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Only one Senate development was recorded in this period. Senate Democrats launched an investigation into the Pentagon's overhaul of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, alleging threats to editorial independence. The overhaul, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, includes removing the publisher, firing senior editors, and installing an active-duty officer as deputy without consultation.
Senate Democrats launched a press freedom probe into the Pentagon's overhaul of Stars and Stripes, citing threats to editorial independence.
The overhaul, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, removed the newspaper's publisher and fired senior editors for insubordination.
The Pentagon installed an active-duty officer as deputy without consultation, part of broader efforts to control military media coverage.
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Only one Senate development was recorded in this period. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced a bill that would allow active-duty and retired special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms nationwide, bypassing state restrictions. A companion bill has been filed in the House, though the proposal has drawn additional attention due to conflicting accounts from Sheehy about a past gunshot wound.
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The Senate passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in an 86-11 bipartisan vote, authorizing up to 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The bill also targets Russian officials, oligarchs, and Iran's energy sector. It now heads to the House, where its prospects are uncertain due to concerns over expanded presidential tariff powers.
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Kentucky Governor Beshear publicly called on Senator McConnell to provide proof of fitness or resign after a 43-day absence following a fall and pneumonia. McConnell's office has released only limited information, and his return date remains uncertain. Under a 2024 Kentucky law barring gubernatorial appointments, a special election would be required, which Beshear suggested could create an opportunity for Democrats.
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Republican Senator Bernie Moreno faced backlash for cursing at Dr. Anthony Fauci during a July hearing, while scrutiny grew over domestic abuse allegations against his daughter's ex-husband, Representative Max Miller. Miller is accused of throwing boiling water, holding a gun to her head, and fracturing their toddler's collarbone, but denies the claims and alleges she is lying. Moreno's office dismissed the allegations as baseless, citing ongoing litigation, and the Ohio GOP delegation largely stayed silent.
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Senate Democrats pressed the Pentagon over medical care for troops wounded in a Kuwait drone strike, demanding an Army investigation. Meanwhile, President Trump threatened to withdraw his Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche after Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis blocked a committee vote, a move that could affect the Senate's balance of power.
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President Donald Trump announced on September 2, 2026, via Truth Social that he is nominating Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to become the permanent Secretary of the Navy. Cao, a retired Navy captain and former Republican congressional candidate from Virginia, has served in the acting role since April 2026 after John Phelan was fired. The nomination requires Senate confirmation and comes amid concerns about military readiness due to the ongoing Iran war.
The Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is overhauling the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, removing its publisher and firing senior editors for insubordination, while installing an active-duty officer as deputy without consultation. Senate Democrats have launched a probe, citing threats to editorial independence. The moves are part of broader efforts to control military media coverage, restrict journalist access, and eliminate what the Pentagon calls "woke distractions," amid an unpopular overhaul and the ongoing war on Iran.
Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act on August 14, 2026, allowing active-duty and retired special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms nationwide, bypassing state restrictions. The bill mirrors the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) and requires annual firearms qualification tests and a Justice Department concealed carry class. Representative Pat Harrigan filed a companion House bill. The bill is accompanied by controversy over Sheehy’s conflicting accounts of a 2015 gunshot wound.
The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in an 86-11 bipartisan vote, imposing sanctions on Russia over its Ukraine invasion and granting President Trump authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on top Russian oil and gas buyers, including China, India, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Slovakia. The bill also targets Russian officials, oligarchs, and Iran’s energy sector. It now heads to the House, facing uncertain prospects due to concerns over expanded presidential tariff powers.
President Trump suggested temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. Attorney General after Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis blocked a committee vote. The holdouts demand changes to a $1.8 billion IRS settlement granting Trump immunity from audits. Blanche can remain acting AG, but Trump may wait until the senators leave office next year, risking a Democratic Senate takeover.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) has publicly called on Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to provide a health update or resign after a 43-day unexplained absence following a June 14 fall and pneumonia. McConnell, 84, remains in rehabilitation with no return date. The absence creates political uncertainty as an August 3 deadline nears for a special election under a 2024 Kentucky law barring gubernatorial appointments. Beshear suggests a special election could give Democrats a chance at the seat. McConnell’s office has released only two photos and a brief recovery statement.
