Former president Donald Trump has officially thrown his support behind “Eric” in the Missouri primary, which has pitted former Missouri governor Eric Greitens against Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt, among other candidates. Yet the particular Eric he endorses remains unclear, in what may be one of Trump’s craftiest endorsements yet. “There is a big election…
Trump Endorses ‘Eric’ in Missouri GOP Senate Primary Race
August 1, 2022
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Trump Endorses Eric Greitens in Missouri GOP Senate Primary Race
August 1, 2022
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Former president Donald Trump has officially thrown his support behind “Eric” in the Missouri primary, which has pitted former Missouri governor Eric Greitens against Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt, among other candidates. Yet the particular Eric he endorses remains unclear, in what may be one of Trump’s craftiest endorsements yet. “There is a big election…
GOP Rejects ‘Mandatory’ $400 Billion Appropriation in Burn Pits Bill
A bill designed to provide extra benefits to veterans affected by exposure to burn pits overseas is facing opposition by Senate Republicans over Democrats’ efforts to include $400 billion in spending that Republicans say is unrelated to helping veterans. The bill, dubbed the “Honoring Our PACT Act,” is overwhelmingly supported by members on both sides…
US Senate Passes $280 Billion Chips Act for Domestic Semiconductors
July 27, 2022
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The U.S. Senate passed its controversial chips and science bill on July 27. The bill will now go to the House and, should it pass there, to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. The mammoth bill, which passed 64-33, will provide some $280 billion in funding to prop up and kickstart domestic semiconductor manufacturing and…
Senate Moves to Advance $52 Billion Chips Funding Bill
July 26, 2022
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The U.S. Senate voted to advance its Chips and Science Bill on July 26, which is aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor production and improving technological competitiveness with China. The Senate voted to limit debate on the so-called “Chips and Science Bill,” in a 64-32 vote. It will now head to a vote and is likely…
Nine Senate Republicans Join Democrats in Unveiling, Backing Election Law Reform Bills
A bipartisan group of senators, including nine Republicans, have reached a deal to change federal election law, a substantial victory for Democrats hoping to exceed the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the upper chamber. The proposals include two bills meant to alter U.S. election laws in response to President Donald Trump’s efforts in 2020 to have…
9 Senate Republicans Join Democrats in Unveiling, Backing Election Law Reform Bills
A bipartisan group of senators, including nine Republicans, have reached a deal to change federal election law, a substantial victory for Democrats hoping to exceed the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the upper chamber. The proposals include two pieces of legislation meant to alter U.S. election laws in response to President Donald Trump’s efforts in 2020…
‘Another Political Partisan’: Sen. Johnson Announces Opposition to US Attorney Pick
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced on July 19 that he would oppose the confirmation of President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. attorney in his state, on the basis of tweets the nominee made about him following the events of Jan. 6, 2021. Johnson said the nominee would act as “another political partisan” if confirmed. In…
Senate to Vote on Semiconductor Bill Aimed at China Competition
July 21, 2022
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News Analysis The U.S. Senate aims to pass legislation this week to boost the United States’ domestic semiconductor industry and improve competitiveness with China amid a global supply chain crisis. “We need to move quickly,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on July 18. “Without these incentives from Congress, the capital investment required for…
Senate Panel Investigating Widespread Abuse, Corruption Subpoenas Federal Prisons Director
Michael Carvajal, the outgoing Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) director, has been subpoenaed to appear before a Senate committee investigating abuse, corruption, and misconduct in the federal prison system, including at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who is the chairman of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) and whose home is in Atlanta, announced the…
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