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Who will fill Dick Durbin’s US Senate seat in Illinois? Here are the candidates.: Illinois will have its first new senator in a decade after voters select ...
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Sen. Alex Padilla is forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference in Los Angeles
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Democrats Demand Hearing on Padilla’s Removal IncidentHouse Homeland Security Democrats call for testimony from Secretary Noem after Senator Padilla was handcuffed at a press event.
- Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee urged a hearing with Secretary Kristi Noem regarding the treatment of Senator Alex Padilla.
- Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a Los Angeles press conference despite identifying himself as a senator.
- Representative Bennie Thompson condemned the incident as embarrassing and demanded accountability and an apology from Noem.
- Noem acknowledged the removal was inappropriate and planned to meet with Padilla to discuss his concerns.
If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country.— Senator Alex Padilla spoke after meeting with Secretary Noem about the treatment of senators by the administration.
“You don’t know anything about Iran!”: Carlson crushes Cruz in contentious confab
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Ted Cruz Responds to Tucker Carlson’s Viral QuestionCruz called out a viral clip where he admitted ignorance of Iran's population, calling the gotcha moment irrelevant and misleading.
- Ted Cruz addressed a widely shared clip from his interview with Tucker Carlson where he was asked about Iran's population.
- He admitted not knowing the exact number but criticized the question as unfair and trivial.
- Cruz stressed that the population size does not affect the significance of Iran’s nuclear threat.
- Carlson released the brief clip ahead of the full two-hour interview to highlight this moment and frame Cruz negatively.
What difference does it make if it's 90 million, or 80 million, or 100 million?— Ted Cruz discusses the significance of Iran's population in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
Alex Padilla recounts his removal from DHS news conference in emotional Senate speech
npr.org/2025/06/17/g-s1-73157/alex-padilla-kristi-noem-los-angeles-immigration-protests-press-conference

‘This is not a joke’: Sen. Amy Klobuchar rips Mike Lee for posts about a deadly Minnesota shooting
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Senator Faces Backlash Over Controversial PostsFollowing deadly Minnesota shootings, Senator Lee's social media comments sparked strong condemnation from Democratic leaders.
- Senator Mike Lee posted inflammatory messages that mischaracterized the shooter’s political alignment and politicized the Minnesota violence.
- Democratic officials from Minnesota demanded Lee take accountability for his statements amid widespread criticism.
- The shootings resulted in two lawmakers killed and their spouses injured; the suspect was captured after Minnesota’s largest manhunt.
- Prominent figures condemned Lee’s rhetoric as harmful and called for him to retract his claims.
You need to take responsibility and accountability for what you are saying and doing out there in the social media world.— Senator Tina Smith confronted Mike Lee directly in the Capitol, urging him to take responsibility for his statements on social media.
Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election, reviving longstanding grievance
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Trump Demands Special Probe Into 2020 ElectionDespite multiple failed lawsuits and no fraud evidence, Trump insists on a special prosecutor for 2020 election claims.
- Donald Trump is calling for a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 presidential election, which he lost by over seven million votes.
- He continues to assert massive election fraud despite more than 60 unsuccessful lawsuits and judicial rulings rejecting such claims.
- The Department of Homeland Security declared the 2020 election the most secure in U.S. history, while Trump was indicted twice for trying to overturn results.
- In 2023, Trump vowed to appoint a special prosecutor targeting Joe Biden and associates over alleged corruption and election interference.
Biden was grossly incompetent, and the 2020 election was a total FRAUD! The evidence is MASSIVE and OVERWHELMING.— Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling for a special prosecutor regarding the 2020 election.
How Democratic Party Leaders Quietly Support Trump’s March to War With Iran: Some Democrats are fighting to stop Trump's Iran war, but leaders like Chuck Schumer ...
theintercept.com/2025/06/19/democratic-iran-war-trump-schumer-jeffries-meeks/

