Senate Passes $886 Billion Defense Bill
Senate Passes $886 Billion Defense Bill Micaela Burrow on December 13, 2023 The Senate approved an $886 billion defense bill for fiscal year 2024 by …
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US Senate confirms new national cyber director
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Harry Coker Jr. as the second-ever national cyber director, who advises the president on cybersecurity policy …
Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Opening Statement Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Good morning, Chair Durbin, Ranking Member Graham, and distinguished members of the committee. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. In 2006, Congress established the …
Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri Delivers Opening Statement Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Thank you, Chair Durbin and Ranking Member Graham, and Members of the Judiciary Committee. It is an honor to be here before you today to …
New Jersey Senate Moves to Abolish Politically Appointed Faux-Police Constables
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate, led by Senator Gordon Johnson, has passed a bill to abolish the role of constables statewide. This decision …
Activists calling for Gaza ceasefire protest in US Senate office building
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Several dozen activists calling for the United States to push for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas briefly …
New Jersey Senate Approves Wipe Labeling Legislation
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Senate has passed a bill requiring clear labeling on non-flushable wipes to prevent sewer system clogs. The legislation, introduced …
The Senate Is Considering An AI Bill That Could Radically Alter The Future Of The Internet
The Senate Is Considering An AI Bill That Could Radically Alter The Future Of The Internet Jason Cohen on December 10, 2023 The Senate could …
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Senate Campaign In Full Swing: Here’s What We Know So Far
TRENTON, N.J. — Tammy Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey, announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate to represent New Jersey. Murphy, aged 58, is …
United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref Testifies Before United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs about Fentanyl in Native Communities
Washington, D.C. – On December 6, Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, testified before the United States Senate Committee …
Russian senate to fire starting gun for March 17 presidential election
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian lawmakers will vote on Thursday on a proposal to hold a presidential election on March 17, when Vladimir Putin is expected to …
US Vice President Harris breaks record for tie-breaking Senate votes
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Kamala Harris on Tuesday set the record for breaking the most ties in the Senate by a U.S. vice president …
US House, Senate aim for bipartisan talks on 2024 spending -lawmakers
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are expected to begin bipartisan talks soon on fiscal …
Brazil Senate votes to limit decisions by Supreme Court justices
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate took the lead on Wednesday to curb what lawmakers see as judicial overreach by the country’s Supreme …
Top New Jersey Dem Leadership Lining Up Behind Tammy Murphy for Senate
TRENTON, NJ – There’s bad news for U.S. Congressman Andy Kim. Kim, who was first to announce his bid to challenge indicted New Jersey U.S. …
Phil Murphy on Wife Running For U.S. Senate: I’m Not Making Any Deals
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is under fire from all sides after his wife Tammy announced she was running for U.S. Senate …
Senate Passes Armenian Protection Act of 2023, Menendez Shows Strong Support
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – In a significant move, the U.S. Senate has passed the Armenian Protection Act of 2023, receiving commendation from Senator Bob Menendez …
U.S. Senate to vote on stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday night -Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will vote Wednesday night on a stopgap measure to avert a partial government shutdown, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said. …
Tammy Murphy Hoping for Annoinment to U.S. Senate
TRENTON, NJ – The Murphys are officially New Jersey’s ‘Royal Family’ as Tammy Murphy, the wife of two-term Governor Phil Murphy, is positioning to take …
‘Holding Israel Hostage’: Senate Democrats Block GOP Attempt To Unanimously Pass Bill To Aid Israel
‘Holding Israel Hostage’: Senate Democrats Block GOP Attempt To Unanimously Pass Bill To Aid Israel Arjun Singh on November 14, 2023 Senate Democrats on Tuesday …
US Senate Democrats tee up bill to avert government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday took a procedural step to allow the Democratic-majority chamber to pass a stopgap government …
Berkeley Mayor Amato Wins State Senate Race
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato is moving on. On Tuesday night, Amato won his election campaign for state office along with …
‘There Was No Aid For Gaza’: Swing-State Dem Senate Candidate Explains Vote Against Israel Aid
‘There Was No Aid For Gaza’: Swing-State Dem Senate Candidate Explains Vote Against Israel Aid Harold Hutchison on November 3, 2023 Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin …
Swing-State Dem’s Senate Campaign Drops Thousands On Swanky Resort, Private Security
Swing-State Dem’s Senate Campaign Drops Thousands On Swanky Resort, Private Security Mary Lou Masters on November 2, 2023 Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego’s 2024 Senate …
Statement by Senate Minority Leader Bucco on Orsted Withdrawing From Offshore Wind Project
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to Orsted announcing that they are withdrawing from New Jersey’s offshore wind project.
