The package includes funding for Israel’s fight against Hamas militants and Taiwan. Democrats decoupled the aid from the border issue. Many attribute much of the dysfunction to Trump’s return to the White House. The sweeping US foreign aid package, which includes $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote on Sunday, although right-wing Republicans’ … Read more
Mass shooting occurred during Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park. Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Kamala Harris sent their condolences. The violence took place during a night of celebration for the Chinese New Year. As the full scope of the violence became apparent on Sunday, the political leadership of the state of California sent … Read more
Nevada and Arizona could determine which party controls the US Senate. Georgia, a third Democratic-held state, will likely go to a runoff in December. It’s too early to predict the outcome of those two western states, which are often contests in presidential years. Nevada and Arizona, two states where GOP victories could elevate some of … Read more
Election officials in Philadelphia voted Tuesday to reinstate a procedure designed to capture double votes. The method compares mail-in ballots with poll books on election day. Following a lawsuit by the Republican party, the Philadelphia city commissioner voted 2-1 in favor of the resolution. Election officials in Philadelphia voted Tuesday morning to reinstate a procedure … Read more
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on the influence of social media on homeland security. A Facebook or Meta executive will be testifying before Congress for the 31st time in the previous five years. The United States Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday … Read more
The U.S. Senate voted to advance a scaled-back version of legislation that would give the semiconductor industry billions of dollars By a vote of 64 to 34, the Senate approved a procedural motion that cleared the way for possible votes to pass the bill in the Senate and House of Representatives by the end of … Read more
The US Senate has passed the most important arms control bill in 30 years. Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats in Parliament, and the House passed the bill with 65 to 33 votes. This comes after last month’s shootings at a store in Buffalo, New York and an elementary school in Yuvalde, Texas. In order for President Biden to sign the bill, it must now pass the House of Representatives. In a statement released after the … Read more
The bill would strengthen background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21, provide funding for the administration of “red flag” regulations, and crack down on straw buyers. It was passed after a series of mass shootings across the United States and in response to public dissatisfaction with legislative inaction. The US Senate enacted … Read more
Even as the Supreme Court significantly enlarged gun rights by deciding that Americans have a constitutional right to carry handguns in public the Senate bill, which was approved by a vote of 65-33, is the first important piece of gun control legislation to pass in three decades. The modest plan, whose proponents claim will save … Read more
The US Senate has taken a step towards passing a significant new gun controls in a generation. The measures include tougher background checks for buyers younger than 21. President Biden has called the proposals “steps in the right direction,” but insufficient. The bipartisan bill might be signed into law next week after senators voted to … Read more
Lawmakers are aware that they risk wasting momentum. Activists fear a setback as Supreme Court set to issue first major Second Amendment. The cross-party has focused on incentives for states to grant courts “red flag” authority. A bipartisan group of US senators was expected to resume talks on a limited package of gun control measures … Read more
Ukraine has received $530 million in US and British funds from a World Bank fund established up to help the Kyiv administration in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion, according to the finance ministry. According to a late Thursday announcement from the finance ministry, the US gave roughly $500 million and the UK donated 24 million … Read more
US Senate Pennsylvania candidate John Fetterman stable after suffering stroke Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Senate competitor John Fetterman experienced a stroke on Friday, as per an assertion given by his mission on Sunday. Fetterman said that he’s headed to a full recuperation, and added that his PCPs let him know that he experienced no … Read more
Mitch McConnell with other senators make a surprise visit to Ukraine Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and three other Republican legislators made an unexpected excursion to Kyiv Saturday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — as a bipartisan bill to send $40 billion in extra guide remained slowed down in Congress. The visit, the … Read more
WASHINGTON: J.D. Vance, a Republican contender for the US Senate who gained former President Donald Trump’s backing, is expected to win his party’s closely contested primary in Ohio on Tuesday, according to US media. The 37-year-old, like many Republicans, was initially hostile to Trump during his ascent to power, even labelling him “America’s Hitler,” but … Read more
Alvaro Bedoya to become Federal Trade Commissioner; US senate Alvaro Bedoya will be affirmed to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday, giving the organization enough votes to research oil organizations Democrats say are “gouging” customers with high fuel costs. VP Kamala Harris will be available to … Read more
Eric Greitens confident to win US senate race even after ex-wife accuses him of sexual abuse Eric Greitens resigned as Missouri’s lead representative in 2018 in the midst of an embarrassment including allegations of blackmail, bondage, and rape. As he endeavors a political rebound this year with a U.S. Senate bid, his ex has said … Read more
US senator Dianne Feinstein declines rumors of resigning due to poor health and memory Congressperson Dianne Feinstein insubordinately demanded she isn’t leaving, in a meeting with publication load up individuals from The San Francisco Chronicle after the paper distributed an itemized report referring to different US legislators, an individual from Congress, and previous staff members … Read more
Senate of New Jersey, a northeastern state in the United States (US), has unanimously passed a resolution condemning the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as genocide. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Stephen M Sweeney which will now be referred to the US president and vice-president. The resolution read that the Sikh genocide began on … Read more
WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday approved a long-awaited bipartisan infrastructure bill after months of strenuous negotiations, though analysts are concerned that this legislation falls short of its promise to be fully paid for. In a rare stroke of bipartisanship, more than a dozen Republicans joined Democrats to back the legislation. The final vote was … Read more
US President Joe Biden has nominated American-Pakistani Lina Khan to head the Federal Trade Commission. According to American media, American Pakistani Lina Khan has been criticizing big technology companies including Amazon. The US Senate has approved the appointment of Lina Khan as FTC commissioner. Lina Khan was approved as the FTC commissioner with 639 votes. … Read more
Congress will establish an “outside independent” commission to investigate the attack on the US Capitol by the supporters of Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. She said in a letter to lawmakers that the commission would be modeled on the inquiry into the 11 September 2001 attacks on New York and the Pentagon. “We … Read more
The requirement of a two-thirds majority at the US Senate has not been fulfilled. The majority was needed to convict former President Donald Trump on a charge of incitement to insurrection over the Capitol riot. Republican Donald Trump has been indicted from all the charges in the Senate impeachment trial. According to the international news … Read more
The US Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a victory for President Trump. As per the details, Mr. Trump’s fellow Republicans voted 52-48 in favor of the judge. Judge Barrett has taken the oath of office at the White House alongside President Trump. President Trump presided over Justice Barrett’s … Read more
The US is going to impose visa restrictions on Chinese Communists party officials as they are believed to be accountable for undermining freedoms in Hong Kong. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that “current and former” party officials have been targeted with the sanctions. He said that the decision of visa restrictions has been … Read more
The US Senate has passed a coronavirus disaster aid bill worth $2 trillion. This is the largest economic stimulus in the history of the United States. The international news agency says that the vote was delayed by a last-minute row between Republican and Democratic senators over unemployed benefits. Direct payments of $1,200 will be made … Read more
US senators has limited President Donald Trump’s capability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval. A bill has been passed by Trump’s fellow republicans in which this decision was taken. The resolution was passed by a vote of 55-45 after Trump warned that America will be less safe from Iran. Note that the House … Read more
The Republican majority US Senate acquitted United States President Trump of charges stemming from his efforts to press Ukraine to announce probe that would benefit him politically. US Senate decision closed a four-month battle for and against impeachment of the president almost entirely along party lines. During the trial, Democrats argued that the Republican president … Read more