Senate Republicans hold hearing on Biden’s mental fitness as Democrats boycott: Nearly six months after Joe Biden left the White House, Senate Republicans are ...
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Senate Probes Mental Fitness of Former PresidentJune 2025 hearing features testimony from three witnesses and discusses alleged autopen use during Biden’s term.
- Senate Republicans held a hearing on Joe Biden’s mental fitness with Democrats boycotting the session.
- Three witnesses with no ties to Biden’s administration were called to scrutinize his time in office.
- Allegations about the use of an autopen for signing official documents were a key topic.
- Democrats condemned the hearing as a distraction from pressing national issues.
Apparently arm chair diagnosing former President Biden is more important than the issues of grave concern.— Senator Dick Durbin criticized Republicans for holding a hearing on the last president at a time when 'numerous critical challenges facing the nation that are under our jurisdiction.'
OpinionMissouri’s Eric Schmitt sets up hotline seeking tips about Joe Biden’s ‘mental decline’
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Tim Kaine Introduces War Powers Resolution to Prevent Trump From Attacking Iran: This comes a day after Trump floated the possibility of deeper US involvement in ...
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US Senate referee rules against cuts to CFPB, financial regulators in tax and spending bill
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Watch live: Sen. Chuck Grassley in Senate hearing on if Joe Biden was 'unfit to serve'
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US Senate floats full phase-out of solar, wind energy tax credits by 2028: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate tax committee proposed a full phase-out of solar ...
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Scoop: MAGA's new attack on the Fed: "This circular logic is intellectually dishonest."
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Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Trump’s DemandsThe US central bank forecasts only two quarter-point cuts in 2025 amid slower growth and rising inflation concerns.
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- The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5% in June 2025, resisting pressure from President Trump.
- Updated forecasts predict just two 0.25% rate cuts this year alongside slower economic growth and higher inflation.
- President Trump publicly insulted Fed Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of political bias and economic harm.
- The Fed emphasized future decisions will rely on incoming data amid uncertainty from trade policies and global tensions.
Senate parliamentarian strikes key SNAP spending cuts from GOP megabill: The Senate parliamentarian on Friday ruled against several more Republican provisions in ...
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Trump illegally deployed National Guard to LA protests, court rules: A judge has found the US president overstepped his authority in ordering the deployment of ...
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Court Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in LAFederal judge orders Guard control returned to Governor Newsom by Friday noon, citing legal overreach in troop deployment.
- A federal judge ruled that President Trump illegally deployed California’s National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
- The order states the deployment violated the Tenth Amendment and exceeded presidential authority.
- Approximately 4,000 Guard members were sent to assist with immigration enforcement and managing protests.
- The federal government promptly filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court following the ruling.
The protests in Los Angeles fall far short of 'rebellion.'— U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer regarding the illegal deployment of the National Guard by Trump.
Senate GOP Budget Draft Proposes Even Bigger Cuts to Medicaid Funding: The Senate Finance Committee text goes even further than the House version in its attacks ...
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Senate Unveils Trump Tax and Health Care BillThe 549-page bill extends tax cuts, tightens Medicaid rules by 2026, and caps SALT deductions at $10,000 per filer.
- The Senate introduced a comprehensive bill extending Trump-era tax cuts and implementing new regulations for Medicaid and Medicare.
- Medicaid cuts in the proposal are harsher than the House version, imposing work requirements starting at the end of 2026 and stricter immigration status checks.
- A $10,000 federal cap on state and local tax deductions is included, lower than the House's $40,000 limit for certain filers.
- The legislation repeals clean energy subsidies favoring fossil fuels and aims for passage by early July.
The House Republican version of this bill was already a class war, but Senate Republicans decided to inflict even more devastation on the lives of working Americans to give even larger handouts to the top.— Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., in a statement regarding the Senate Republicans' bill.
DeSantis signs bill banning weather modification in Florida: Manipulating weather in the state could carry up to five years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
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Florida Enacts Strict Ban on Weather ModificationArtificial weather changes can lead to five years in prison and fines up to $100,000 starting in 2025.
- The Florida governor signed a law prohibiting all forms of weather modification within the state.
- This legislation repeals previous rules that allowed permits for altering weather conditions.
- Violations are classified as third-degree felonies, punishable by up to five years imprisonment and substantial fines.
- State agencies must establish a reporting portal for weather modification claims and require airports to report equipped aircraft.
People got a lot of kooky ideas, that they can get in and put things in the atmosphere to block the sun and save us from climate change — we’re not playing that game in Florida.— Ron DeSantis in a video posted to social media after the Senate passed its version of the bill.
Senate Republicans unveil central piece of Trump agenda: Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) on Monday released the Senate’s long-awaited version ...
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Democrats boycott hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline: Senate inquiry addressing ‘constitutional crisis’ of Biden’s cognitive decline was ...
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Battenfeld: Will 78-year-old Ed Markey skate to another Senate term?: Markey turns 79 next month and will be 80 by the time he faces a primary ...
bostonherald.com/2025/06/19/battenfeld-will-78-year-old-ed-markey-skate-to-another-senate-term/