Senator Rand Paul released over 1,000 pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci's personal diaries from the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing Fauci's private reflections on his sudden fame, criticism of President Trump as an "obnoxious adolescent," and contradictions over school closures. The release intensifies a long-running feud ahead of a contentious Senate hearing where Paul plans to question Fauci on pandemic response, gain-of-function research, and transparency. The diaries show no evidence supporting Paul's claims of a Wuhan lab leak.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated President Trump’s “patience is running out” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the stalled SAVE Act, which would require voter ID and proof of citizenship. Thune pushed back, urging the White House to secure votes themselves amid a 50-50 Senate. The dispute highlights intra-party tensions as the bill faces a 60-vote threshold, with a potential government shutdown looming in September. Trump has tied the bill’s passage to other legislation, causing a broader legislative stalemate.
On July 23, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution (214-208) directing President Trump to end hostilities against Iran. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the non-binding vote, reflecting growing bipartisan concern over rising U.S. casualties—including four troops killed in recent attacks—and the administration’s resumed military operations after a brief truce. The Senate plans a binding vote, though a veto is likely. The conflict threatens key straits and has involved 12 consecutive nights of U.S. strikes.
Senate Republicans have indicated that a budget framework passed by the House last week, which includes $73 billion in new defense spending and funding for reforms under the SAVE America Act, is not ready for Senate consideration despite President Trump's demand for passage before the August recess. The House-passed proposal faces significant hurdles in the Senate, where GOP members expressed skepticism about its readiness on Wednesday. The disagreement highlights a growing rift between the House and Senate over legislative priorities and timing, with Senate Republicans pushing back against the accelerated timeline set by the White House.
On July 29, 2026, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, declining to answer questions about his COVID-19 pandemic response. Paul ordered security to remove Fauci’s attorney and threatened contempt of Congress, with a committee vote scheduled for next week. Fauci, who received a presidential pardon from Joe Biden in 2025, accused Paul of an “unhinged obsession.” The hearing highlighted deep partisan divisions over pandemic accountability.
U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Kidd's Stuttering Act on Wednesday, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving early identification and treatment of stuttering in children. The legislation would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to add stuttering and fluency screening to standard pediatric care guidelines. The bill is named after and supported by former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who has been open about his own lifelong struggle with stuttering. The proposal seeks to ensure that children who stutter receive timely diagnosis and access to speech therapy, addressing a gap in current pediatric screening protocols.
U.S. senators have warned Apple against purchasing memory chips from Chinese companies CXMT and YMTC, which are on the Pentagon's list of entities linked to the Chinese military. Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire chips from these firms amid a global supply squeeze that is driving up memory prices. The senators argue that such a deal would make Apple reliant on critical supplies from entities the U.S. government considers a national security risk. The warning highlights ongoing tensions between U.S. technology firms and Chinese semiconductor suppliers, as well as the broader geopolitical implications of supply chain dependencies in the memory chip market.
Fox News host Laura Ingraham attended a Senate hearing on Wednesday where Dr. Anthony Fauci testified. During the hearing, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) asked about individuals who were 'shamed' during the COVID-19 pandemic for holding controversial beliefs or actions. Moreno requested that anyone in the audience who had experienced such shaming stand up. Ingraham, who was seated behind Fauci, stood up in response to the request, joining others in the audience. The moment highlighted ongoing political tensions surrounding pandemic-era public health measures and the treatment of dissenting voices.
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno faces backlash after cursing at Dr. Anthony Fauci during a July 2026 Senate hearing, while remaining silent on domestic abuse allegations against his daughter's ex-husband, Representative Max Miller. Miller is accused of throwing boiling water, holding a gun to Emily Moreno's head, and fracturing their toddler's collarbone. Miller denies the claims, alleging Emily is lying and has bipolar disorder. Moreno's office dismisses the allegations as baseless, citing active litigation. The Ohio GOP delegation has largely stayed silent.
