Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense Two GOP defense chairs would like to see Congress enact a second reconciliation package that includes $450 billion for national security. Roll Call · Feb 5
Senate hearing restarts debate over Section 702 privacy Privacy-minded Senate Judiciary members rehashed their support for adding a warrant requirement to a powerful surveillance authority. Roll Call · Jan 28
US lawmakers seek to block Trump’s threatened tariffs on European allies Democrats lead legislative charge to block imposition of tariffs as some Republicans break from Trump The Guardian - US · Jan 20
Trump Forces Trade War on Eight NATO Allies with Greenland Tariffs Starting February Trump announces 10pc tariffs on Denmark, UK, France and five other European nations beginning 1 February, escalating to 25pc in June until Greenland purchase secured. International Business Times · Jan 19
Trump Forces Trade War on Eight NATO Allies with Greenland Tariffs Starting February Trump announces 10pc tariffs on Denmark, UK, France and five other European nations beginning 1 February, escalating to 25pc in June until Greenland purchase secured. International Business Times UK · Jan 17
Trump to hit eight European countries with 10% tariff over Greenland dispute Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland are to face a 10% tariff on all goods from 1 February. Euronews · Jan 17
Thousands take part in 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark Large crowds of demonstrators marched through Copenhagen and other Danish cities on Saturday in support of Greenland's sovereignty amid tensions with the US. Euronews · Jan 17
Hundreds march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over Protestors in Greenland’s capital have braved near-freezing temperatures, rain and icy streets to march in a rally in support of their own self-governance as America looks to take the island The Independent UK · Jan 17
Trump says he may punish countries opposed to US control of Greenland with tariffs US President Donald Trump says he may implement tariffs on countries opposing Washington’s controlling of Greenland as he remains stern in his stance to take over the Arctic island by “any means necessary”. Euronews · Jan 17
Arizona Senator Shares Harshest Criticism Yet of Trump's Greenland Aspirations: 'Being an Idiot' Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed President Donald Trump over his push to take over Greenland, saying it has "nothing to do with actual security concerns." International Business Times · Jan 16
Ruben Gallego Slams Trump Over Push To Take Greenland: 'Being An Idiot' Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed President Donald Trump over his push to take over Greenland, saying it has "nothing to do with actual security concerns." Latin Times · Jan 16
Trump Threatens Greenland 'The Hard Way' as Bipartisan US Group Rushes to Denmark Bipartisan US Congress delegation visits Denmark as Trump threatens Greenland annexation 'the hard way.' NATO allies rally as military pressure mounts. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
Trump threatens tariffs against those who oppose him taking Greenland President raises pressure on European allies as US envoy says deal to take island ‘should and will be made’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday. Euronews · Jan 13
Roll Call · Dec 29, 2025 Defense panels still not clear on Golden Dome's attributes - Roll Call Seven months after Trump announced a Golden Dome missile shield, lawmakers say they have yet to learn meaningful information about the plans.
Roll Call · Dec 16, 2025 After briefings, lawmakers say boat strike endgame remains hazy - Roll Call Closed-door briefings Tuesday on the military campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats provided lawmakers with little clarity.
Latin Times · Dec 11, 2025 U.S. Lawmakers Condemn Trump's Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker: 'Sleepwalking Us Into a War' Senior Democratic lawmakers — and at least one Republican — criticized President Donald Trump on after U.S. forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country's coast
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Democratic Senator fears Trump is ‘sleepwalking us into a war with Venezuela’ to take its oil President Donald Trump has said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s “days are numbered”
Tom’s Hardware · Dec 5, 2025 Senators lobby for SAFE Chips Act, which would curb leading-edge AI chip exports to China — proposed bill would restrict AMD and Nvidia to H20/MI308-class accelerator sales until 2028 The SAFE Chips Act proposed by a bipartisan group aims to lock current export rules into law, preventing AMD and Nvidia from selling any AI accelerators based on the latest architectures to China for the next 30 months and forcing companies to compete with H20 and MI308 against China's latest…
Benzinga · Nov 15, 2025 Sen. Whitehouse Slams Trump as US Sits Out Climate Summit Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) arrived at this year's U.N. climate summit in Belém with a blunt message for global negotiators.
Roll Call · Nov 6, 2025 Senate measure would support limits on AI chip sales to China - Roll Call Senators on both sides of the aisle on Thursday signed onto a call to keep advanced artificial intelligence chips from being sold to China.
Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025 Hillary Clinton Says Trump Taking A 'Break' From Gold-And-Marble Interior Renovations To Defy Court Order On SNAP: 'Nero Would Be Proud' Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized President Donald Trump after he vowed to withhold food assistance benefits during the ongoing government shutdown, calling his remarks reminiscent of a ruler indifferent to public suffering.
Roll Call · Oct 30, 2025 Lots of talk but no deal as shutdown heads for the record books - Roll Call The partial government shutdown is on track to become the longest ever as the Senate headed home Thursday with no funding deal in sight.
Roll Call · Oct 30, 2025 Senate Democrats riled over exclusion from Venezuela briefing - Roll Call The Trump administration organized a Republican-only classified briefing on military strikes in the Caribbean, angering Democrats.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025 These five Senate Democrats could be the key for Republicans to break Schumer ... and the shutdown standoff NEWS ANALYSIS: From paying troops to protecting federal jobs in their home state, these Democrats have plenty of reasons to cross the aisle on a continuing resolutiuon, Eric Garcia reports