OpinionOpinion | America Must Not Rush Into a War Against Iran: The decision to declare war rests with Congress alone.
nytimes.com/2025/06/18/opinion/iran-war-israel-trump.html

Senate Democrats target "despicable" social media posts: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called a Senate GOP post "despicable, dangerous and deadly."
axios.com/2025/06/20/klobuchar-tina-smith-schumer-social-media-mike-lee


Republicans uncover no new intel on Biden during hearing on his cognitive abilities in office
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Trump’s tax bill could widen U.S. deficits by US$2.8-trillion, CBO says: New CBO analysis gives Democrats fresh impetus to challenge the bill as Trump pushes the ...
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Sen. Alex Padilla lashes out at Trump administration on floor of Senate: California is a test case as President Donald Trump pushes the limits of his powers ...
dailynews.com/2025/06/17/sen-alex-padilla-lashes-out-at-trump-administration-on-floor-of-senate/

Scoop: Every Senate Dem demands Trump withdraw military from Los Angeles: "Respect for our Constitution and for our civilian law enforcement demands nothing less ...
axios.com/2025/06/14/senate-democrats-trump-withdrawal-military-los-angeles


Senate Democrats Help GOP Pass Crypto Bill That Critics Call Flawed: The GENIUS ACT would “create a superhighway for Donald Trump’s corruption ...
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Congressman tells Hegseth to "get the hell out" of Pentagon in tense hearing: The congressman grilled Hegseth on issues including Marines' deployment to LA ...
axios.com/2025/06/12/hegseth-hearing-carbajal-california-congressman


Senate parliamentarian knocks pieces out of Trump’s megabill: Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has ruled that several key pieces of the massive bill ...
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The Manhandling of Alex Padilla Was a Red-Line Moment for America
: This is the essence of Trumpism: Go intentionally overboard, and then lie about it and try ...
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Murkowski says she has been "pretty clear" about her concerns with Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
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US Senate Democrats demand Kennedy explain canceling bird flu vaccine contract: U.S. Senate Democrats demanded on Wednesday Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
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Poll shows Trump’s clash with courts puts Senate GOP on defense: New polling of likely voters in Senate battleground states has found that President Trump’s ...
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Senate Democrats press Hegseth on domestic military deployment plan: Blumenthal said he was "deeply disturbed and alarmed" after Marines were sent to Los Angeles ...
axios.com/2025/06/18/hegseth-senate-testimony-blumenthal-military-domestic-protests


