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politics14 hours ago•5 min saved

Kennedy’s Inside-Washington Memoir Tops the Bestseller List

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy’s book, How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will, has become a surprising hit, selling nearly half a million copies and spending 13 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. The memoir offers an insider, tongue-in-cheek tour of Congress and Capitol Hill, mixing Kennedy’s sharp one-liners with candid portraits of colleagues and the Senate’s quirks, and it has outpaced more traditional policy-focused political tomes.

via The New York Times|

#best-seller #inside-washington #john-kennedy

world5 days ago•1 min saved

Congress Limits Trump's Military Actions in Venezuela Amid GOP Divisions

The US Senate has voted to prevent President Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela, signaling a move to limit executive power in foreign interventions.

via Financial Times|

#foreign-policy #military-action #trump

politics11 days ago•2 min saved

James Talarico Raises Nearly $7 Million for U.S. Senate Bid

Texas State Rep. James Talarico has raised nearly $7 million in the latest quarter, bringing his total to $13 million for his U.S. Senate bid, demonstrating strong fundraising momentum despite a competitive primary and a poll showing his opponent leading. Most donations are small and from individuals, with no corporate PAC contributions, and his campaign aims to win both the primary and general elections.

via The Texas Tribune|

#campaign-finance #fundraising #james-talarico

obituaries14 days ago•1 min saved

Former Colorado Senator and Tribal Member Ben Nighthorse Campbell Dies at 92

Former US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado, a Native American and Olympic judo gold medalist, known for his distinctive political career and advocacy for tribal rights, has died at age 92. He served in the military, was a prominent politician who switched from Democrat to Republican, and was the only Native American in the Senate at the time of his service.

via Politico|

#ben-nighthorse-campbell #colorado #native-american

obituary14 days ago•6 min saved

Former Colorado Senator and Native American Leader Ben Nighthorse Campbell Dies at 92

Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a prominent Native American figure and Colorado politician who served in both the House and Senate, has died at age 92. Known for his bipartisanship, advocacy for Native American issues, and diverse career including Olympic judo participation, Campbell's life was marked by significant contributions to politics, sports, and Native American heritage.

via The Colorado Sun|

#ben-nighthorse-campbell #colorado-politics #judo

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Fetterman Criticizes Shutdown and Sides with GOP on Government Funding

Senator John Fetterman supports ending the government shutdown and extending health care tax credits, emphasizing the chaos caused by the shutdown and refusing to hold the government hostage for political gains, while advocating for bipartisan negotiations.

via CBS News|

#bipartisanship #government-shutdown #health-care-tax-credits

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Senate moves closer to ending 40-day government shutdown with bipartisan deal

The US Senate has voted to advance a Republican stopgap funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in US history, which includes funding for various government sectors until January 30 and a vote on healthcare subsidies by December, amid bipartisan negotiations and internal party disagreements.

via Al Jazeera|

#democrats #funding-bill #government-shutdown

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Senate Moves Closer to Ending Historic US Government Shutdown

The US Senate narrowly approved a compromise funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in history, which includes provisions to fund the government through January 2026 and retroactively pay federal workers, but omits the Democrats' demand for healthcare subsidy extensions, setting the stage for further battles in the House.

via The Guardian|

#federal-workers #funding-bill #government-shutdown

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

US Senate Approves Deal to End Federal Shutdown

The US Senate is moving towards a vote to end the 40-day federal government shutdown by passing a stopgap funding bill, though disagreements remain over healthcare subsidies and the extension of ACA tax credits, with Democrats opposing the deal and concerns about healthcare costs and policy implications.

via The Guardian|

#affordable-care-act #federal-shutdown #government-funding

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Deadlock Continues Over Federal Worker Pay During Shutdown

The US Senate rejected a bill to restore federal workers' pay during the ongoing government shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans remaining at an impasse over reopening strategies and funding, prolonging hardship for federal employees and Americans relying on government services.

via Reuters|

#congress #federal-shutdown #government-funding

politics2 months ago•20 min saved

Trump urges end to Senate filibuster to resolve government shutdown

The article discusses the ongoing US government shutdown, with key issues including the suspension of SNAP benefits affecting 42 million Americans, calls from Trump to eliminate the filibuster to end the shutdown, and political disputes over funding and legislative tactics, alongside related international and domestic political developments.

via The Guardian|

#filibuster #food-stamps #government-shutdown

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Senate Bipartisan Vote Ends Trump’s Global Tariffs

The US Senate voted 51-47 to end Trump's global tariffs affecting over 100 countries, with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposition, signaling bipartisan dissent despite the House's likely inaction and Trump's recent trade negotiations with China.

via The Guardian|

#bipartisan #politics #tariffs

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Senate Votes to End Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil

The US Senate approved a measure to rescind Trump's tariffs on Brazilian imports, but it is unlikely to pass in the House or be signed into law due to veto threats, amidst ongoing trade tensions and political disputes involving Brazil and former Brazilian President Bolsonaro.

via The Guardian|

#brazil #politics #tariffs

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Jasmine Crockett Considers Texas Senate Run Amid Leading Polls

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is strongly considering running for U.S. Senate in Texas, citing favorable polling and her national profile as a tough Democratic contender, especially amid redistricting challenges and a competitive primary landscape.

via Axios|

#democratic-primary #jasmine-crockett #politics

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

John E. Sununu Launches Campaign for New Hampshire Senate Seat

John Sununu has officially announced his candidacy for the US Senate in New Hampshire, aiming to focus on economic issues and competitiveness, setting up a high-profile Republican primary against Scott Brown, with potential national attention and Trump endorsement implications.

via WMUR|

#2025-election #john-sununu #new-hampshire