President Donald Trump insulted CBS News reporter Jennifer Jacobs aboard Air Force One on July 27, 2026, calling her question 'stupid' after she asked why he wanted the Senate to cancel its August recess to pass the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration. Trump repeated the insult and then defended his legislative priority, warning that failure to pass the bill would be 'very bad for the party.' He also posted on Truth Social urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington or terminate the filibuster, accusing Democrats of exploiting Republican leadership. The Senate recess is scheduled from August 6 to September 14.
On July 27, 2026, President Donald Trump insulted CBS News reporter Jennifer Jacobs aboard Air Force One, calling her question 'stupid' after she asked why he wanted the Senate to cancel its August recess to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. Trump repeated the insult and then defended the legislation, warning that failure to pass it would be 'very bad for the party.' He also posted on Truth Social urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington, suggesting ending the filibuster to pass the bill and other priorities. The Senate recess is scheduled from August 6 to September 14.
The Senate on Monday night voted 51-43 to advance the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), clearing a key procedural hurdle. The vote sets up a final confirmation vote as early as Tuesday night. Clayton, a former SEC chairman under President Trump, is the nominee to oversee the U.S. intelligence community. The procedural vote largely fell along party lines, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing. If confirmed, Clayton will replace acting DNI John Ratcliffe and take charge of coordinating intelligence from 18 agencies. The nomination has been controversial due to Clayton's lack of direct intelligence experience and his previous role regulating Wall Street.
Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) and Chris Van Hollen (Md.) are holding a forum on Monday afternoon to examine President Trump's cryptocurrency investments. The forum follows the release of Trump's financial disclosure report for last year, which revealed he brought in more than $2 billion through various channels. The report was released earlier this month by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. The forum aims to scrutinize the ethical implications and potential conflicts of interest surrounding the president's crypto holdings.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) stated that a visitor to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) described the former Senate Majority Leader as 'clear-minded' while he remains in a rehabilitation center. Capito made the remarks in a video posted Saturday to independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy. She confirmed that McConnell is recovering and healing, based on reports she had heard. The update comes amid public interest in McConnell's health following his recent hospitalization and rehabilitation stay. Capito did not provide further details on the nature of McConnell's condition or his expected return to the Senate.
Senate conservatives, led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), are pressing Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to cancel the August recess so the chamber can debate the SAVE America Act, a sweeping election reform bill that President Trump has designated as his top legislative priority. Lee publicly urged Thune on social media, warning that the recess should not proceed until the bill is addressed. The move highlights internal Republican pressure to advance Trump's agenda and signals a potential clash over Senate scheduling and legislative priorities.
On July 23, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution 214-208 to restrict President Trump's military actions against Iran. Four Republicans—Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Warren Davidson, and Tom Barrett—joined all Democrats in voting yes. The resolution comes amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, including U.S. airstrikes and Iranian missile attacks on oil refineries and U.S. targets. Trump also threatened to expand the conflict to Yemen after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. A similar Senate resolution, proposed by Democrat Chris Van Hollen, requires only a simple majority and may pass due to Republican absences like Mitch McConnell's hospitalization. This is the second House passage of such a measure; a previous Senate version passed but was later reversed after Trump pressure. The article questions whether the Senate will again support curbing presidential war powers.
A bipartisan bill to cap the cost of insulin at $35 for people with private health insurance advanced through the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday. The measure passed by a 17-5 vote, with six Republicans joining all Democrats on the panel in support. Despite this committee approval, the legislation's future remains uncertain as it faces potential hurdles in the full Senate. The bill aims to lower out-of-pocket costs for insulin, a critical medication for diabetes patients, and represents a rare area of bipartisan cooperation on healthcare policy.