Search continues for man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers: Governor Tim Walz called the act "a politically motivated assassination".
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Debunking Claims Linking Walz to Minnesota ShootingsSuspect Boelter was reappointed to a workforce board in 2019; no proof connects Governor Walz to the shootings or suspect's motives.
- Conservative figures quickly spread unfounded claims framing the suspect as a left-wing extremist targeting Democrats after the shootings.
- Vance Luther Boelter, the identified suspect, had been reappointed by Governor Walz to a workforce board in 2019 without personal ties to the governor.
- Governor Walz condemned the shootings as targeted political violence and stated no evidence links him to the attacks.
- Authorities revealed Boelter had a list of approximately 70 targets, including Democratic lawmakers and health care locations.
The Vice President candidate for the Democrat party is directly connected to a domestic terrorist, that is confirmed, the only question is whether Tim Walz himself ordered the political hit against a rival who voted against Walz’s plan to give free healthcare to illegals.— Mike Cernovich speculated in a post on X about the connections between Gov. Walz and the suspect.
What we learned from Ted Cruz vs Tucker Carlson: After two hours of jousting, it became clear Cruz was trying to paint his interviewer as isolationist, amoral ...
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Fetterman dines at MAGA hangout, while dishing on Dems, could he face a primary challenge 2028?
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New Jersey Governor Race Heats Up After PrimariesSherrill and Ciattarelli won their parties’ gubernatorial primaries, setting a key November election in a politically divided state.
- Mikie Sherrill defeated five Democratic rivals by emphasizing electability and opposition to Trump during the primary.
- Jack Ciattarelli secured the Republican nomination with Trump’s endorsement, positioning himself as the best candidate to win the state.
- Both candidates highlighted their appeal to voters and criticized their opponents, with Sherrill drawing on her Navy background.
- The election is viewed as an early indicator of New Jersey voters’ response to Trump’s potential second term.
We made a strong statement about what the New Jersey Republican Party stands for: A party open to anyone and everyone who is willing to work hard and play by the rules; a party of Jersey values and common sense policies; a party that believes our best days are ahead of us if, if we have the courage to think big and act boldly.— Jack Ciattarelli during his victory speech.
OpinionThe Senate GOP’s Great Western Land Heist: A buried budget clause could force the largest public land sell-off in modern history, without a vote, a hearing ...
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Senate GOP Strips Contempt Provision From Tax Bill — But Still Lets Trump Be King
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Democratic senators hammer Hegseth as he trades barbs with them during testy hearing
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Contentious Defense Hearing Sparks Sharp ExchangesOn June 18, 2025, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced tough questions on military protest actions and controversial firings.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic senators during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing about military responses to protests.
- Senator Elissa Slotkin pressed Hegseth to confirm whether orders to use lethal force against protesters were ever given, which he denied.
- Hegseth dismissed allegations that social media influencers affected personnel decisions, asserting his sole authority over such matters.
- The hearing concluded tensely after Senator Jacky Rosen accused Hegseth of lacking control over his department.
He had more guts and balls than you because he said, I'm not going to send in a uniformed military to do something that I know in my gut isn't right ... You're pooh-poohing this.— Senator Elissa Slotkin during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
Katie Britt endorses Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor: Tuberville is running for governor instead of seeking another term in the Senate.
al.com/politics/2025/06/katie-britt-endorses-tommy-tuberville-for-alabama-governor.html

Scoop: Gabbard's Senate Intel briefing postponed amid Iran tensions: Gabbard had a principal-level White House commitment, one source familiar with her plans ...
axios.com/2025/06/18/scoop-gabbard-cancels-senate-intel-briefing-amid-iran-tensions


Trump's budget bill faces "nightmare scenario," Hawley warns: "I mean, good lord, that's just a nightmare scenario," he said.
axios.com/2025/06/20/trump-big-beautiful-bill-medicaid-hawley


Supreme Court rules against FDA, EPA: 12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here or using the box below: Happy Friday! The summer solstice is ...
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US Supreme Court Upholds Lawsuits Against Palestinian AuthoritiesThe 2019 law enables Americans to seek damages for attacks linked to Palestinian groups in Israel and the West Bank.
- The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld a 2019 statute allowing Americans to pursue legal claims against Palestinian authorities.
- The law establishes jurisdiction for violence against US citizens in Israel and the occupied West Bank and complies with constitutional due process.
- Plaintiffs include families of victims from attacks between 2002 and 2018, with a notable $655 million verdict awarded in 2015.
- The ruling comes amid ongoing Middle East conflicts, including the Gaza war since October 2023, causing thousands of casualties.
The plaintiffs, US families who had loved ones maimed or murdered in PLO-sponsored terror attacks, have been waiting for justice for many years.— Kent Yalowitz, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, discussing the long wait for justice for the affected families.
Record Debt Limit Increase Would Break Republican Precedent: A proposed $5 trillion debt limit increase could make it hard for Republicans to maintain their ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/19/business/national-debt-limit-republicans.html

Senate GOP Adds $1 Billion Tax 'Giveaway' for Big Oil to Budget Bill: That provision was secured by Senator James Lankford, who has received more than $546 ...
commondreams.org/news/gop-big-oil-tax-giveaway

FBI declassifies documents related to claims of Chinese election interference in 2020
upnorthlive.com/news/nation-world/fbi-declassifies-documents-related-to-claims-of-chinese-election-interference-2020-trump-biden-senate-judiciary-committee

