Two key Senate Democrats plan to vote for all of Biden’s Fed nominees
By David Morgan -Senate Democrats and Banking Committee members Jon Tester and Mark Warner on Monday said they will both vote to confirm President Joe …
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Arizona Senate Candidate Jim Lamon Slammed For Ad That Shows Him Shooting At Biden, Pelosi
A Republican candidate challenging Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly released a wild west-themed campaign ad that shows him shooting at President Joe Biden, House Speaker …
U.S. Senate banking committee to vote on Fed nominees on Feb. 15
– The U.S. Senate banking committee will hold a vote on advancing the nominations of a slate of nominees to the Federal Reserve on Tuesday …
Bill Ending Forced Arbitration In Sexual Assault, Harassment Cases Sails Through The Senate
The Senate unanimously passed a landmark bill on Thursday that forbids companies from forcing sexual assault or harassment claims into arbitration. The bill, which passed …
‘Threatens Free Expression’: Senate Panel Passes Online Child Sex Bill Critics Say Will ‘Jeopardize Security’
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday which is intended to curb the spread of child sexual material online, but has drawn the ire …
Maryland Governor Hogan says U.S. Senate run not in his near future
ANNAPOLIS, MD—At a State House press conference today, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he will not be a candidate for the United States Senate in …
U.S. Senate Democrats press JPMorgan for details on debt collection practices
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON -Senior Democrats in the U.S. Senate are pressing JPMorgan Chase & Co for details on how they take overdue credit card …
With Trump silent, Pennsylvania Republicans decide against endorsing in Senate race
By Jarrett Renshaw LANCASTER, PA. – Republicans in Pennsylvania chose on Saturday not to endorse a primary candidate in one of the most closely-watched U.S. …
Fed Chair Powell to become ‘pro tempore’ as he awaits Senate action
– Jerome Powell will become interim Federal Reserve chair on Saturday, ensuring continuity in leadership at the U.S. central bank while his renomination by U.S. …
Senate Banking Committee Prepares For Showdown Over Fed Nominees
Chris Brunet on February 2, 2022 Three of President Joe Biden’s picks to regulate the banking industry will be grilled in front of the Senate …
Raskin tells Senate it is not Fed’s job to prescribe bank lending
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON – Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve’s regulatory work, plans to tell lawmakers she does …
No defamation in assault case involving former Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore
– An Alabama jury on Wednesday found that a woman did not defame former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore when saying he sexually abused her …
‘Hyper-Partisan’ Fed Nominee Blocks Senate Banking GOP On Twitter
Chris Brunet on February 2, 2022 President Joe Biden’s latest nominee to regulate the banking industry blocked the Senate Banking GOP Twitter account in advance …
U.S. Senate panel delays votes on FTC, FCC nominees
By David Shepardson and Diane Bartz WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said Tuesday it will not move forward with votes on nominees for …
Biden’s remake of the Fed faces key Senate vote on Feb. 15
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s bid to put his mark on the U.S. Federal Reserve faces a key test in two weeks time when the …
New Jersey Senate President Scaturi condemns rise in anti-semitic attacks against the Jewish community
Trenton – In light of recent attacks against the Jewish community locally and across the nation, Senator Troy Singleton and Senate President Nicholas Scutari introduced SCR-153, …
Biden’s Approval Plummets In The State That Gave Him A Senate Majority
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has plummeted in Georgia, a new poll showed, the state that he narrowly flipped in 2020 and that gave Democrats …
Cory Booker, Dems push for permanent child tax credit as ‘A Signature Domestic Policy Achievement’
Five Senate Democrats are urging the White House to prioritize making the expanded child tax credit permanent as part of any potential spending package. The …
Ted Cruz, Senate Republicans introduce bill to stop D.C. vaccine mandate for children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the introduction of a joint resolution to stop the Washington, D.C. vaccine mandate for K-12 students …
Senate Caps History-Making Day By Rejecting Filibuster Change
The Senate late Thursday rejected a Democratic effort to alter the filibuster in order to pass their long-sought voting bills over unanimous Republican opposition, capping …
Manchin Reaffirms Support For The Filibuster As Senate Sets To Vote On Abolishing It
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin again vowed that he would not vote to alter the filibuster as the Senate prepares to vote on changing …
New Senate President Scutari congratulates Murphy on start of second term in office
TRENTON – Senate President Nicholas Scutari issued the following statement today congratulating Governor Phil Murphy on the start of his second term of office: “I want …
Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
Senate Democrats garnered enough votes Thursday to block a bipartisan bill reimposing sanctions on the Russian pipeline Nord Stream 2 from being sent to the …
Lindsey Graham: McConnell Must Have A ‘Working Relationship’ With Trump To Lead Senate GOP
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham late Wednesday refused to explicitly say that he would support Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to lead the Senate GOP …
New Jersey Senate votes to ban public pelvic exams that affect minorities, poor women
Trenton – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senators Fred Madden and Shirley Turner that would prohibit invasive examinations of an unconscious patient by a …
Voters Split On Whether The Senate Should Abolish The Filibuster, Poll Shows
Voters are split on how much support a bill should have to pass the United States Senate, a new Politico/Morning Consult poll shows. Forty-two percent …
