8 h. ago Senate passes $78.5B Washington budget, sparking tax and service debates

Senate passes $78.5B Washington budget, sparking tax and service debates  NBC Right Now

Economics

39 h. ago WA State Sheriff Won't Hire Migrants as Cops Despite Political Pressure

A WA state county sheriff has turned his back on a bill unanimously passed by the senate to allow non-citizens to become police officers. The post WA State Sheriff Won’t Hire Migrants as Cops Despite Political Pressure appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

40 h. ago Statute of limitations for pandemic unemployment fraud expires; bipartisan coalition seeks extension

House lawmakers are calling on their Senate colleagues to follow their lead and pass a bill extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting pandemic-era unemployment fraud.

Politics

2 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: GOP moves to defund ‘chronically biased’ NPR, PBS after disastrous hearing

After a hearing by the DOGE Subcommittee, Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, is introducing a bill to pull government funding from NPR and PBS, which he says have been “pushing Democrat talking points."

Politics

3 d. ago Texas DOGE bill passes Senate to streamline state regulations

Texas SB14, a DOGE-like bill, has passed the Texas Senate and now will be heading to the House for a Vote. The bill, if passed, will streamline state regulations.

Politics

5 d. ago Report: Senate Republicans at Odds over Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' May Not Pass Until July

Senate Republicans may not be able to pass President Donald Trump's border security, energy, and tax agenda until July at the earliest due to internal differences, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) reportedly warned. The post Report: Senate Republicans at Odds over Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ May Not Pass Until July appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Begala: Dems 'Furious' at Schumer for Not Fighting DOGE 'Douchebags'

CNN analyst Paul Begala said Monday on CNN's "The Lead" that Democrats were "furious" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) for voting to pass the Republican-led continuing resolution bill instead of fighting "douchebags" Elon Musk and DOGE. The post Begala: Dems ‘Furious’ at Schumer for Not Fighting DOGE ‘Douchebags’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Washington state Senate passes bill to speed up carbon emission data updates

Washington state Senate passes bill to speed up carbon emission data updates  Centralia Chronicle

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2 w. ago US Senate passes GOP spending bill to avert government shutdown

US Senate passes GOP spending bill to avert government shutdown  FRANCE 24 English

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2 w. ago US government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill

US government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill  BBC.com

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2 w. ago Sherrill Statement on Senate Passage of Washington Republicans’ Continuing Resolution

Sherrill Statement on Senate Passage of Washington Republicans’ Continuing Resolution  Mikie Sherrill

Politics

2 w. ago With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown

The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Shutdown averted after Schumer caves and backs Trump spending bill

The Senate approved the House-passed stopgap bill on Friday despite significant Democratic division.

Politics

2 w. ago Former Wyoming Republican Senator Alan Simpson Passes Away at 93 Years Old

Former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-WY), a lawmaker known for bridging partisan gaps, passed away at 93 years-old. The post Former Wyoming Republican Senator Alan Simpson Passes Away at 93 Years Old appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

2 w. ago Spending bill to avert shutdown successfully beats filibuster with hours until deadline

The Senate voted on a key procedural motion regarding the House-passed stopgap spending bill on Friday. If a measure is not passed by midnight, the government will enter a shutdown.

Events

2 w. ago Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to permanently classify all fentanyl

The Senate passed the HALT Fentanyl Act Friday aimed at closing loopholes exploited by drug traffickers. The bill gained approval from 84 senators, while 16 voted against it.

Politics

2 w. ago Nancy Pelosi urges senators to oppose key spending bill, risking shutdown

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending bill being considered on the Senate floor today.

Politics

2 w. ago US Senate poised to pass Republican stopgap spending bill, avert shutdown

US Senate poised to pass Republican stopgap spending bill, avert shutdown  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown

The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to avoid a shutdown or block the bill and be blamed for triggering one.

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2 w. ago Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, raising shutdown alert

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

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