ‘Ready to Rumble’ in Michigan Senate Race

Michigan Republican Mike Rogers has declared that he's "ready to rumble" after launching his Senate campaign this week. Rogers launched his Senate campaign on Monday. He previously won the primary in 2024 for Michigan's other Senate seat. However, he narrowly lost to then-Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). Rogers plans to focus…