Pressure increases after a federal jury returned guilty verdict on 18 counts in corruption trial. Senator Bob Menendez is facing growing pressure to resign from his office after…
Read MoreMajority Leader Schumer
Senate Majority Leader Delays Vote on Judicial Nominee
The nominee does not have bipartisan support. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York withdrew a scheduled vote for a judicial nominee, Mustafa Kasubhai, to a seat…
Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Invited to Address Joint Session of Congress
The timing is yet to be determined. Congressional leadership from the House and Senate have invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to speak on Capitol Hill. However,…
Read More
Senate Border Bill Fails Again
The majority leader’s stand-alone legislation lost support. A proposed border bill failed in the Senate once again, this time with less support than the first round of votes. …
Read More
Senator Believes Congress May Need Short-Term FAA Extension
Amendment requests have slowed reauthorization proceedings. Senator John Thune of South Dakota stated that Congress may have to pass a short-term extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Read More
U.S. Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against DHS Secretary
Senate majority leader quickly moved to dismiss charges. The Senate dismissed the House’s articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday in a party-line vote.…
Read More
House Delays Sending Mayorkas Impeachment Motion to Senate
Speaker Johnson anticipates Senate Majority Leader Schumer will quickly dismiss it. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana has delayed sending the chamber’s impeachment measure against Secretary…
Read More
Speaker Johnson and Senator Schumer Announced Spending Agreement
President Biden says he will sign the balance of government funding “immediately.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released simultaneous statements on…
Read More
White House Supports TikTok Divestment Bill
Press secretary urges Senate to pass the House-approved measure. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged the Senate to sign a bill, approved by the House Wednesday, that…
Read More
President Meets With Legislative Leaders at White House
Discussions focus on emergency foreign aid and government funding. President Joe Biden convened a meeting on Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate…
Read More