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Is the Sun Setting on Pennsylvania’s Solar Future?

Trump administration rescinds $156 million to help power low-income homes; state legislature remains an obstacle if the money is restored.

Capital & Main · Sep 29, 2025

US senator calls on big oil to disclose suspected lobbying over Trump plan to axe key climate rule

Senate committee investigates suspected push that led administration to overturn EPA’s endangerment finding

The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025

White House embraces density concept in developing energy policy - Roll Call

Some Republicans from districts with a lot of renewable energy projects say they prefer more of an “all-of-the-above” approach.

Roll Call · Sep 8, 2025

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NRC commissioners emphasize safety as priority in Senate hearing - Roll Call

“We don’t rubber-stamp anything at the NRC,” Chairman David Wright tells senators concerned about Trump's push for new nuclear projects.

Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025

Once-routine US attorney nominations become embroiled in politics - Roll Call

While Democrats try to thwart Trump on U.S. attorney nominees, Trump has worked to go around Democrats entirely.

Roll Call · Jul 30, 2025

Trump won’t rule out pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell. Can anyone trust her?

ANALYSIS: His own Justice Department called her a liar. Now the president’s allies prepare for testimony from the convicted trafficker that risks feeding conspiracy theories and overlooking victims, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Democrats confront appropriations trust deficit with White House - Roll Call

Democrats say they face a test of faith on whether to trust a bipartisan appropriations process for the next fiscal year.

Roll Call · Jul 22, 2025

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First Thing: Democrats ‘too polite’ in fight against fossil fuel giants, says senator

Sheldon Whitehouse was giving his 300th climate speech to the Senate. Plus, the human chain that helped a bookstore relocate

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

Democrats and climate groups ‘too polite’ in fight against ‘malevolent’ fossil fuel giants, says key senator

Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island gives 300th climate speech on the US Senate floor

The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2025

US Senator Warns Of Fossil Fuel Coup, Economic Reckoning

One of the US Senate's leading climate advocates says President Donald Trump's administration no longer governs -- it "occupies" the nation on behalf of Big Oil.

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2025

Emil Bove’s confirmation hearing was a travesty

Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove echoed a Mafia code of silence as Senate Republicans shielded him from scrutiny.

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025

Senate Republicans echo Trump allegations on Biden autopen use - Roll Call

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to air questions about use of the autopen in the Biden administration.

Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025

Senators spar over nationwide injunctions stopping Trump policies - Roll Call

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday aired grievances about district court rulings against the Trump administration.

Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025

Meta plans for gas-powered datacenter face Democratic probe

Meta has been given until May 28 to respond to a Senator's request for further information on the basis of transparency.

TechRadar · May 19, 2025

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Roll Call · May 14, 2025

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments over birthright citizenship - Roll Call

Justices will give a first glimpse Thursday of how they intend to handle the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.

Roll Call · May 9, 2025

Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85 - Roll Call

The tenure of the late Justice David H. Souter on the Supreme Court helped shape the modern era of judicial confirmations.

Reason · May 9, 2025

President Biden's and the Democrats' Assault on the Supreme Court and the Rule of Law

Democrats tried to alter unconstitutionally the membership of the Supreme Court; they extorted Facebook into censoring free speech; they issued presidential executive orders unsupported by statute; and they pushed unprecedented prosecutions of Biden's predecessor in office, and his 2024 opponent, in the presidential race.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Chuck Schumer struggles to meet the moment as Democrats call for leadership

ANALYSIS: The Senate Democratic leader is increasingly finding himself out of step with both his party’s voting base and his colleagues in Congress, writes John Bowden

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Latin Times · May 1, 2025

Democrats Find Win-Win Scenario In Losing Vote To Stop Trump's Tariffs In The Senate

Democrats lost a vote to undo Trump's tariffs in the Senate. However, even though some members questioned the leadership as a different strategy could have seen the bill passed, the move is still being seen as a win by some given its symbolic meaning

International Business Times · May 1, 2025

Senate Republicans Block Democratic Resolution To Halt Trump's Global Tariffs

The resolution failed in a 49-49 vote, largely due to the absence of two senators, including one Democrat.

Fortune · Mar 24, 2025

In Congress, Republicans steer clear of investing in Trump Media or Tesla

Politically, Republicans can’t get enough of what President Trump and Elon Musk have wrought. But they have not put their money where their mouths are.

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2025

Big oil is waging ‘biggest campaign of political interference in US history’, senator says

Fossil fuel groups poured a record $96m into Trump ahead of the 2024 election, demanding more scrutiny, not less, says Sheldon Whitehouse

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2025

‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting

Ukrainian leader abruptly left White House after being publicly berated by US president in Russia ceasefire talks

Conservatives Mock Sen. Whitehouse's Attack On FBI Director Nominee

Debate ensues over Sen. Whitehouse's criticism of FBI director nominee Patel, with concerns raised about his qualifications and potential repercussions.

Latin Times · Feb 20, 2025

Democratic Senator Mocks Trump After He Referred to Himself as 'King': 'A Royal Pain in the Ass'

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Donald Trump's "king" remark, which also sparked online backlash over Trump's disregard for America's democratic principles.

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