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Senate Democrats sank ICC sanctions -- making Trump the court's next target

Last week, Senate Democrats tanked a vote on a bill that would have slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court for its outrageous arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant. The ICC’s …

Progressive Groups Urge Senate Democrats to Obstruct Trump Nominee Confirmations

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to join Republicans late Tuesday in voting to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general, making a corporate lobbyist, election denier, and loyalist of President Donald Trump the nation’s top law enforcement …

U.S. Senate Democrats to remain on floor overnight denouncing Trump budget nominee

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats plan to give a series of floor speeches overnight Wednesday to highlight their opposition to President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget. The tactic will keep the chamber’s staff working …

Senate Democrats promise all-night marathon of speeches in protest of Vought’s nomination

Washington (CNN) — Senate Democrats have started what they’re promising will be an overnight marathon of speeches to protest Russell Vought’s nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Vought is expected to be confirmed in a vote Thursday …

WA Senate Democrats propose stricter regulations for ballot measure initiatives

In response to recent legal challenges and a surge of Republican-backed initiatives, Washington Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to tighten regulations on the state’s initiative and referendum processes. Senate Bill 5382 (SB 5382) would require …

Senators leapfrog House Republicans on anticipated Trump budget bill

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, joins 'America Reports' to discuss a DOJ memo claiming FBI agents who 'followed orders' on Jan 6 investigations won't be fired.  FIRST ON FOX: The Senate will look to beat House …

AOC To Democrats: 'Make Republicans Fight For Every Single Step'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke out about Democrats who are acting as though everything is normal. Via Common Dreams: "No Democrat should be voting to advance [President Donald] Trump's nominees while all of this stuff is going on," said …

Senate Democrats pledge to hold floor all night in protest against Trump’s budget pick – live

Senate Democrats pledge to hold floor all night to oppose Russell Vought, Project 2025 author, as budget office director“Every single Senate Democrat will vote against Russell Vought, the Trump nominee for OMB and chief architect of the ultra-right Project …

Congress reacts to Trump's plan to take over Gaza

‘I thought we voted for America first’: Trump’s Gaza plan divides fellow Republicans

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump’s proposal that the US take over the war-torn Gaza Strip prompted confusion and skepticism from some of his fellow Republicans on Wednesday, while others backed his “bold, decisive” idea. Meeting with Israeli Prime …

Republicans Fold Like Little Origami Cranes To Back Trump's Contentious Nominees

WASHINGTON — A group of Republican senators hemmed and hawed for months over whether to support President Donald Trump’s most controversial nominees — people who’ve parroted Russian talking points, spread dangerous conspiracy theories, faced allegations of …

Senate Republicans insist Elon Musk isn't in charge after whirlwind actions

Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration's sweeping revamp of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) led by Elon Musk, but some lawmakers downplayed the billionaire's power over the president -- despite criticism from …

Republicans aim for 'roughly' $1 trillion in cuts as budget talks hit snags

House Republicans are setting their sights on achieving tech magnate Elon Musk’s goal of slashing nearly $1 trillion in federal spending as they face delays in ironing out a budget resolution. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) confirmed this week …

Senate to move Trump agenda as House GOP splinters over spending cuts

Senate and House Republicans, after weeks of sparring over which chamber holds the key to enacting President Trump’s legislative agenda, are moving forward with separate budget plans. It’s a problem because both chambers must adopt identical budget …

Sen. Schumer Urged Democrats to Oppose Trump Nominees in Protest of His Policies

Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, urged Democratic senators on Tuesday to join him in voting against all of President Trump’s nominees in a show of protest against Mr. Trump’s unilateral moves to dismantle and defund major portions of …

Senate panel to consider budget blueprint next week to kick-start Trump agenda

The Senate Budget Committee next week plans to consider a budget blueprint that will call for $300 billion in new funding for border security and defense needs, as well as an equal number of offsets. The move from the Senate Republicans to implement their …

Glitchy connections and busy signals: Amid firehose of Trump news, Mass. Congressional delegation’s phones are jammed.

De Ruiter was one of hundreds of concerned constituents who, upset by President Trump’s seemingly endless parade of executive orders and Elon Musk’s and his sweep through federal agencies in the name of the Department of Government Efficiency, turned to …

Elon Musk’s assault on US government prompts muted Republican disquiet

Some Republican senators have begun voicing muted alarm over Elon Musk’s aggressive intrusion into the US federal government, which has triggered Democrat accusations of a coup. Musk has provoked opposition outrage after forcing access to the government’s …

Senate Republicans to move forward on Trump agenda as House stalls on budget

Washington — Senate Republicans said Wednesday that they intend to move forward with their own plan to approve key components of President Trump's agenda beginning next week, as the House efforts to start the budget reconciliation process have stalled. …

MatchAwards & Hem Education Foundation Partner to Boost Early Childhood Education & Business Growth in Uganda & the U.S.

