Senator says Obamacare deal framework still weeks away as Democrats distance themselves from shutdown talk Moreno wants majority of GOP caucus on board with plan Trump says he may veto The Independent UK · Jan 14
Senate Democrats still have difficult path to majority Senate Democrats still have a difficult path to winning the majority in the November midterm elections, Nathan Gonzales writes. Roll Call · Jan 14
Republicans Looking To Procedural Maneuver To Prevent Trump From Suffering War Powers Defeat Senate Republican leaders are looking to implement a procedural maneuver related to the war powers resolution regarding Venezuela that passed the Upper House last week to prevent President Donald Trump from suffering a defeat, according to a new report. Latin Times · Jan 14
Donald Trump Rages At Republican Senators As Experts Warn Of Dangerous New White House Delusion Trump's fury at Senate limits on war powers reveals his true military intentions, whilst experts warn of a dangerous psychological shift suggesting unchecked delusion in the White House. International Business Times UK · Jan 13
Stunned Republicans tread carefully on DOJ's Powell investigation "We need this like we need a hole in the head." Axios · Jan 13
6 key questions about the 2026 midterm elections Both parties are preparing for a hard-fought midterm election year that, if the start of 2026 is any indication, will contain some surprises. Roll Call · Jan 12
Trump Reportedly Threatened To Back Primary Challengers Against Republicans Who Supported Limiting His Ability To Further Strike Venezuela President Donald Trump threatened to back primary challenges against the Republican senators who joined Democrats and backed a war powers resolution to limit his ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela, according to a new report. Latin Times · Jan 12
This week: Spending sprint continues; Venezuela war powers expected to get a vote Appropriations are on the agenda for both chambers of Congress this week, and a Venezuela war powers resolution could come to the Senate floor. Roll Call · Jan 12
Republicans defy Trump this week and reap the consequences ANALYSIS: Trump is increasingly unpopular and Republicans need to create some distance between him and them, Eric Garcia writes. But his grip on the electorate remains tight The Independent UK · Jan 9
Should never be elected’: Trump demands GOP senators who disagree with him be banned from office forever The GOP fades away bit by bit, replaced by the MAGA party. We Got This Covered · Jan 9
Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela in rare Trump rebuke An overwhelming majority of congressional Republicans are backing the president's raid in Venezuela. Axios · Jan 8
Trump Slams Five GOP Senators Who Voted To Limit His Ability To Conduct Further Strikes In Venezuela: 'Stupidity' President Donald Trump slammed the five Republican senators who joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution that would limit his ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela. Latin Times · Jan 8
Five Republican Senators Join Democrats To Pass Resolution That Would Limit Trump's Ability To Conduct Further Strikes In Venezuela Five Republican senators joined Democrats in voting in favor of a war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela. Latin Times · Jan 8
Senate advances Venezuela war powers measure - Roll Call The Senate advanced a measure designed to bar the use of force in Venezuela without prior congressional approval. Roll Call · Jan 8
The Guardian - US · Jan 6 Two Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth’s censure of fellow Senator Mark Kelly Pushback from Susan Collins and Thom Tillis is striking amid tepid response from most other Republican senators
Axios · Jan 6 Exclusive: Platner raises $5 million despite scandals Platner's campaign said his average donation in the fourth quarter was $25.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Republicans leave Washington without any solution on healthcare: ‘Giving the middle finger to the American people’ IN FOCUS: Sending the House home without a solution on health care is career suicide for many Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. But Trump’s opposition makes any deal impossible
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care – but it will still be a climb in the Senate ANALYSIS: The Speaker received a major black eye after four Republicans sided with Democrats on forcing a vote on extending health care tax credits. But, Eric Garcia writes, any health care bill still needs to get 60 votes in the Senate
Barchart · Dec 16, 2025 Stock Index Futures Muted in Run-Up to Key U.S. Jobs Data December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.06%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.14% this morning as investors exercise caution ahead of the release of the key U.S. jobs report, which will offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path next year.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025 Republicans barrel toward health care cliff while Democrats claim messaging war victory: ‘The American public knows’ IN FOCUS: AOC tells The Independent 'We've won the discourse with the American people and understanding what we were fighting for and why'
Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025 Lawmakers hold hope for health care even with partisan Senate votes - Roll Call Republican plans include offering health savings accounts funded by the government with $1,000 to $1,500 monthly.
Roll Call · Dec 3, 2025 Senate panel sees opening, however slight, for health care deal - Roll Call Senators are open to a bipartisan agreement that would extend expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies before year’s end.
Barchart · Nov 21, 2025 Stocks Rally as Chip Makers Rebound The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +0.98%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.77%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.00%, and December...
Barchart · Nov 21, 2025 Dollar Posts Modest Gains as US Consumer Sentiment Revised Higher The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday posted a 5.5-month high but gave up most of its advance and finished up +0.03%. The dollar found support on Friday's hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, who said they favored keeping interest rates steady....
Barchart · Nov 21, 2025 Stocks Extend Rebound Rally on Dovish Williams Remarks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.14%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.23%, and December...