On July 22, 1937, the United States Senate voted decisively against President Franklin D. Roosevelt's controversial Court-Packing plan by a margin of 70 to 20. The plan, proposed earlier that year, aimed to expand the Supreme Court by adding up to six new justices, ostensibly to ease the workload of aging judges but widely seen as an attempt to shift the Court's ideological balance in favor of Roosevelt's New Deal legislation. The Senate's overwhelming rejection marked a significant political defeat for Roosevelt and preserved the Court's existing structure. The article, published by Reason.com under The Volokh Conspiracy, highlights this historical event as a key moment in Supreme Court and American political history.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced on Tuesday that Senate Republicans will 'hold' any budget reconciliation framework passed by the House, using it as a potential backup plan to prevent a government shutdown at the end of September. Thune stated that Senate Republicans will not act immediately on any budget resolution passed by the House, instead keeping it in reserve. This strategy aims to provide a legislative safety net if other funding measures fail, ensuring continuity of government operations. The move reflects ongoing partisan negotiations over federal spending and the approaching fiscal year deadline.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) stated on Tuesday that Republicans would welcome Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) into their conference if he decides to leave the Democratic Party. The potential switch is driven by growing hostility toward Israel among progressive Democrats, which has reportedly alienated Fetterman, a staunch supporter of Israel. Thune's comment came in response to a question about whether Republicans would 'roll out the red carpet' for Fetterman. The development highlights deepening intra-party divisions within the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Fetterman has not publicly indicated an intention to switch parties, but his alignment with Republican positions on Israel has fueled speculation about a possible defection.
XRP holders face a critical two-day window as Senator Elizabeth Warren's July 23 deadline for President Trump to disclose personal crypto earnings coincides with the Senate fight over the CLARITY Act. The bill would codify XRP's commodity classification into federal law, replacing a reversible regulatory interpretation. The legislation passed the House 294-134 in July 2025 and cleared the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 in May 2026, but requires 60 Senate votes. Republicans hold 53 seats but need 7-9 Democratic votes, with only about 2 secured. Three disputes are blocking a floor vote: Warren's disclosure request, a DeFi developer shield provision, and a Coinbase-versus-banks stablecoin fight. The Senate recesses around August 7, and missing that window could push crypto regulation to 2030. Polymarket traders price 2026 passage odds at 43%. XRP trades near $1.14, down 39.46% year to date.
Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the MediKids Act on Tuesday, a proposal to automatically enroll all American children into Medicare at birth and provide coverage until age 26. Kim stated that Democrats need fresh ideas to advance the healthcare debate. The plan aims to create a universal healthcare system for children, ensuring every child has access to medical coverage from birth through young adulthood. The proposal represents a significant expansion of the existing Medicare program, which currently primarily serves seniors and some disabled individuals.
This article from Washington Monthly recounts the 1856 caning of anti-slavery Senator Charles Sumner by pro-slavery Representative Preston Brooks on the U.S. Senate floor. Sumner had delivered a fiery speech, 'Crime Against Kansas,' attacking Southern senators and slavery, including personal insults against Senator Andrew Butler. Brooks, Butler's cousin, retaliated by ambushing Sumner and beating him with a metal-tipped cane, causing severe injuries that took three years to recover from. The article frames this event as a key step toward the Civil War, illustrating the violent divide over slavery. It also reviews Paul Quigley's book 'The Man Behind the Cane,' which examines Brooks's motivations and the culture of Southern 'chivalry' and violence. The piece draws parallels to contemporary political violence in the United States.
This article from Washington Monthly recounts the 1856 caning of anti-slavery Senator Charles Sumner by pro-slavery Representative Preston Brooks on the U.S. Senate floor. Sumner had delivered a provocative speech, 'Crime Against Kansas,' attacking Southern senators and their 'doughface' allies for the Kansas-Nebraska Act. He personally insulted Senator Andrew Butler, implying he had fathered children with a slave and comparing him to Don Quixote with 'the harlot Slavery' as his mistress. Brooks, Butler's cousin, retaliated by ambushing Sumner from behind with a metal-tipped cane, beating him until the cane broke. Sumner suffered traumatic brain injury and took three years to recover. The article frames the attack as a step toward the Civil War, illustrating the violent chasm between slaveholding and free states. It also reviews Paul Quigley's book 'The Man Behind the Cane,' which examines Brooks's motivations and the culture of Southern 'chivalry.' The piece draws parallels to contemporary political violence.