Strategic Partnership Aims to Empower Young Learners and Facilitate Cross-Border Business Opportunities FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards, an AI-powered socio-economic platform designed to …

FRANK MORANO FILES DOUBLE THE NEEDED SIGNATURES IN RECORD TIME TO QUALIFY FOR NYC COUNCIL BALLOT

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a stunning show of grassroots enthusiasm and support, Frank Morano, candidate for New York City Council in the 51st District, has officially filed more than double the …

International Institute of Los Angeles Expresses Deep Concern Over Suspension of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) stands in solidarity with refugee communities and expresses profound concern regarding President Donald Trump's recent …

Affinity Group Publishing Spotlights Latest News on Mexico, Canada, China Tariffs

Explore thousands of news articles on global trade tensions, and other trending news, labeled by political bias WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With President Donald Trump's recent announcement of …

Nachhaltige Lösungen für Kühlwassersysteme senken Wasserverbrauch und Kosten drastisch

Nachhaltige Lösungen für Kühlwassersysteme senken Wasserverbrauch und Kosten drastisch HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Als ein CleanWater-Tech-Pioneer revolutioniert BlueActivity die Wasserbehandlung, indem erstmalig …

PFAS 'forever chemical' policies expected to be more expansive in states this year, new analysis finds

Anticipated 2025 state actions will also focus on toxic chemicals in cosmetics and plastics PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Safer States released its 2025 Analysis of State Legislation Addressing Toxic …

California Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie Responds to 'Day Without Immigrants' with Call to Support Local Businesses

Sharifah Hardie, Candidate for California Governor emphasizes unity and action, urging Californians to create a win for all by supporting local communities. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a …

Ed Rollins Launches Political Action Committee to Support Bill Spadea for New Jersey Governor

MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ed Rollins, renowned for his role as Ronald Reagan’s 1984 campaign manager, has announced the establishment of a new Political Action Committee dedicated to supporting Bill Spadea …

Weird But True: How the Grateful Dead and a New York City Designer Sponsored the 1992 Lithuanian Basketball Team

The True Story Behind Greg Speirs' Legendary Slam-Dunking Skullman Lithuanian Basketball Tie Dye Uniforms NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lithuanian Olympic Men’s Basketball Team showed up on the …

CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, …

ThinkCareBelieve: President Trump New DOGE Investigates USAID

Washington, DC, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Links to ThinkCareBelieve's Articles:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/02/03/usaid-gets-audited/ https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/02/05/the-u-s- …

United Steelworkers union welcomes B.C. government's initiative to fast-track major projects, advocate for forest ...

BURNABY, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes Premier David Eby and the Government of British Columbia’s decision to expedite major projects, representing an investment of approximately $20 …

Latino Pastor Handling 100 calls and Providing Critical Services for Undocumented Immigrants

Reverend Bolívar Flores: A Pillar of Hope and Assistance for the Undocumented Community in New Jersey JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the launch of an emergency hotline dedicated to providing …

ACT Secures Landmark Victory as Cayman Islands Moves Toward Cruise Tourism Referendum on Election Day

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Cruise Tourism (ACT) in the Cayman Islands is celebrating a hard-fought victory following yesterday’s consensus by the majority of Caymanian lawmakers to move …

Ongoing security challenges in the OSCE region in focus as Spain chairs OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation

Spain led its second meeting as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) on 5 February, reaffirming the country’s strong commitment to the Organization and its principles. Spain aims to strengthen dialogue and co-operation on security- …

OSCE Mission in Kosovo hands over servers to Central Election Commission to strengthen election management in Kosovo

In its continuous efforts to improve digital efficiency, transparency, and integrity of the election management in Kosovo, the OSCE Mission, alongside the German Embassy, handed over three servers to the Central Election Commission (CEC) today. The servers …

Women’s Leadership Advocate Dr. Linda Pajoel Endorses Colleen James for Kitchener Centre MPP

Dr. Linda Pajoel Backs Colleen James, Highlighting the Power of Women’s Leadership and a Shared Commitment to Economic and Community Empowerment. KITCHENER, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Linda Pajoel, a multi-award- …

Defense Secretary Hegseth Asked to Lift Reid Hoffman’s Security Clearance and to Challenge Microsoft Board Membership

FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) today asked Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to lift the security clearance of Reid Hoffman, who until recently was a member of the …

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named Grand Marshal of the Los Angeles 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade

Rescheduled Parade to Take Place on February 17th, 2025, Following Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade, a cherished celebration of Dr. Martin …

Lack of accreditation by Tajikistan less than a month before elections makes continuation of OSCE observation mission ...

WARSAW, 4 February 2025 – The lack of assurance by the authorities of Tajikistan that international observers will be accredited has regrettably made it necessary to cancel the observation of the country’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, the OSCE …