Kennedy defends budget request but is silent on big HHS changes - Roll Call Lawmakers seek answers to questions about sweeping cuts to federal public health infrastructure but Kennedy stays mum. Roll Call · May 14, 2025
Will Republican senator Susan Collins stay on the sidelines or take on Trump? Collins has broken with Trump in the past, but so far has been unwilling to use the full power of her committee The Guardian - US · May 7, 2025
Angus King III, son of Maine senator, is running for governor Angus King III, the eldest son of the independent Maine senator, is running for governor — an office his father held for two terms. Roll Call · May 6, 2025
These are the most vulnerable senators of the 2026 election cycle Our initial list of the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents for the 2026 cycle is shorter than usual following a string of early retirements. Roll Call · May 6, 2025
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage running for Congress - Roll Call Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced Monday that he was running for the state's 2nd District represented by Democrat Jared Golden. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
Trump budget reaction, reconciliation work headline this week at Capitol - Roll Call Lawmakers in Congress will be discussing and debating budgets, appropriations and reconciliation this week. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
At HHS, proposed cuts to medical research and public health programs - Roll Call The White House on Friday proposed a fiscal 2026 HHS budget that backs the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda of President Donald Trump. Roll Call · May 2, 2025
Republicans are telling the White House that DOGE cuts will not be permanent Conservatives have faced furious opposition from their constituents during town hall meetings in their districts The Independent UK · May 2, 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. International Business Times · May 1, 2025
Senate rejects resolution to stop tariffs in tie vote - Roll Call Senate Republicans thwarted an effort by Democrats to effectively end some of the tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump. Roll Call · May 1, 2025
Collins urges reversal of Trump's biomedical research clawbacks - Roll Call A key Republican lawmaker Wednesday called on the Trump administration to reverse course on cutbacks to biomedical research. Roll Call · Apr 30, 2025
Battle of the exes: Former Hill staffers take on incumbents - Roll Call Jake Rakov plans to challenge his onetime boss, and he’s not the only young candidate with Hill experience calling on Democrats to change. Roll Call · Apr 29, 2025
5 takeaways from first-quarter fundraising reports - Roll Call New federal fundraising reports show vulnerable senators and House Republicans amassing large war chests in advance of the 2026 elections. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025
Stock Index Futures Soar on Tech Tariff Reprieve, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +1.24%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.69% this morning, pointing to a strong open on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump paused import duties on various consumer electronics. Barchart · Apr 14, 2025
International Business Times · Apr 11, 2025 US Fed Officials See Higher Inflation Ahead As Consumer Confidence Plunges Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve on Friday warned of higher inflation and slower growth ahead due to Donald Trump's tariff policy, which has sent shock waves through global markets.
The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2025 Democrats’ problem isn’t just messaging – it’s the electoral math The House, Senate and electoral college maps pose the party’s biggest issue. It’s time to focus on structural changes
Roll Call · Apr 5, 2025 Budget plan with dueling tax, spending targets OK'd in Senate - Roll Call The Senate adopted a fiscal 2025 budget blueprint early Saturday along party lines after a debate that began the night before, teeing up the House for a climactic final vote next week.
Roll Call · Apr 4, 2025 Senate begins long night of budget votes - Roll Call The Senate kicked off a "vote-a-rama" Friday night on a revised budget blueprint that was expected to win adoption by early Saturday morning.
Latin Times · Apr 3, 2025 More Republicans Challenge Trump On Tariffs As Senator Introduces Bill Requiring Congress To Approve Them Republican Senator Chuck Grassley co-sponsored a legislation to have Congress ratify tariffs for them to continue being in effect
Latin Times · Apr 3, 2025 GOP Lawmakers Berated By Trump Defy Him Anyways and Vote With Democrats to Cancel Canada Tariffs Four GOP lawmakers defied President Donald Trump and voted with Democratic legislators to repeal the tariffs levied against Canada by the 47th president.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Four Republican and all Democratic senators vote to oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and Susan Collins joined every Democrat to oppose Trump’s tariff war
The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2025 Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans
Roll Call · Apr 2, 2025 Four Republicans help Democrats pass measure to end Canadian tariffs - Roll Call Four Senate Republicans join Democrats to pass a resolution that would end President Trump's national emergency on the northern border.
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Trump attacks four ‘disloyal’ Republicans for pushing back on Canada tariffs in late-night screed Senators McConnell, Murkowski, Paul and Collins have indicated they will vote to terminate Trump’s national emergency
Fashion Times · Apr 1, 2025 Hunger Games Fans Slam SHEIN Collab Encouraging Them to 'Rebel Against the Ordinary': 'Something the Capitol Would Do' "The Hunger Games" fans are not happy with Lionsgate and Susan Collin's new collaboration with fast-fashion megacorporation SHEIN.