Senate Confirms Scott Bessent To Lead Treasury Department With Bipartisan Support
The Senate voted on Monday to check Scott Vessent, an investor and a millionaire hedge fund manager, to serve as a supervisory President Donald Trump’s Finance Secretary. Senator approved Vessent’s nomination 67 to 29, and more than 10 Democrats joined a Republican colleague and voted in Vessent. The four Senator did not vote. (Related: The […]
‘Obstructionist Democrats’ Block Swift Confirmation Of Trump’s CIA Nominee Despite Garnering Bipartisan Support
Senate Democrats on Tuesday night blocked expedited confirmation of President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the CIA, John Ratcliffe. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut opposed a deadline deal that would hasten the confirmation of Ratcliffe, a former director of national intelligence. Mr. Murphy’s refusal to give Mr. Ratcliffe an expedited confirmation vote could be […]
Trump visits Arizona: Calls for adding 10,000 Border Patrol agents after derailing a bipartisan border bill
President Trump visits Arizona. discuss border security PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump proposed 10,000 additional jobs Sunday. border patrol agent He gave them $10,000 in retention and contract bonuses after he thwarted a bipartisan bill earlier this year that would have provided funding for more border agents. Trump made his promise […]
House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Establishing Trump Assassination Attempt Task Force
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a resolution to establish a bipartisan select committee to investigate the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. HR 1367: Taking the lead The select committee bill, introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, passed the House unanimously. The announcement comes […]
Cryptocurrency has a bipartisan appeal in Alabama, Coinbase policy expert says – ‘Crypto users in Alabama are really strong’
Over the past few years, cryptocurrencies have seen a surge in popularity worldwide. The growth of digitized payment methods has transformed markets around the world. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States by trading volume, is a product of that rapid growth. Mobile-based podcast Beyond the Blockchain recently hosted Ashley Gan, the company's […]
Bipartisan conservation legislation receives support from Alabama Senator Katie Britt
If the bill passes, ADCNR would receive about $25 million per year to implement the state's Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies 366 species most in need of protection, including bald and golden eagles, various bat species, Alabama sturgeon, American black bears, eastern spotted snakes and gopher turtles. Additionally, this bill is expected to boost Alabama's […]
Alabama officials join bipartisan delegation to Normandy for D-Day 80th anniversary
Thursday, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, one of the largest and most decisive battles of World War II. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), and Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) will join a bipartisan congressional delegation traveling to Normandy, France to mark the anniversary. Senator Tuberville's father, Charles Tuberville, […]
Sewell votes to pass bipartisan government funding legislation
U.S. Representative Terry Sewell (AL-07) voted Wednesday to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. It is a package of six domestic funding bills that would avert a government shutdown and fund programs Americans depend on. Congressman Sewell secured $9.8 million for 11 community projects that will make Alabama's 7th Congressional District safer, stronger, and […]
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund Yavapai County cleanup
PHOENIX — The Iron King Mine — a Humboldt smelter Superfund site will receive $15 million in federal funds to support cleanup efforts in the Yavapai County mining town, government officials announced Friday. According to a U.S. Senate press release, this round of funding will “clean up the Iron King Mine-Humboldt Smelter Superfund site, permanently […]
Bipartisan Leaders and Businesses Rally for Prop 479 to Sustain
Arizona's political and business leaders are rallying arms in support of Proposition 479, a bill aimed at preserving Maricopa County's transportation-critical half-cent sales tax. The tax, which has been in place since 1985 and was renewed in 2004, will be repealed at the end of this year unless voters pass an extension in November.according to […]