US court: National Guard deployment is unlawful: Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles. He has now suffered a defeat in court ...
fr.de/politik/us-gericht-einsatz-der-nationalgarde-ist-rechtswidrig-zr-93782721.html

Sanders asks Cassidy to launch investigation into RFK Jr.’s purge of vaccine panel
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Senate Passes Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Rules Bill: The bill was a significant step toward giving the cryptocurrency industry the credibility and legitimacy ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/17/us/politics/senate-cryptocurrency-bill.html
OpinionTribune editorial: The apology Mike Lee should give: This is the apology that The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board wishes Sen. Mike Lee would give to his Utah ...
sltrib.com/opinion/editorial/2025/06/20/tribune-editorial-apology-we-wish/

US must not get dragged into 'another Netanyahu war', warns Bernie Sanders: US Senator Sanders has warned the Trump administration about the dangers of Benjamin ...
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Risks of Regional War After Israel’s Iran StrikesSanders cautions that Israel’s attack on Iran has caused rising casualties and threatens broader Middle East instability.
- Senator Bernie Sanders condemns Netanyahu’s unilateral strike on Iran as reckless and harmful to regional stability.
- The attack disrupted planned US-led diplomatic efforts to address tensions over Iran’s nuclear program.
- Sanders urges the global community to prevent escalation and promote dialogue between the conflicting parties.
- Casualties are increasing on both sides, heightening the risk of a larger conflict in the region.
The world is more dangerous and unstable as a result of the extremist Netanyahu’s government's ongoing defiance of international law.— US Senator Bernie Sanders warns about the dangers of Benjamin Netanyahu’s unilateral attack on Iran.
Sen. Patty Murray: GOP bill would put 5.4M acres of WA public land up for sale: U.S. Sen. Patty Murray warned Tuesday that a Republican-backed proposal would ...
columbian.com/news/2025/jun/18/sen-patty-murray-gop-bill-would-put-5-4m-acres-of-wa-public-land-up-for-sale/

US Senate budget bill proposal keeps cuts to solar, wind incentives: A U.S. Senate panel proposed a full phase-out of solar and wind energy tax credits by 2028 ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/us-senate-floats-full-phase-out-solar-wind-energy-tax-credits-by-2028-2025-06-16/
What to know as the Senate tries to pass Trump’s agenda bill next week: It’s go time in the Senate for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
cnn.com/2025/06/21/politics/senate-trump-agenda-bill

Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
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Senate passes GENIUS Act despite crypto corruption concerns: The measure, establishing the first regulatory framework for stablecoins, represents one of the rare ...
axios.com/2025/06/17/senate-passes-genius-act-despite-crypto-corruption-concerns


Key GOP holdouts signal displeasure with Senate’s tax and Medicaid blueprint: Several Senate Republicans who have withheld their support for the party’s massive ...
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Senate GOP leader faces pushback after members blindsided by Trump bill: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is facing strong pushback from members of the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5355927-thune-senate-medita-cuts/

‘Little Lobbyists’ Urge Senators to Oppose Trump’s Bill Cutting Medicaid: Children with disabilities and their parents who rely on the health insurance program ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/19/us/little-lobbyists-urge-senators-to-oppose-trumps-bill-cutting-medicaid.html

Trump’s megabill hits more trouble as Senate conservatives demand changes: The Senate version of legislation to enact President Trump’s agenda is hitting new ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5360058-conservatives-demand-deeper-spending-cuts/

