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Trump's Mixed Messages Over the Execution Livestream as Vance and Catholic Leaders Question the Plan

President Donald Trump has given conflicting accounts about a proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution, prompting criticism from politicians, Catholic leaders, survivors and Vice-President JD Vance.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Nidal Hasan execution livestream: Which Republicans are urging the Pentagon to reconsider?

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis described the proposal as “beyond disgusting.” He said he supported the death penalty for Hasan but strongly opposed a public execution. Utah Senator John Curtis also raised concerns and called on Hegseth to reconsider the plan.

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Wildfire bill to ease path for controlled burns passes Senate

The Senate passed legislation that would amend the Clean Air Act to ensure states would not be penalized for conducting prescribed burns intended to prevent larger, uncontrolled wildfires by unanimous consent on Tuesday. Under current law, states are required to meet air quality standards for particulate matter pollution. Controlled burns can…

Roll Call · Sep 29

Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch

Putin ally helped cover cost of renting private island in the Bahamas for wedding of Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

GOP senator calls for probe of Donald Trump Jr. over Russian-funded wedding

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The Independent UK · Sep 22

Republican senator says Donald Trump Jr should be subpoenaed over wedding party funded by Putin-linked oligarch

Utah Sen. John Curtis also called for Hunter Biden to be subpoenaed

The Independent UK · Sep 22

‘What they’ve done’: Adam Kinzinger is astounded after Republicans warn about $40 trillion in debt they allegedly helped make possible

How do you solve a problem like a national debt?

We Got This Covered · Aug 21

Wildland firefighting bill gains steam as smoke reaches Congress

Wildfire smoke drifting into Washington, D.C., from the Western U.S. and Canada this summer made it hard to ignore the national threat stronger wildfires pose to lawmakers’ constituents across the country. As a result, a bipartisan coalition led by Western lawmakers has a better shot this year at enacting legislation…

Roll Call · Aug 19

States may get power to sponsor worker visas in the US under new bipartisan bill

Pilot programme would allow states to address labour shortages while Washington retains control over security checks and immigration enforcement

The Economic Times · Aug 5

The not-so-secret filibuster society

President Donald Trump has made his position clear: He wants Senate Republicans to nuke the legislative filibuster and push through a sprawling voter ID bill. It’s enough to make some Republicans think twice before leaping to the filibuster’s defense, as the arcane details of Senate procedure spark strong emotions and…

Roll Call · Aug 3