Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid passed by Congress, using maneuver last seen in 1977
President Donald Trump said he won't spend $4.9 billion in foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without the legislative branch.| Maryland Daily Record
Earmarks are funds that are allocated to a specific program, project or for a designated purpose, or that direct specific exemptions from taxes or mandated … The post Earmarks appeared first on Political Dictionary.| Political Dictionary
Morning business is routine business that is supposed to occur during the first two hours of a new legislative day in the U.S. Senate. This … The post Morning Business appeared first on Political Dictionary.| Political Dictionary
President Donald Trump said he won't spend $4.9 billion in foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without the legislative branch.| Maryland Daily Record
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the decision of the Senate not to adopt recently proposed amendments to the Fair Work Act seeking to federally mandate work from home entitlements for employees.| RW
Habba’s nomination has now become mired in court battles, and she blamed Grassley and others for holding up her confirmation.| Washington Examiner
The massive tax cut and spending bill was passed by the US House of Representatives after being delayed for hours by Democrat minority leader Hakeem Jeffries.| www.abc.net.au
Ramaswamy leads Democratic candidates in potential Gubernatorial matchups A new Emerson College Polling survey of…Full Release & Results| Emerson Polling
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) announced Friday that he’s investigating Meta after it was discovered that the company’s policies allowed its AI chatbots to interact with children in a “romantic or sensual” manner.| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
Join us for this episode as Professor Robert Luther anticipates judicial nomination selection in Trump’s second term. Professor Luther asks two types of questions: formally, “How will the Senate composition impact Judicial Nominations?” “How many seats will be open to fill? Will blue slips still apply for district courts?” “Will any circuit seats be moved to different states?” ... The post Judicial Nominations in President Trump’s Second Term: Form and Substance with Robert...| Anchoring Truths
(By Jacob Adams/The Daily Signal) – Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., announced his bid Tuesday to become the GOP nominee to fill the Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor. Moore is an Alabama native and a graduate of the state’s land grant research university, Auburn, where he studied […]| The Hayride
Lawmakers from the House and Senate’s minority caucuses explain why they voted yes on Alaska’s first budget veto override in 38 years| Chilkat Valley News
The first Emerson College Polling survey of the 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina… Full Release & Results The post North Carolina 2026 Poll: Cooper Starts US Senate Race with Six-Point Lead and Clear Name Recognition Advantage over Whatley appeared first on Emerson Polling.| Emerson Polling
Lawmakers also question the use of American contractors at the aid hubs| Responsible Statecraft
The legislation includes tax cuts as well as big cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs, and it’s expected to add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.| www.nytimes.com
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ANU Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell did not say if security consultants monitored pro-Palestinian students' social media activity.| www.abc.net.au
A new tax break for a specific kind of coal company stands to benefit a GOP senator who had expressed reservations about the bill’s Medicaid cuts.| Sludge
The U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate each have a sergeant-at-arms, whose job it is to maintain order in the legislative chamber. The sergeant-at-arms …| Political Dictionary
Excise tax is out, foreign sourcing rules are in.| Heatmap News
US battery storage deployments could fall by 29% in 2026 due to ongoing policy uncertainty, according to Wood Mackenzie.| Energy-Storage.News
US Senators are expected to begin voting on the tax reconciliation bill today, with the latest proposal coming down hard on tax credits.| Energy-Storage.News
The Senate budget bill would cut Medicaid and other programs for older adults and younger people with disabilities.| Howard Gleckman
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) late yesterday released the tax title of the Senate reconciliation bill, following House passage of that chamber’s version of the legislation las…| The ACTION Campaign
It’s nearly $40M short of what the Governor recommended.| Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
RESULT DECLARED – The Labor Party has elected three Senators for only the second time since 1990. Labor gains a seat from the Liberal Party who are reduced to two seats. The Greens have retai…| Antony Green's Election Blog
Bill S-209 aims to protect kids from explicit material—but it risks turning ISPs into internet police, undermining privacy, and threatening freedom online. There’s a better way. 🛑📵 #BillS209 #Privacy #InternetFreedom| Matthew Gamble's Blog
It’s not just what they say over the next few weeks — it’s when they say it.| Heatmap News
In today's complex world, the lack of clear boundaries between domestic and foreign policy regularly pushes Canadian parliamentarians to take action on the international stage. More and more of them are engaged in direct exchanges with their foreign counterparts on issues of national and global importance. In Canada, diplomatic engagement has long been an integral part of our parliamentarians' activities, and is generally aimed at the following three objectives: exchanging ideas and best prac...| HillNotes
Canada’s founding document, the Constitution Act, 1867, established the country as a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. Executive authority resides with the Sovereign or that person’s representative (i.e., the Governor General of Canada). The Constitution assigns the Governor General a wide range of powers. However, as a constitutional monarchy, these powers are generally only exercised on the advice of Canada’s prime minister and the federal Cabinet.| HillNotes
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-St. Simons Island, has become the first Republican to jump into next year’s U.S. Senate race following term-limited Gov. Brian| The Georgia Sun
"Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the| Mad In America
Harrisburg, Pa., February 27, 2025 — Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee heard testimony from Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting| Commonwealth Foundation
The Student Government Association chartered two student organizations and gave nearly 6,000 in funding at a senate meeting on Jan. 29. They also approved members for the newly formed Clocktower Accords Revitalization Task Force. The group will meet weekly to review and revise the Clocktower Accords, a 13-point agreement that commits SLU to strengthening diversity...| The University News
By Brandon Fey, News Editor President Michael Woods ’25 began the meeting with an acknowledgement that due to illness, the senators in attendance were just one member over quorum. Officer Reports …| The Gettysburgian.