‘Disgusting abomination’: Elon Musk tears into Trump megabill: Billionaire Elon Musk ramped up his criticism of the megabill of President Trump’s tax cut and ...
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Trump vs. Musk: 2025’s Internet ShowdownTheir public feud erupted within days, featuring serious allegations and impacting Tesla’s stock and political alliances.
Key FactsJun 06 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Elon Musk and Donald Trump publicly ended their alliance with mutual attacks centered on a significant budget bill.
- Musk’s strong opposition to the legislation escalated into personal accusations, including claims linking Trump to the Epstein files.
- The conflict intensified political tensions and caused Tesla’s stock to plummet, hinting at potential financial repercussions.
- This feud highlights how both use social media to capture attention, overshadowing critical societal debates.
Without me, Trump would have lost the election.— Elon Musk argued about his significance in Trump's election campaign during their feud.
US Senate Republicans seek to limit judges' power via Trump's tax-cut bill: The bill would limit the ability of judges to issue preliminary injunctions blocking ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-republicans-seek-limit-judges-power-via-trumps-tax-cut-bill-2025-06-13/
US Democrat taken away in handcuffs: "Hands off! I'm a senator!": Democratic Senator Alex Padilla makes himself heard at a press conference held by US Secretary ...
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Josh Weil says he can overcome Florida GOP tide and defeat U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody
sun-sentinel.com/2025/06/18/josh-weil-says-he-can-overcome-florida-gop-tide-and-defeat-u-s-sen-ashley-moody/

Senate Republican: Toppling Iran leadership would be ‘reset for the world’: Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) on Tuesday weighed in on the growing conflict between ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5356649-steve-daines-israel-iran-conflict-reset-world/

Scoop: Cotton urges GOP senators to double down on fiery LA protests: "So far, every Senate Democrat who has spoken out has backed the rioters..."
axios.com/2025/06/09/los-angeles-protests-republican-senators-cotton



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National Guard Deployed Amid Los Angeles UnrestApproximately 300 troops secure key sites in L.A. after protests erupted following ICE raids detaining 44 people.
- Following violent disturbances, Trump deployed about 300 National Guard members to protect property and federal personnel in Los Angeles.
- The possible involvement of Marine infantry units is being considered to prevent further escalation.
- The protests began after ICE conducted raids leading to 44 arrests for alleged immigration violations.
- California's governor and Los Angeles' mayor condemned Trump's actions as an unnecessary intensification despite his presidential authority.
There are violent people, and we will not let them get away with it.— Donald Trump, as he deployed the National Guard to enforce 'strong law and order.'
US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone for crypto industry: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for U.S ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-senate-passes-stablecoin-bill-milestone-crypto-industry-2025-06-17/
Republican Senate rolls back SALT cap to $10K in Trump budget bill: Democratic critics predict Lawler and his allies will eventually cave and agree to whatever ...
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GOP hawks clash with MAGA isolationists as Trump contemplates next steps in Iran: The Israel-Iran conflict is pitting MAGA isolationists against traditional GOP ...
cnn.com/2025/06/17/politics/gop-maga-trump-iran-next-steps

Congress dodges preemptive confrontation with Trump over Iran: "For too long we've surrendered [war powers] to presidents," Cory Booker said.
axios.com/2025/06/18/trump-iran-congress-war-powers


Bill Cassidy's Failure on Vaccines: America is facing the consequences of the senator’s readiness to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the benefit of the doubt.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/06/bill-cassidy-rfk-jr-vaccines/683191/

Trump Loses It at Rand Paul as GOP Budget Bill Seems Doomed in Senate: Trump went on angry rant blasting the Republican senator who seems unwilling to back down.
newrepublic.com/post/196040/trump-rand-paul-republican-budget-bill-deficit

Major differences between House and Senate versions of Trump's tax and spending bill
reuters.com/world/us/major-differences-between-house-senate-versions-trumps-tax-spending-bill-2025-06-18/

Senate bill’s Medicaid cuts draw some GOP angst: The Senate’s deep cuts to Medicaid in the tax and spending megabill are setting off alarm bells among some ...
trib.al/mXjzW3X

GOP senator says he will oppose Senate tax, Medicaid bill: Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson (R) says he cannot support the Senate bill to enact President Trump’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5353670-ron-johnson-objects-senate-bill-deficit/

GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate But Trump’s Crypto Profits Loom Over Momentum
benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45995223/genius-stablecoin-bill-clears-senate-but-trumps-crypto-profits-loom-over-momentum
After meeting with Trump, Ron Johnson softens his tone on 'big beautiful bill': Sen. Ron Johnson, a leading critic of President Donald Trump's tax and spending ...
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/06/after-meeting-with-trump-ron-johnson-softens-tone-on-spending-bill/84066219007/

Treasured Public Lands on the Auction Block in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: A Senate provision in Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill puts millions of acres of ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/public-land-highest-bidder-trump-big-beautiful-bill-1235369151/

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