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Democrats Begin Calling for Schumer to ‘Retire or Step Down’: ‘Time to Pick New Leadership’

Democrats lawmakers have begun speaking out to call for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to step down from his role as Senate minority leader. Schumer is facing a backlash after he refused to vote in favor of blocking a Republican-backed stopgap bill last week. The Democrat leader allowed the bill to…

Chuck Schumer Loses Key Staffer amid Democratic Party Turmoil

One of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) senior staffers has just quit after working for the Democrat senator for decades. Axios reported that legislative director Meghan Taira is expected to depart next month. Taira's departure comes as the Democratic Party is in turmoil. Schumer has already tapped Dylan Laslovich…

Senator Joni Ernst’s Office Denies Affair Allegations: ‘Slanderous Lie’

The office of Republican Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is forcefully denying recent reports of alleged improper relationships with high-ranking military officials, dismissing them as "a slanderous lie." The allegations, initially reported by leftist outlet ProPublica, have stirred ethical concerns due to Ernst's significant role on the Senate Armed Services Committee,…

Senate Republicans Fail to Advance Bill Banning Boys from Girls’ Sports

A Senate Republican effort to codify a bill banning boys from participating in girls' sports has run into a roadblock. According to Fox News, the attempt was held up in the filibuster process. The bill did not reach the 60-vote threshold required to pass. The bill was shot down on…

Mitch McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate, Will Not Run for Re-Election Next Year

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced his retirement from the U.S. Senate. On Thursday, McConnell confirmed that he will not run for re-election in 2026. After 40 years in the Senate, the announcement caps off a prolific political career. 83-year-old McConnell confirmed his decision in a statement to The…

Senate Advances Trump Nomination of Kash Patel to Lead FBI

The U.S. Senate has advanced the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, Kash Patel. On Tuesday, the Senate voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Patel. The vote cleared a procedural hurdle to set up a final vote on the controversial Trump ally to lead…

Democrat Sen Tina Smith of Resigns for ‘Entirely Personal’ Reasons as GOP Grows Stronger in Minnesota

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) has announced her resignation after deciding not to run for reelection at the end of her term in 2026. Smith's resignation comes as Republicans have been making gains in her state of Minnesota. The Democrat senator made the announcement as some speculate that she called it…

Katie Britt Destroys Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Co-President Elon Musk’ Rant in Fiery Senate Clash

Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) delivered a brutal reality check to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) after the Democrat lawmaker referred to Elon Musk as the "co-president" in the Senate. Warren had launched into an unhinged rant, taking aim at President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency chief Musk. The…

BREAKING: RFK Jr Confirmed as HHS Secretary in Senate Vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed by the Senate as the secretary of President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy was confirmed Thursday in a party-line vote. The victory caps off a weekslong political battle that threatened to divide Republicans. Kennedy cleared the GOP-controlled chamber mostly along party…

Pam Bondi Wins Senate Confirmation to Lead Trump’s Justice Department

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, has won confirmation from the Senate to lead the Department of Justice. The Senate voted late Tuesday to confirm Bondi as attorney general. Senators voted 54-46 to install the longtime prosecutor and former Florida attorney general to head Trump's DOJ.…