Mike Johnson leads Republicans in skeptical response to Trump’s $5,000 election ‘bribe’ Trump’s ‘bribe’ needs the support of both Republicans and probably Democrats too. It currently has neither one The Independent UK · Sep 13
Trump’s $5,000 ‘bribe’ to Americans is no match for Republicans’ plummeting polling ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s last-ditch midterms pitch to voters comes as Republican candidates are falling behind in polling red-purple states, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Sep 12
Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas After opposing Paxton in his primary and sitting out all summer, Senate GOP leadership is dropping tens of millions to help the attorney general play catch-up on the airwaves. The Texas Tribune · Sep 11
Key Republicans were blindsided by Trump’s $5,000 dividends and say they won’t happen because of inflation Republicans have reportedly expressed doubts that plan will move forward The Independent UK · Sep 10
US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warnings The reaction was broader than after previous statements from OpenAI and Anthropic staffers about safety concerns, drawing input from lawmakers who do not often forcefully engage in debates over how to govern AI. The Economic Times · Sep 10
MAGA Tim Scott Branded 'Incoherent' After Trump Tribute Turns Republican Convention Into a WWE-Style Spectacle Senator Tim Scott's intense praise for Trump at the GOP convention in Dallas drew online comparisons to an SNL sketch, highlighting the theatrical loyalty displays among Republican speakers. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
Everything you need to know about the chaotic multi-billion-dollar battle for Senate majority Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach The Independent UK · Sep 8
John Thune notably absent from speaker lineup for Republican convention IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 7
Key Republican is missing from GOP’s Dallas convention raising questions about tensions with Trump Thune will attend fundraiser for embattled GOP candidate he tried to block from winning Texas primary instead of speaking onstage The Independent UK · Sep 7
MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy This is the first buy that Trump’s well-heeled political operation has made for a general election, underscoring how critical Texas’ Senate race is to the GOP’s hopes. The Texas Tribune · Sep 5
With under 60 days until the midterms, there is still plenty of time to change the entire political map ANALYSIS: The Iran war, Elon Musk’s cash and who decides to spend money in Texas could all be curve balls this cycle, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Sep 4
Vance sidesteps endorsing Thune to continue as leader, plays coy on 2028 plans A day after Donald Trump said flatly that someone else will be president in two-and-a-half years, Vice President JD Vance reignited the 2028 embers Thursday with another turn at the White House briefing room podium, though he played coy about his own plans. Vance sparred with reporters over the conflict… Roll Call · Sep 3
Bond Yields Rebound Quickly And Erase The Drop From The Treasury's Intervention In Just a Day The Treasury Department said on Wednesday it will more than double the size of government debt repurchases. International Business Times · Aug 20
The Treasury Will More Than Double Its Government Debt Repurchases. Yields Are Sharply Lower. The Treasury will specifically target the 10-to20-year and 20-to-30 year portion of the market. International Business Times · Aug 19
International Business Times · Aug 19 America's $40 Trillion Debt Milestone Is Coming Earlier Than Expected. Interest Costs Are Surging. The acceleration of the national debt comes partly from an unexpected drop in federal revenue after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Trump pushes Congress to end ‘RIDICULOUSLY CHANGING CLOCKS’ - could it actually happen? ANALYSIS: Trump wants to see the sun later. But just like his ballroom, voter ID and his ‘slush fund’, the Senate isn’t playing ball, writes John Bowden
International Business Times UK · Aug 15 Democratic Governor Demands Mitch McConnell 'Provide Proof of Your Capacity to Serve, or Resign' Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has fiercely demanded that Republican Senator Mitch McConnell either prove his physical capacity to serve or resign immediately amid his prolonged absence from Congress.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Kentucky governor says he has received no information on Mitch McConnell’s health as he rips into Congress McConnell was discharged from a rehabilitation center earlier this month
The Economic Times · Aug 11 US Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industry The US Senate is moving to advance the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. A key procedural vote is expected after the August recess, but the bill faces a 60-vote hurdle and resistance from Democrats seeking stronger safeguards.
Roll Call · Aug 10 August recess was saved. The GOP’s voter ID bill, not so much President Donald Trump and his closest allies on Capitol Hill said they’re willing to do whatever it takes to pass the so-called SAVE America Act before the midterms — except follow through on threats to cancel August recess. A group of ultraconservative House Republicans and even a few GOP senators…
Roll Call · Aug 10 NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered…
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industry US Senate Majority Leader John Thune has moved to advance the Clarity Act, a proposed framework for regulating cryptocurrencies. The bill could face a 60-vote hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats seeking stronger safeguards. Its passage would mark another major crypto policy win for President Donald Trump.
Benzinga · Aug 9 Senate Advances CLARITY Act, Sets Up Crypto Vote After August Recess Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed to advance the CLARITY Act on Saturday, setting up a key procedural vote when the Senate returns from its August recess in September.
The Economic Times · Aug 8 US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess Senator John Thune is advancing a significant bill to regulate cryptocurrencies. This legislation aims to provide the crypto industry with its first federal rulebook. Passage of the Clarity Act would offer a major win for President Donald Trump. Banks may face challenges as crypto firms could compete for deposits. Democrats…
The Economic Times · Aug 8 US Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill US Senators concluded their session early Saturday after a significant legislative deadlock. President Trump's strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill did not advance as planned. Republican senators discussed an alternative plan to revisit voting bill elements later. Key priorities, including attorney general confirmation and sanctions, were successfully passed. The Senate ultimately adjourned…