Senate Passes Joni Ernst Amendment Cracking Down On Federal Employees Abusing Telework
Senate Passes Joni Ernst Amendment Cracking Down On Federal Employees Abusing Telework Harold Hutchison on October 31, 2023 The U.S. Senate passed an amendment by …
Josh Hawley Challenger Drops Senate Bid, Will Run To Unseat Fellow Dem Cori Bush In House Race
Josh Hawley Challenger Drops Senate Bid, Will Run To Unseat Fellow Dem Cori Bush In House Race Arjun Singh on October 30, 2023 A Democratic …
New Jersey Prepares for Six More Years of Murphy as Tammy Prepares U.S. Senate Challenge
TRENTON, NJ – Phil Murphy, New Jersey’s governor since 2017 has until 2025 until he’s done for good, but news today suggests the Murphy brand …
‘Exposing The Corruption’: Senate Republicans Target Biden DHS ‘Censorship’ Agency
‘Exposing The Corruption’: Senate Republicans Target Biden DHS ‘Censorship’ Agency Jason Cohen on October 29, 2023 Republicans are attempting to curtail the powers of the …
Trump Announces Endorsement In Pivotal West Virginia Senate Race
Trump Announces Endorsement In Pivotal West Virginia Senate Race Harold Hutchison on October 18, 2023 Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Gov. Jim Justice of …
Schumer says US Senate will move quickly on Israel
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday the Senate will seek within days to pass a …
Senate leader Schumer says chamber will rush through military aid to Israel
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that the chamber would push through a military aid package to help Israel in its …
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Rosendale Announces $1.7 Million In Campaign Cash As He Weighs Senate Bid
EXCLUSIVE: Matt Rosendale Announces $1.7 Million In Campaign Cash As He Weighs Senate Bid Mary Lou Masters on October 11, 2023 Montana Republican Rep. Matt …
New Jersey Governor Murphy Rules Out Wife Tammy for Senate Seat
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has stated that he will not appoint his wife, Tammy Murphy, to a potentially vacant Senate seat, …
Senate Republicans Thank George Helmy For His Service and Bid Him a Fond Farewell
New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following statements thanking George Helmy for his service and wished him well after he announced that he would be departing his role as Chief of Staff for Governor Phil Murphy.
First Lady Tammy Murphy Lining Up for Senate Run Against Bob Menendez
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is being lined up to run for Senate …
Senate Passes Temporary Funding Bill To Prevent Government Shutdown
Senate Passes Temporary Funding Bill To Prevent Government Shutdown Kate Anderson on September 30, 2023 The Senate passed a short-term funding package on Saturday that …
Senior Senate Democrat threatens to block military aid to Egypt on human rights grounds
By Matt Spetalnick and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee vowed on Saturday to block military aid and …
Argentina’s senate passes bill to reduce taxes on high-income earners
(Reuters) – Argentina’s senate on Thursday passed a government-backed bill to cut taxes on high-income earners, a move that would erase about one trillion pesos …
US Senate secures votes to advance temporary government funding bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate secured enough votes on Thursday to open debate on a temporary government funding bill that aims to avert a …
Election denier Kari Lake to seek US Senate seat in Arizona -WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Kari Lake, a former Arizona gubernatorial candidate who has echoed former President Donald Trump’s false claims about fraud at the 2020 …
Utah Republican Heavyweight Launches Senate Bid For Mitt Romney’s Seat In 2024
Utah Republican Heavyweight Launches Senate Bid For Mitt Romney’s Seat In 2024 Mary Lou Masters on September 27, 2023 Utah’s Republican state House Speaker Brad …
Conservative Group Calls On Senate To Reject Promotions For Pentagon DEI Military Nominees
Conservative Group Calls On Senate To Reject Promotions For Pentagon DEI Military Nominees Jake Smith on September 27, 2023 Republican Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has …
John Fetterman Must Wear Pants, Senate Decries in Unanimous Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an uncommon display of bipartisan agreement, the U.S. Senate passed the “SHow Our Respect To the Senate” (SHORTS) Act on Wednesday, …
US Senate committee votes to advance marijuana banking bill
(Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday voted to advance a marijuana banking bill, raising hopes for the cash-dependent cannabis sector to get access …
US Senate looks at cannabis banking reform, but industry says it’s not enough
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday will vote on whether to advance a bill that would allow the legal …
‘I Will NOT Support This’: House Republicans Come Out Against Bipartisan Senate Funding Deal
‘I Will NOT Support This’: House Republicans Come Out Against Bipartisan Senate Funding Deal Mary Lou Masters on September 26, 2023 Numerous House Republicans came …
Senate Reaches Bipartisan Funding Agreement Seeking To Avoid Government Shutdown
Senate Reaches Bipartisan Funding Agreement Seeking To Avoid Government Shutdown Arjun Singh on September 26, 2023 Senators reached a bipartisan agreement on a continuing resolution …
Christie Says Won’t Run For Senate Because He Can’t Win; Continues Floundering Presidential Run
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie won’t be jumping on the U.S. Senate bandwagon in light of multiple corruption-related charges lodged against …
US Senate poised to advance temporary government funding bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday secured the votes needed to limit debate on advancing a temporary government funding bill that aims to …