Hoosiers Invited to Submit Questions for U.S. Senate Candidates in Advance of Oct. 29 Debate The Indiana Debate Commission has announced plans to host a U.S. Senate debate in advance of the November 2024 election. The debate will be broadcast live on Tuesday, October 29, from 7-8 p.m. EDT. In keeping with its mission of […] The post Indiana Debate Commission Announces U.S. Senate Candidate Debate appeared first on Indiana Debate Commission.| Indiana Debate Commission
The Indiana Debate Commission will host a live televised debate among six candidates seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The event is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. EDT. The candidates will answer questions before a live audience at Hine Hall Auditorium, 875 W. North St., Indianapolis, on the IUPUI campus. The Indiana Debate Commission is a nonpartisan, […] The post Indiana Debate Commission to host televised GOP primary debate April 23 appeared first on Indiana Debate Commission.| Indiana Debate Commission
GOP gubernatorial primary debate – Tuesday, April 23 7-8:30 p.m. EDT; 6-7:30 p.m. CDT WATCH or at any of these news outlets: Daily Journal, Franklin Indiana Public Radio IndyStar, Indianapolis Lakeshore Public Media, Merrillville Network Indiana WBAA-AM/FM, West Lafayette WBOI, Fort Wayne WBST-FM, Muncie WFIU-FM, Bloomington WFWA-TV, Fort Wayne WFYI-FM, Indianapolis WFYI-TV, Indianapolis WIPB-TV, Muncie […] The post Where to Watch or Listen appeared first on Indiana Debate Commission.| Indiana Debate Commission
Voters are invited to submit questions for the Indiana Debate Commission’s April 23 debate among the six candidates for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The debate is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. EDT. The candidates are U.S. Sen. Mike Braun; Brad Chambers, former president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp. under Gov. Eric Holcomb; Lt. Gov. Suzanne […] The post Indiana Debate Commission calls for questions for GOP gubernatorial primary debate appeared first on Indiana Debate C...| Indiana Debate Commission
Gabbard gets a boost ahead of tumultuous hearing on Thursday| Responsible Statecraft
The former reality star, congressman and Fox News host said "yes" to just about everything during his confirmation hearing — but wasn't asked the hard questions.| usa.streetsblog.org
Anytime a politician begins a sentence with “I am an advocate for the Second Amendment, but…” gun-rights advocates tend to turn a skeptical eye in their direction.| The Reload
Tasmanian and Australian psephology, opinion poll analysis, election analysis and political commentary by Dr Kevin Bonham.| kevinbonham.blogspot.com
Republican Congressman Jim Banks easily earned a promotion to the U.S. Senate Tuesday night after he secured 57.7% of votes in the race.| Indiana Capital Chronicle
North Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is set to serve in the Senate for another six years after voters stamped his return ticket to Washington.| North Dakota Monitor
The odds for a farm bill in 2018 have improved considerably. On Wednesday, the Senate Ag Committee moved its version of a farm bill with a strong bipartisan vote (20 to 1) (Senate Ag Committee, 2018 Farm Bill; Farm Policy News, June 13, 2018). House leadership is attempting to resolve the immigration issue that contributed […]| PolicyMatters
Democratic Statewide Candidates Lead Republican Candidates New Emerson College Polling/The Hill swing state surveys find…Full Release & Results| Emerson Polling
Casey 48%, McCormick 44% A new Emerson College Polling/RealClearPennsylvania survey finds 49% of voters support…Full Release & Results| Emerson Polling
When Caligula was assassinated in AD41 it was done to restore the Roman Republic. Why instead did we get Emperor Claudius, and centuries of a Roman Empire?| Historic Mysteries
The Senate Appropriations Committee is about to make some crucial decisions on the FY 2025 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill. This includes funding that could be a game-changer for ME/CFS, Long Covid, and other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACCIs). Let’s make sure our voices are heard and our needs are met!| Solve ME/CFS Initiative
Majority of Democrats in Swing States Say Harris Should be Nominated at DNC New Emerson…Full Release & Results| Emerson Polling
Trump Leads Biden in Swing States and National Poll as Biden’s Support Declines New polling…Full Release & Results| Emerson Polling
KMP strongly criticized the ongoing hearing of the Committee of the Whole of the House of Representatives discussing RBH 7. Starting today, Congress will lead marathon hearings in an attempt to fas…| updates from the peasant movement of the Philippines
On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]| Features – FiveThirtyEight
https://youtu.be/WxgUTeo7Sio?feature=shared Three Bills are being rammed through the Senate to create legislation that will transform the UN-WEF plans for surveillance and control into a dystopian reality in Australia.The first is the Identity Verification Services Bill 2023, which is designed to permit the use of biometric data to locate and track citizens and normalise it. The second, the Digital Identity Bill…| The White Rose UK
Recently, the Canadian political landscape witnessed a significant development with the passage of Bill S-210, also known as the Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act, through the Senate. Despite initial reluctance, Senators ultimately passed the bill in April, framing it as a measure to protect children from online| Matthew Gamble's Blog
The former president and his backers aim to strengthen the power of the White House and limit the independence of federal agencies.| www.nytimes.com
