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A view of the US Capitol after the Senate passed the "Big Beautiful Bill Act" earlier in the day in Washington, DC, on July 1, 2025. The Republican-led US Senate approved President Donald Trump's mammoth domestic policy bill July 1, 2024 by the narrowest of margins, despite misgivings over delivering deep welfare cuts and another $3 trillion in national debt. Republican leaders had struggled to corral support during a record 24-hour "vote-a-rama" amendment session on the Senate floor, as Democrats offered dozens of challenges to the most divisive aspects of the package. (Photo by Drew ANGERER / AFP) (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)

Senate fails to pass CR, Sen. Fetterman only Dem to side with GOP

The Senate has failed to pass a House-approved continuing resolution intended to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown. While most Senate Democrats voted against the measure due to policy disagreements, one Democrat joined the Republicans in support.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Israeli American Council National Summit at the Washington Hilton on September 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. Trump addressed the pro-Israel conference, stating that if he is not elected president Israel will be “eradicated” within two years. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

House Unanimously Passes Bill To Increase Trump’s Security After Second Assassination Attempt

The House unanimously passed a bill on Friday that will increase Secret Service protection for the two parties’ presidential nominees and vice presidential running mates.

EL PASO, TEXAS - APRIL 02: A group of migrants wait to be processed after crossing the Rio Grande river on April 02, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. Last week, hundreds of migrants seeking asylum clashed with Texas national guardsmen while waiting to turn themselves in to border patrol agents for processing. Texas continues awaiting a verdict on Senate Bill 4. Attorneys representing the state of Texas are scheduled to return to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on April 3 to continue arguing for the constitutional basis of the bill. Senate Bill 4 allows state law enforcement officials to detain and arrest undocumented immigrants suspected of illegally crossing into the United States. Thus far, all prior attempts to put the Bill into effect have been blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Second Bipartisan Senate Border Bill Fails, Democrats Shift Blame Towards GOP

A second bipartisan border security measure failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday following its introduction.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 23: U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) walks into the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill on April 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Senate takes up a $95 billion foreign aid package today for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Bernie Sanders Announces Re-election Run For Senate Seat

United States Senator Bernie Sanders declared that he is seeking a fourth term in the Senate, a move that could secure the longstanding socialist senator’s place in the upper chamber for the foreseeable future.