US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown
Senate takes the first step towards ending the 40-day shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock.
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US Senate clears key procedural vote for Ukraine aid package
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
Californian officials mourns for disaster at Monterey Park
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, home to election sceptics, controls US Senate
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
Philadelphia adds a mechanism to catch multiple votes
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
Social media companies will testify at a hearing in US Senate
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
U.S Senate votes to advance the chip bill to compete with China
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
First gun control bill passed by the US Senate in decades
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
US Senate passes gun safety bill
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
US Senate passes a gun safety law as the Supreme Court overturns handgun restrictions,
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
US gun control legislation passes its first test in the US Senate
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
US Senate targets modest deal on gun control
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
US ,UK have given Ukraine $530 million
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
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
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
Trump-backed candidate has been nominated for US Senate seat
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 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 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