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Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment Thrown Out by Senate

As many expected, the two Articles of Impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas was quickly junked by the Senate as soon as it arrived there.

President Biden Announces Key Nominee

Dec 20, 2023 11:45 PM EST By Jessel Renolayan

President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individual to serve in his Administration.

Debt Ceiling Bill Passes Senate Overwhelmingly; Next Stop is Joe Biden's Desk

Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Debt Ceiling Bill to Stop Massive Economic Crisis; Bill Now Heads to Joe Biden’s Desk

Jun 02, 2023 02:16 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The US may now have avoided a historic default that may to an economic crisis as the Senate passes the Debt Ceiling Bill. It now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk next.

Debt Ceiling Deal Passes House. But Fight Not Yet Over

Debt Ceiling Overwhelmingly Passes House But Still Has To Go Through Senate

May 31, 2023 11:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The battle over the debt ceiling has passed another hurdle as the Debt Limit Bill overwhelmingly passed the Hous of Representatives.

Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated for a Third Time

Dec 16, 2022 08:11 PM EST By Jessel Thomas

Today, after Senator Manchin's "permitting reform" provision gained support from President Biden but drew continued opposition from both parties and frontline communities, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act without Manchin's Dirty Deal provisions.

TikTok Algorithm Promotes Videos About Suicide, Self-Harm to Vulnerable Teens: Report

Dec 14, 2022 11:20 PM EST By Rotsen Rick Tidoy

A new report revealed that the algorithms for TikTok are promoting videos about suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders to vulnerable teens.

Georgia Elections: Raphael Warnock Win Cements Democratic Majority in Senate

Dec 07, 2022 08:45 PM EST By Rick Martin

Reverend Raphael Warnock, incumbent Georgia Senator, has defeated Republican candidate and NFL legend Herschel Walker in the Georgia Senate runoff election. This means that the Democrats widen their majority in the Senate.

350 Action Responds to Georgia Runoff Results

Dec 07, 2022 01:16 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

The results from Georgia's Senate runoff election show that Senator Raphael Warnock has won reelection, beating GOP challenger Herschel Walker.

Midterm Elections: Important Georgia Senate Race Between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker Headed to a Run-off

Nov 09, 2022 08:37 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Georgia Senate Elections between incumbent Reverend Raphael Warnock and former NFL and reality show star Herschel Walker has been surprisingly tighter than usual, despite Walker's many scandals. Now, the race is heading to run-off elections in December.

Mexico: Senate Handing Control of National Guard to the Military Sparks Opposition From Rights Groups, Lawyers

Sep 11, 2022 11:24 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Mexico's Senate has passed a bill that hands control of the National Guard to the Mexican Army after the measure was approved on Friday.

350.Org on Approval of US Senate's Climate Package: ‘The Movement Got Us This Bill’

Aug 09, 2022 08:33 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

After months of negotiations, the U.S. Senate has finally reached an agreement and approved a climate and energy bill worth several hundred billion dollars.

PACT Act Finally Passes After Republican Senators Shamed Into Voting for Bill; Jon Stewart and Joe Biden React

Aug 03, 2022 02:09 AM EDT By Rick Martin

After several Republican senators flipped to block the hugely popular PACT Act, the public outcry forced many of them to flip again.

Republican Senators Betray Veterans by Blocking PACT Act; Jon Stewart Delivers Scathing Speech

Jul 30, 2022 03:17 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Veterans were fuming after Republican senators betrayed them by blocking a bill that was supposed to expand their healthcare eligibility.

350.org Reacts to Senate's Surprise Climate Deal; No Bait and Switch Tactics on Climate Legislation!

Jul 29, 2022 12:26 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Today, after weeks of back and forth, Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced they had reached a long-sought agreement on climate and energy legislation.

Fossil Fuel-Funded Cop Kills California Climate Legislation

Jun 21, 2022 11:39 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Climate justice coalition keeps up the fight for CalPERS and CalSTRS divestment, promises to return with similar legislation next year.

350.org on Senate Confirming Lisa Cook to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

May 11, 2022 09:43 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

The U.S. Senate on May 10 has voted to confirm Dr. Lisa Cook's historic nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.