The Senate recently faced a heated debate over a bill that sought to exclude transgender women and girls from participating in sports designated for female athletes. This bill aimed to redefine Title IX protections based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. The vote was a c
Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, has been appointed as the nation's education chief. This is a surprising choice, given her background and the president's plans for the Education Department. McMahon, a 76-year-old billionaire and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has little tr
Imagine this: You walk into a gas station, and there's a shiny new machine promising quick crypto buys. Sounds convenient, right? Well, think again. These crypto ATMs have become hotspots for scams, with victims losing thousands in a single visit. The problem is so bad that Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati
Marco Rubio, a senator from Florida, once had a straightforward question for the future secretary of state, Rex Tillerson. This was at a Senate hearing right after the election of President Trump. The question was, "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal? " This was a tough question to answer. Trump was k
Political wheels started turning in Kentucky after a big announcement. Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican who has held the Senate seat for seven terms, said he wouldn't run again. This news came on his 83rd birthday, making it a significant moment for Kentucky politics. The first to jump in the
The Senate was in for a long night. The Republican majority started a series of votes on a $340 billion budget plan. This plan was designed to boost funding for immigration enforcement, energy production, and the military. The process, known as "vote-a-rama, " was expected to last until the early ho
Mitch McConnell, a long-standing Republican senator from Kentucky, has decided not to run for reelection in 2026. This decision comes as a surprise to many, especially since he has been a key figure in American politics for decades. McConnell, who has served in the Senate since 1984, has been a majo
A Senate panel has sent Linda McMahon's nomination for Education secretary to the full Senate for a vote. This move comes despite concerns about President Trump's past remarks about shutting down the Education Department. McMahon, who co-founded and led the WWE with her husband Vince, is known for
The Senate recently gave the green light to Kash Patel as the new FBI director. This move has sparked a lot of debate, especially among Democrats who are worried that Patel might use his new role to target political opponents. Patel, known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump, has
