Washington — March 26, 2026 — President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Senate Republicans to eliminate the legislative filibuster, arguing it would break the ongoing deadlock over Department of Homeland Security funding and allow passage of his broader priorities. In a series of Truth Social posts Thursday morning, Trump described Senate Minority Leader … Read more
DHS Shutdown Hits Day 36 as TSA Employees Proceed Going Without Pay – Airport Chaos Worsens Amid Political Stalemate The partial government shutdown gripping the Department of Homeland Security entered its thirty-sixth day on March 22, 2026, with no breakthrough in sight. Greater than 50,000 Transportation Safety Administration officers – important staff who should present … Read more
Fetterman Proposes Clean Voter ID Bill as Alternative to Stalled SAVE America Act Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has publicly called for a streamlined, standalone voter ID requirement as a practical alternative to the broader Republican-led Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which faces significant hurdles in the Senate. The centrist Democrat says a simple … Read more
Reporter’s Notebook: Trump’s SAVE Act collides with Senate math as GOP weighs talking filibuster” appears to refer to a recent Fox News political analysis piece (published around March 11, 2026), highlighting the ongoing tensions and procedural challenges surrounding President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority: the SAVE America Act (also referred to as the Safeguard American … Read more
Bold Launch: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Fires Up Texas Senate Bid with Trump’s Own Insults – “I’m Coming for You” Vow Ignites Dem Hopes in Red State Dallas, TX – Jasmine Crockett Texas Senate campaign launch, Crockett Trump insults video 2025, Texas Democratic Senate primary 2026, Colin Allred drops out Senate race, and Rep Jasmine Crockett … Read more
Breaking: Thune Blasts Democrat ‘Dysfunction’ as Senate Rejects Critical Defense Bill in Shutdown Standoff In a fiery Senate floor speech that echoed through the halls of Congress, Majority Leader John Thune unleashed a scathing critique of Democratic “dysfunction,” pinning blame for the failure of a vital defense funding bill squarely on his partisan rivals. As … Read more
Breaking: Nigeria’s Senate President Akpabio Swears In Two New Senators Amid APC Gains and Opposition Taunts – U.S. Implications for African Diplomacy In a move that’s stirring Nigeria’s political landscape and catching eyes in Washington, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has sworn in two new lawmakers, bolstering the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) amid fresh defections. … Read more
Christian Genocide in Nigeria: US Senate Bill Targets Persecution Amid Global Misrepresentation of Security Crisis In a bold push against religious violence, the US Senate is stepping up to address the horrifying plight of Nigerian Christians, long dismissed as mere “clashes” by some international observers. This move shines a spotlight on what advocates call a … Read more
The Senate has justified the additional N170 billion allocation to the National Assembly in the 2025 budget, arguing that the legislature, as a key arm of government, should not have a stagnant budget while other arms experience funding increases. Speaking on Arise Television’s This Morning Show on Monday, Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, defended the … Read more
July 18, 2025 — In a dramatic late-night session, the Home of Representatives handed a $9 billion rescissions package deal, clawing again beforehand authorised federal funding for overseas assist and public broadcasting, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. The vote, which concluded minutes after midnight on Friday, marked a uncommon use … Read more