The House overwhelmingly passed its own version last month. The Senate advanced on March 13 a bill that would classify fentanyl-related substances as a top-tier narcotic, leading to tougher penalties for those behind criminal offenses related to the drug. The tally to invoke cloture on the HALT Fentanyl Act was 84-15. The bill, introduced by
Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel have caused a political and media storm in Australia. Coalition Shadow Trade Minister Kevin Hogan says Australia should leverage its vast critical mineral stores to continue negotiation with the Trump administration over tariff exemptions. The comments come after the White House confirmed Australia would not be exempt
‘If there’s a shutdown, it’s only because of the Democrats,’ Trump said, while Schumer announced he would vote to keep the government open. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump met with Republicans from the Senate Finance Committee at the White House on March 13 to discuss a budget proposal that outlines the president’s policy priorities, including extensions of
The sanctions come days after U.S. immigration agents arrested a former Columbia University graduate student who led pro-Palestinian protests last year. Columbia University said on March 13 that it has expelled or suspended some students who took over its Hamilton Hall last year amid pro-Palestinian protests, and temporarily rescinded the diplomas of others who have
‘We understand that there’s some introspection that is needed,’ Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas said at a retreat with other House Democrats outside Washington. LEESBURG, Va.—At an issues retreat outside Washington, House Democrats from multiple wings of the party said they needed to improve their communications strategy after the 2024 election. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas),
Grijalva had said last year he would not run for reelection in 2026 while receiving treatments for cancer. Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) died on March 13, leaving behind a more than 20-year legacy in Arizona’s congressional delegation. The congressman’s office confirmed his death in a statement on Thursday. He passed in the morning from cancer
The minority leader’s support in the Senate all but guarantees that the stopgap funding bill will be able to pass the Senate. WASHINGTON—Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced that he will support advancing a House-passed stopgap funding bill, effectively foreclosing the risk of a government shutdown. “I will vote to keep the government open