Senate Approves Bill to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

The Senate voted narrowly Wednesday to reverse the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality rules, in a victory for advocates of Continue reading →

As Trump fumes, senators craft a bill to protect Mueller

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four senators — two Republicans and two Democrats — are taking a step to protect special counsel Continue reading →

Senators Approve Sweeping Rollback of Dodd-Frank Banking Regulations

Back on Capitol Hill, senators voted 67 to 31 in favor of a sweeping, bipartisan bill rolling back many of Continue reading →

Quote of the Day: Trump’s assault on Factual Truth will destroy Democracy in America

“For without truth, and a principled fidelity to truth and to shared facts, Mr. President, our democracy will not last.” Continue reading →

Retiring GOP Senator Jeff Flake to give speech equating Trump to despots like Stalin

By Robert A. Vella Retiring Republican senator from Arizona, Jeff Flake, has prepared a public speech he will deliver in Continue reading →

Doug Jones declared victor in Alabama race for Senate; Roy Moore may seek recount

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — In a stunning setback for the Republican Party, Democrat Doug Jones was elected Alabama’s next senator Tuesday, Continue reading →

The Senate’s tax bill is a sweeping change to every part of federal health care

These are expected outcomes based on two key policy changes in the bill. First, the bill repeals the individual mandate, Continue reading →

Budget Resolution: Republicans plan Austerity for the American people

By Robert A. Vella Republicans narrowly passed a non-binding budget resolution in the U.S. Senate yesterday using reconciliation rules which Continue reading →