John Cornyn lost his primary after Trump backed his opponent. He’s now supporting a probe into Trump Jr. Donald Trump Jr. has faced backlash over foreign gifts We Got This Covered · Sep 23
Not a ‘toaster’: GOP senator urges Judiciary panel to probe Don Jr. wedding party At least one Senate Republican is calling for an investigation of wedding after-party celebrations for President Donald Trump’s eldest son, which were financed by a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin. The topic created waves on Capitol Hill on Tuesday thanks to a letter sent by Sen. John Curtis,… Roll Call · Sep 22
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 IN FULL 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
Utah's Representatives Sold Off-Roaders, Hunters, Campers, And Their Constituents Out With Latest Attack on Public Lands A host of Utah's elected representatives recently worked with the Trump Administration to, once again, shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Parks by 90%, selling out their constituents and selling them a lie that you couldn't do anything, when the only thing barred was mining extraction and development. RideApart · Jul 17
'Deeply Troubling': Senators Demand CFTC Probe Into Polymarket's Deceptive Ads as Revenue Surpasses $1 Billion Prediction market's US expansion lifts revenue past $1B, but senators probe claims of fake trades, simulated sites and undisclosed paid influencers in promotional campaigns. International Business Times UK · Jun 26
In Taylor Swift's beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate AAP · Jun 21
Taylor Swift wedding rumours grip Rhode Island town after mysterious tent appears Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill The Independent UK · Jun 21
A data center caused an uproar in Utah. Congress is watching (and waiting) ST. GEORGE, Utah — Residents from a state starving for water have become the face of local struggles against Big Tech, locked in protests against a proposed data center that at one point was set to sprawl thousands of acres larger than its infamous Bryce Canyon. Some are looking for… Roll Call · Jun 11
The Independent UK · Jun 10 A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination
The Mary Sue · Jun 9 Utah Republicans Force the Pentagon to Back Down After a Controversial Religious Labeling Policy Sparks a Military Firestorm The shift reflects Hegseth’s broader push to reassert religion’s place in the military.
Latin Times · May 26 Minnesota Prediction Market Ban Sparks Federal Lawsuit Over Polymarket, Kalshi The federal government has sued Minnesota over a new law that would make it a felony to operate, host, or advertise prediction markets in the state, opening a major legal fight over platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi at a time when regulators are already wrestling with questions about gambling,…
Roll Call · May 20 Tensions over prediction markets dominate Senate hearing Senators at a Commerce Committee panel hearing aired concerns Wednesday about rapidly growing prediction markets, appearing largely unswayed by industry arguments that they are not a form of betting subject to state regulation. Members of the committee’s Consumer Protection, Technology and Data Privacy Subcommittee were in agreement at a hearing that…
Reason · Apr 16 Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War Republicans can’t decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 ‘Unhinged’ Trump has ‘unchecked power’ and world ‘holds its breath’ with each tweet, says Schumer in call for war powers vote ‘The entire world holds its breath, wondering what's next going to come out of his mouth,’ the New York Democrat said
The Independent UK · Apr 4 Iran-US war latest: Trump confirms rescue of second American airman from downed fighter jet in Iran Race to find second crew member had been going on since the F-15 was shot down on Friday
The Independent UK · Mar 30 US senators urge Taiwan to approve $40 billion defence budget amid China tensions While the U.S does not formally recognise Taiwan, it is the island’s strongest informal backer and arms supplier
The Times of India · Mar 28 Four US senators to tour Taiwan Donald's Trump China visit A bipartisan group of four US senators will visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing in May, in a move aimed at reinforcing American alliances in Asia.
International Business Times · Mar 24 Prediction Markets Make Drastic Changes After Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reclassify Kalshi, Polymarket As Gambling Sites Prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kashi face potential regulation as gambling sites
Barchart · Mar 24 Flutter Stock Could Be a Big Winner as Lawmakers Zero In on Prediction Markets. Should You Buy FLUT Here? Flutter's stock is surging on strong results, but a new bipartisan bill targeting prediction markets could shake up FLUT's boldest growth bet. Here's what investors need to know.