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Trump's fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November's electionsTrump's attempts to reshape U.S. election rules have largely failed, with recent Supreme Court and lower court rulings blocking his executi...
Democratic senators will test GOP unity with votes on Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fundDemocrats are pushing for a vote on President Trump's settlement fund. This move tests Republican unity as some GOP senators express frustr...
Senate CLARITY Act vote today: Can Congress finally end SEC crypto chaos with historic U.S. crypto regulation bill?The CLARITY Act markup vote, scheduled for May 14, 2026, marks the most significant Senate action on crypto market structure in U.S. histor...
US shutdown: Leaders holiday as workers go unpaid, anger growsCelebrity news outlet TMZ is capturing lawmakers on vacation during a government shutdown. Videos of politicians at airports and theme park...
Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail ballotingPresident Donald Trump insists Congress must pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill and end mail-in voting. He states he will not s...
Trump again presses Congress on voter bill, says he will not sign other legislationPresident Donald Trump has issued a strong warning. He will not sign any other bills until Congress approves a Republican voting measure. T...
Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through crucial weekendThe government shutdown has entered its 40th day with no clear end in sight. Senators are holding weekend sessions, exploring a bipartisan ...
What is a filibuster as Trump urges Senate to eliminate it?President Donald Trump demands the Senate abolish the filibuster to end the government shutdown. This parliamentary tool requires 60 votes ...
US govt shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by DemocratsThe government shutdown is on track to become the longest in history as negotiations between Democrats and Republicans remain stalled. Mill...
Shutdown stalemate set to drag into sixth week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rulesEntering its sixth week, the government shutdown looms like a dark cloud over millions of Americans. Struggling families face an uncertain ...
'Don't be weak and stupid': Trump urges Republicans to end Senate FilibusterFormer President Donald Trump urged Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster, warning Democrats would eliminate it to expand their powe...
Republican leaders reject Trump's demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdownPresident Donald Trump has urged the Senate to abolish the filibuster to end the ongoing government shutdown. However, Republican leaders h...
Trump calls for US Senate to scrap filibuster rulePresident Donald Trump has urged Republicans to eliminate the Senate filibuster rule. This move aims to overcome Democratic opposition and ...
U.S. Government shutdown: When will deadlock between Donald Trump's Republicans and Democrats end?Donald Trump's Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, the Senate's filibuster rules make it necessary for the g...
Cory Booker’s nonstop protest speech against Donald Trump captivates the internet, lasts over 16 hours and counting, draws thousands of live viewersSen. Cory Booker delivered an impassioned, marathon speech against Trump administration policies, lasting over 16 hours. He criticized Pres...
US President Joe Biden prioritising abortion legislation ahead of midtermsIt's the first time Biden has prioritised abortion legislation in this way ahead of the November midterms. Republicans are widely projected...
President Joe Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion accessAs a former senator, Biden has been reluctant to support changes to the filibuster, which allows any member of the 100-member chamber to bl...
What is the U.S. Senate's 'budget reconciliation' process?In the end, Senate Democrats must stick together to pass the reconciliation bill, since no Republican support is expected. Democrats curren...
Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan passes hurdle in U.S. HouseAmong the big-ticket items in the bill are $1,400 direct payments to individuals, a $400-per-week federal unemployment benefit through Aug....
BJP 'bending over backwards' to please Israel, US: CPI(M)CPI(M) today said the BJP was "bending over backwards" to please Israel and the US by filibustering a debate on the issue.