Seven and counting? Tally of open Senate seats continues to climb - Roll Call There are currently seven open Senate seats, above the average for an election cycle, with potentially more departures to come. Roll Call · Jul 1, 2025
‘Big, beautiful’ budget reconciliation package passes Senate - Roll Call Senate Republicans pushed a mammoth budget reconciliation bill through their chamber Tuesday morning over vehement Democratic objections. Roll Call · Jul 1, 2025
Trump won't rule out deporting Tesla CEO Elon Musk: 'We'll take a look' Asked by reporters whether Musk, a naturalized citizen, might be kicked out of the country, the President suggested he might consider the idea. Fortune · Jul 1, 2025
Elon Musk says Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' could spell disaster for America. Here are its biggest pain points, according to critics While President Trump is banking on his “Big Beautiful Bill,” members of the Republican Party remain conflicted over key aspects of the massive piece of legislation. Fortune · Jul 1, 2025
Florida GOP Drops 'Sick' Alligator Alcatraz Merch to Flood of Backlash: 'Disgusting and Inexcusable' As Florida officials rush to open Alligator Alcatraz to detain migrants in the Everglades, the state's Republican Party premiered a line of branded merchandise. International Business Times · Jun 30, 2025
Did NYC Vote for Socialism or Against the Establishment? Plus: Senate GOP releases version of “Big Beautiful Bill” and Republicans shift on gay marriage Reason · Jun 30, 2025
Bette Midler reveals what GOP senators are hiding in their bill — and it’s worse than you thought What GOP senators are hiding. We Got This Covered · Jun 30, 2025
Uh-oh, another Trump is eyeing power. Who’s ready for round two? Not more of them, please. We Got This Covered · Jun 30, 2025
US Senate Republicans make final push to pass Trump’s ‘one big beautiful bill’ Senators extend ‘vote-a-rama’, in which bill faces series of amendments, into second day The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2025
GOP Senator Proclaims People Are 'Just Lazy' If They Push Back Against Medicaid Work Requirement Oklahoma lawmaker Markwayne Mullin told CNN Monday that taxpayers shouldn't be burdened with supporting Americans who refuse to "help themselves" by volunteering, working or attending school at least 20 hours a week. Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025
Democratic Senator Berates 'Selfish' Congress in Somber Video Against Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill': 'I Want Nothing to Do With That' Sen. Adam Schiff called his colleagues "selfish" in a somber warning against Donald Trump's sweeping legislative "Big Beautiful Bill" late Sunday night. Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025
GOP Senator Declares His Own Party is 'Betraying' Americans If They Vote for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' A Republican senator stated that members of his party would be "betraying" their constituents if they chose to vote for the "one big, beautiful bill." Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025
Full List of Senators Not Seeking Reelection After GOP's Thom Tillis Announcement: 'Hypocrisy In American Politics' Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has become the latest lawmaker to announce he won't seek reelection. Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025
‘Vote-a-rama’ drama as these 5 in GOP threaten McCain-like ‘thumbs-down’ moment on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ bill Senate to decide fate of president’s lynchpin spending bill Monday, including tax cuts and funds for thousands of new ICE agents The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025 Lara Trump is ‘taking a strong look’ at running for now-open North Carolina Senate seat A source close to the Trump family said that the current Fox News host is ‘strongly considering jumping in the race,’ adding that the odds of her throwing her name in the ring are ‘as high as one could be considering it.’
Latin Times · Jun 30, 2025 Less Than 4 in 10 Democrats Are Now Very Proud To Be Americans, Poll Shows Less than 4 in 10 Democrats now say they are extremely or very proud to be Americans according to a new Gallup poll
Roll Call · Jun 30, 2025 Supreme Court will decide GOP-led campaign finance challenge - Roll Call The Supreme Court announced Monday it will decide a Republican-led challenge to a federal campaign spending limit.
Benzinga · Jun 30, 2025 Elon Musk's Birthday Wish: Kill The Bill Before It Kills The Economy On June 28, his 54th birthday, Elon Musk didn't post celebratory photos or launch a new product.
We Got This Covered · Jun 30, 2025 ‘People who badly need’: RFK Jr. doesn’t believe in vaccines but thinks drugs are the answer Where does he get his facts?
The Texas Tribune · Jun 30, 2025 Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump As he faces the toughest electoral challenge of his career, Cornyn has also wielded his powers as a U.S. senator to lean into partisan issues prized by the GOP base.
Benzinga · Jun 30, 2025 Thom Tillis Pulls Out Of 2026 Re-Election Run After Saying He 'Cannot Support' Trump-Backed 'One Big Beautiful Bill', President Calls It 'Great News' Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Sunday he will not run again in 2026, a decision that landed less than 24 hours after he crossed President Donald Trump on a marquee tax-and-immigration bill and drew an instant primary threat.
The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2025 Senate opens debate on Trump’s bill estimated to add $3.3tn to US debt Democrats required clerks to read aloud the 940-page bill focused on tax cuts, immigration policy and healthcare
Latin Times · Jun 29, 2025 Marjorie Tayor Greene Claims Zohran Mamdani Has Only 'Been in Our Country for 6 Years.' He moved to New York When He Was 7 Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed that Democratic Mayoral candidate for New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has only been in the United States for six years, when in reality he has lived in New York for over two decades.
Latin Times · Jun 29, 2025 Trump-Musk Feud Reignited After Senate Passes 'Big Beautiful Bill' The feud between President Donald Trump and his once close ally, billionaire Elon Musk, has resumed after the Senate officially passed the GOP's "one big, beautiful" tax and spending bill.
Roll Call · Jun 29, 2025 Vulnerable North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection - Roll Call North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection after President Donald Trump threatened to seek and support a primary challenger.