New Jersey Senate Rejects Phil Murphy’s Request to Extend COVID-19 Pandemic Powers
TRENTON, NJ – The Democrat led New Jersey Senate today decided to not extend Governor Phil Murphy’s emergency pandemic powers, dealing the newly re-elected governor …
Republican Senate Candidate Boasts Staggering $1.3 Million Fundraising Haul, Boosted By NFT Sales
Republican Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters raised $1.38 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 for his upcoming senate primary, helped by sales of non-fungible …
Oprah: Dr. Oz Running For Senate Is An Example Of ‘One Of The Great Things About Our Democracy’
Oprah Winfrey said Dr. Mehmet Oz’s decision to run for office is an example of the greatness of American democracy, according to a statement. “One …
Republican Senate Candidate Is Selling NFTs To Finance Campaign
Republican Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters is selling a line of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to finance his campaign, Axios reported. NFTs are unique packets of …
Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Immigration Reform From Democrats’ Spending Bill For Third Time
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough rejected another Democratic effort to include immigration reform in President Joe Biden’s spending bill. MacDonough’s ruling, which came late Thursday, is …
Democrat Jeff Jackson Drops Out Of North Carolina Senate Race, Clearing Path To Nomination For Beasley
Democratic state Rep. Jeff Jackson said that he would end his bid for Senate in North Carolina and endorse former state Supreme Court Justice Cheri …
Senate Democrats Reportedly Set To Push Biden’s Spending Bill To 2022 And Instead Try To Pass A Voting Bill
Senate Democrats’ hope to pass President Joe Biden’s tax and spending bill before 2022 may be slipping away, leading Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to consider …
Compromised NDAA Sails Through The Senate With Bipartisan Support
The National Defense Authorization Act sailed through the Senate Wednesday on a bipartisan 89-10 vote, clearing its path to President Joe Biden’s desk. The annual …
Senate Democrats Vote To Lift Debt Ceiling By $2.5 Trillion
Senate Democrats Tuesday afternoon cleared a measure to lift the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, staving off a default through the 2022 midterms after months …
Senate Clears Way For Democrats To Lift The Debt Ceiling After Agreement Between Schumer, McConnell
A bill that would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling without overcoming a Senate filibuster passed the chamber Thursday afternoon with bipartisan support. The …
Senate Passes Measure Nullifying Biden’s Vaccine Mandate On Large Companies
The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution that would block President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for large private companies from taking place after two Democrats …
Judicial Watch, Daily Caller News Foundation Score Victory In Lawsuit Over Biden’s Senate Records
The Delaware Supreme Court ruled Monday that the University of Delaware must disclose additional information regarding its deal with President Joe Biden to house his …
Trump Reportedly Makes Deal To Clear North Carolina GOP Senate Field So His Candidate Can Win
Former President Donald Trump reportedly struck a deal this past weekend to clear the crowded field in North Carolina’s Republican primary for Senate for Rep. …
Democrat bill to allow ‘dry needling’ in New Jersey passes Senate vote
TRENTON – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou that would allow certain physical therapists to perform “dry needling” as intervention treatment on …
Government Shutdown Averted After Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill
The Senate late Thursday cleared a stopgap bill to fund the government through mid-February, after an 11th-hour agreement led a pocket of conservative Republicans who …
Senate Republicans Block Annual Defense Bill Over Lack Of Debate, Amendment Votes
Senate Republicans blocked the passage of the annual defense bill after they and their Democratic colleagues failed to agree on rules governing amendment votes to …
From Climate Change To Tax Cuts, Major Parts Of Democrats’ $2T Spending Bill May Be On Senate Chopping Block
House Democrats passed President Joe Biden’s nearly $2 trillion spending package Nov. 19 after months of high-stakes negotiations, but it faces an even rockier path …
Bernie Sanders Endorses Peter Welch, Vermont’s Lone Representative, For Senate Minutes After He Launches Bid
Vermont Democratic Rep. Peter Welch announced that he would forgo reelection and instead launch a bid to succeed Sen. Patrick Leahy on Monday. Welch, Vermont’s …
House Sends Biden’s Mammoth Spending Package To Senate With Provisions That Democratic Senators Oppose
The House Friday morning passed its version of President Joe Biden’s spending package, sending the $1.7 trillion bill to the Senate where it is all …
Biden’s FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn Wants To ‘Silence Dissent,’ Top Senate Republicans Say
Senate Commerce Republicans are whipping opposition to the nomination of Gigi Sohn, one of President Joe Biden’s picks for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Biden …
Chris Sununu Rejects Senate Bid, Says He Will Run For Reelection
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu officially declined to run for Senate Tuesday morning, opting instead to run for reelection in 2022. Sununu’s decision is …
Senate Republicans Counter Left Wing Climate Proposals With Plan To Reduce Emissions 40% By 2050
Top Senate Republicans unveiled what they said was a comprehensive strategy to promote U.S. energy independence and innovation while maintaining the nation’s competitive edge. The …
Herschel Walker Miles Ahead In Georgia’s GOP Senate Primary, Poll Shows
Herschel Walker, the former NFL star-turned-Republican Senate candidate in Georgia’s primary, is the clear favorite to win the nomination in 2022, a new poll shows. …
‘The Rich Have Gotten Richer’: Democratic Senate Candidate Made As Much As $100K In Rental Income While Advocating For Eviction Moratorium Extension
Wisconsin Democratic Senate candidate Alex Lasry made up to $100,000 in rental income as an advocate for the continuation of the pandemic eviction moratorium, according …