Casts 87-9 vote on usually uncontroversial Legislative Branch Bill On Friday, the Senate managed to pass one of nine 2026 spending packages before heading to their local offices…
Read MorePresident’s Today Schedule • August 3, 2025
6:40 PM ET: The President arrives The White House 7:30 PM ET: The President departs Bedminster, NJ, en route The White House 9:10 PM ET: The President arrives…
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Energy Department Ends Grain Belt Express Financial Assistance
The Loan Programs Office has terminated its conditional commitment for the Grain Belt Express Phase 1 project. The U.S. Department of Energy announced last month that the Loan…
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Senator Thune Considers Granting Trump Recess Appointment Powers
“Everything is on the table,” majority leader tells reporters Last week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune floated his support for the idea of letting President Donald Trump make…
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Energy Department Moves Forward with AI Data Centers on Federal Land
Four DOE sites selected for potential AI infrastructure and energy development projects. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to partner with private companies to build AI…
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DOJ Files Lawsuit Relating to Sanctuary City Policies
Department raises concern regarding cities protecting “dangerous criminals.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled a lawsuit against “sanctuary city” laws implemented by New York City. Sanctuary cities are…
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Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve
Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve
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Sunday, August 3
President Donald Trump has given Russian President Vladimir Putin until August 8th to come to the negotiating table with a ceasefire in Ukraine, and ahead of the weekend,…
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Simple Majority Rulings on Nominees Hit Roadblocks
“I just generally don’t go nuclear,” Senator Tillis said of the tactic to bypass stalled nominations. Senator Thom Tillis said he would not support a shift to a…
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