Democrats – finally – embrace Abdul El-Sayed amid extreme attacks from Trump and allies Endorsement not always full-throated but party backing marks major turn after bitter split over nomination The Guardian - US · 10h ago
‘You make me want to throw up’: Republicans attack ex-special counsel Jack Smith at Senate hearing GOP senators lash out on Smith, who led criminal cases against Trump, with invective and inaccurate information The Guardian - US · Sep 29
College sports gets its Congress moment: Inside the Senate-passed Protect College Sports Act The Protect College Sports Act was passed by the US Senate, setting federal rules for college athletics. This legislation governs how athletes can earn money, transfer schools, and receive revenue. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration and potential amendments. Supporters argue that federal law is… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Senate laterals college sports bill to House, but forward progress uncertain The Senate on Monday approved sweeping bipartisan legislation to create the first federal framework governing college athletics amid an era of transfer chaos, skyrocketing costs and the growth of name, image and likeness. The final tally was 77-22, a rare bipartisan outcome on a major piece of legislation during a… Roll Call · Sep 28
Americans are panicked over AI and affordability. Don’t worry, the Senate is tackling college football ANALYSIS: Even some of the bill’s proponents admit the Senate shouldn’t be focused on college sports with everything that’s going on, Eric Garcia writes from Capitol Hill The Independent UK · Sep 24
Not a ‘toaster’: GOP senator urges Judiciary panel to probe Don Jr. wedding party At least one Senate Republican is calling for an investigation of wedding after-party celebrations for President Donald Trump’s eldest son, which were financed by a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin. The topic created waves on Capitol Hill on Tuesday thanks to a letter sent by Sen. John Curtis,… Roll Call · Sep 22
Kash Patel says FBI won’t automatically reject some applicants over prostitution, bestiality. Here’s the catch FBI Director Kash Patel defended a controversial policy shift that allows victims of prostitution and bestiality to apply for positions, facing backlash from Democrats at a Senate hearing. Tensions flared as Patel addressed concerns over agent dismissals and election day strategies. He reaffirmed that the reforms were designed to prevent… The Economic Times · Sep 16
College NIL bill moves forward on Senate floor A potentially landmark Senate college sports bill easily cleared a procedural hurdle on Tuesday, moving the bipartisan legislation one step closer to advancing out of the chamber. The Senate voted 74-24 on the procedural step, which opens a path to an eventual vote on passage. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., one… Roll Call · Sep 15
Senators Propose the Broadest Food Label Overhaul Since the Framework Was Set in 1990 A Senate bill would create one standard front-of-package nutrition label and define ultraprocessed foods. It has only been introduced. Medical Daily · Aug 11
Senate Committee Rejects Amendment That Would Have Expanded Pesticide Liability Nationwide Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans voted down an amendment restoring failure-to-warn lawsuits against pesticide manufacturers. Medical Daily · Aug 10
After several weeks of contention, Senate confirms Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General, but only by one vote “There is no telling what the future holds.” We Got This Covered · Aug 8
Democratic senator blasts GOP senators over advancing Todd Blanche’s AG nomination IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 4
‘He is about Trump and not the truth’: Senator lays bare what Americans can expect from Todd Blanche as attorney general Cory Booker savages former holdout Republicans for giving up their resistance to having president’s personal attorney as nation’s top law enforcement official The Independent UK · Aug 4
Senate advances Todd Blanche to be Trump’s attorney general despite ‘weaponization,’ Epstein and abortion concerns Todd Blanche passes on party-line vote after winning over Republican skeptics John Cornyn and. Thom Tillis in last-minute deal The Independent UK · Aug 4
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Another ICE detainee dies as calls grow to shut down New Jersey detention center Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, had been held at Delaney Hall in Newark after being arrested June 18, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Roll Call · Jul 22 Revised GOP crypto package doesn’t assuage Democrats’ concerns Senate Republicans released a revised cryptocurrency regulatory framework bill on Wednesday with an added section intended to address public officials’ potential crypto conflicts of interest. But more work remains to be done before the measure can get to the floor. Democratic negotiators, incensed at President Donald Trump’s wealth being turbocharged…
The Conversation · Jul 10 Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics? The 2026 midterms are here, and negative campaign messaging is flooding screens across the U.S. In Texas’ Senate race, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton’s comments about Democratic Texas Rep. James Talarico have gone viral.
Roll Call · Jul 6 In Congress, a bipartisan annoyance with the Supreme Court The most recent Supreme Court term has left Congress grappling with how to respond to a court that experts say has grabbed considerably more power for itself. Conservatives were rankled by a Supreme Court decision quashing President Donald Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship, for example. Democrats, meanwhile, were outraged…
Roll Call · Jul 2 Capitol Lens | Back and Fourth With this year’s Fourth of July celebrations also being a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, we present photos from Roll Call’s archives of Independence Day observances from Washington and beyond.
Reason · Jun 30 Democrats' First 'Project 2029' Proposal: More Government Control Over Social Media Semafor reported on Project 2029’s "Kids Over Clicks" proposal, which outlines Democrats' plans to regulate social media and AI companies.
Texas Observer · Jun 30 Unity and Discontent at the Texas Dems’ Corpus Convening The party’s convention showcased populism as the core of Texas Democrats’ messaging. Will it hold true in November?
Roll Call · Jun 24 RFK Jr.’s moves on animal testing spur Capitol Hill action In his first two years on the job, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has become a polarizing figure on Capitol Hill, largely because of his vaccine skepticism and distrust of the status quo. But one of his quieter pushes — ending animal testing in medical research —…
Roll Call · Jun 23 Senate joins House in calling for stop to US war on Iran The Senate voted on Tuesday to adopt a House-approved war powers resolution calling for a halt to any additional military action against Iran that Congress has not authorized. The Senate voted 50-48 to adopt a concurrent resolution by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., that the House had adopted by a 215-208…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Iran-US war latest: US waives Iran oil sanctions as Tehran disputes Vance’s nuclear inspection claims Iran will now be able to export oil in US dollars for the first time in decades
The Guardian - US · Jun 21 Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks Objections come as Trump threatens to renew attacks on Iran if it doesn’t rein in its proxy in Lebanon