President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address at 9 p.m. Thursday, where he intends to discuss elections and voting machines. While the White House has suggested the content could still change, Trump has indicated the speech will address “election machines and integrity,” raising concerns among Democrats that he plans to revive unproven … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing affordability bill passed by Congress last month. The president is withholding his signature in protest of the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass the SAVE America Act, a legislative measure intended to restrict non-citizen voting. Despite … Read more
A Silence That Strains Kentucky’s Political Ties Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has formally demanded that Senator Mitch McConnell provide transparency regarding his health, breaking a three-week wall of public silence. McConnell, 84, has remained entirely out of sight since his June 14 hospitalization. The prolonged absence has prompted Beshear to issue a stark warning: Kentuckians … Read more
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a closed-door Senate Republican luncheon, his first such appearance in over a year. The visit comes as GOP senators express frustration over the President’s pressure to prioritize his voting legislation, his interference in personnel matters, and his influence on primary elections, according to … Read more
President Donald Trump’s relationship with Senate Republicans has reached a critical juncture, characterized by legislative gridlock and public discord. The President recently stalled the confirmation of his own nominee for national intelligence director, Jay Clayton, and conditioned the renewal of a key surveillance law on new terms, according to Associated Press reporting. These actions have … Read more
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion legislative package early Friday morning to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol. The vote, which concluded just before 5 a.m., secures funding for these agencies for the next three years, covering the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The 52-47 vote brings … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans began an effort Tuesday to hold the Senate floor and debate a bill requiring stricter voter registration rules, despite acknowledging it is unlikely to pass. The move comes as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to act on the legislation before November’s midterm elections. The debate, which could last a week or … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation requiring proof of U.S. Citizenship for latest voters is gaining momentum as a key priority for President Donald Trump, who believes its passage will benefit the Republican Party in upcoming elections. The bill, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE America Act, is scheduled to be debated in … Read more
The Deepening Divide: Partisanship Reaches New Heights in Congress A new analysis reveals that 2025 marked the most partisan year in Congressional history, with an overwhelming majority of votes falling along strict party lines. This trend, fueled by a Republican-controlled House and Senate alongside a returning President Trump, signals a potentially lasting shift in the … Read more
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a war powers resolution that aimed to limit President Trump’s authority regarding military actions in Venezuela. The vote came after a reversal of support from two Republican senators, following what reports indicate was intense pressure from the White House. GOP Divisions and Presidential Influence The resolution, which would … Read more