Catherine Cortez Masto

Senate Democrats introduced the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act to address concerns about presidential pardon abuse, including measures to treat pardon misuse as bribery, require financial disclosures from pardon recipients, and prohibit self-pardons. The bill targets actions by President Donald Trump, who has issued pardons to allies and donors, including individuals tied to election denial efforts.

President Donald Trump is traveling to the West Coast to promote his economic agenda, including tax cuts, through events in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The White House highlights the 'Working Families Tax Cuts,' while Nevada Democrats criticize the policies, arguing they harm families and will expire. Trump faces declining economic approval ratings amid high inflation.

President Donald Trump is traveling to the West Coast to promote his economic agenda, including tax cuts, through events in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Democratic officials in Nevada criticize the policies, citing concerns over their impact on families and businesses, while a White House spokesperson highlights the tax cuts' benefits.

The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) has endorsed the CLARITY Act, a bipartisan cryptocurrency regulatory bill, citing updated provisions to combat financial crimes involving digital assets. Lawmakers aim to pass the bill before the August recess, though some Democrats have raised concerns about its current version.

Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto supports the revised Clarity Act with law enforcement changes aimed at resolving crypto regulation. The bill, backed by two law enforcement groups, addresses developer protections and ethics, and has been sent to the White House for consideration. Bipartisan efforts continue amid remaining legislative hurdles.

ICE agents attempted to arrest a 57-year-old man at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport but left before completing the arrest, leaving him handcuffed. A witness recorded the incident as agents in plain clothes tried to detain the man, later identified as Phu Nguyen of Vietnam, who was apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport the next day. Police found no outstanding warrants and removed the handcuffs after the agents left.

The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion legislative package called Reconciliation 3.0 to bypass the Senate filibuster, facing opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. The bill includes Pentagon funding, farm aid, and portions of the SAVE America Act, with no major spending cuts and scaled-back voter ID incentives. Senate Democrats criticize the third use of reconciliation, and the House aims to pass it before the August recess starting July 23.

The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion legislative package called Reconciliation 3.0 to bypass the Senate filibuster. The bill includes Pentagon funding, farm aid, and parts of the SAVE America Act, but faces opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. It does not address the cost of living and includes $10 billion for stricter voter ID laws.

The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion 'Reconciliation 3.0' package to bypass the Senate filibuster, facing Democratic opposition and some GOP resistance. The bill includes Pentagon funding, farm aid, parts of the SAVE America Act, and $10 billion for voter ID incentives. Senate Democrats oppose using reconciliation again, calling it a partisan shortcut.

Republicans are attempting to pass a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill through a Senate vote-a-rama, but face internal challenges over Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund.' Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy have filed amendments to restrict the fund, while Democrats propose redirecting funds to other priorities. Additional amendments from both parties include proposals related to tax settlements, government transparency, and intelligence leadership.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to confirm whether President Donald Trump and his family retain IRS audit immunity after the administration canceled a $1.776 billion compensation fund. Democratic lawmakers criticized Bessent for avoiding the issue during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, while a federal judge reopened Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS to investigate claims of abandoned scrutiny of the settlement.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to confirm whether President Donald Trump and his family retain IRS audit immunity after the administration abandoned a $1.776 billion compensation fund. The decision to scrap the fund faced bipartisan backlash, and the status of Trump's audit immunity remains unclear amid ongoing litigation.

Democrats face anxiety over supporting Graham Platner in the Maine Senate primary after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed Gov. Janet Mills over Platner. Platner, an untested candidate, faces media scrutiny over personal relationships, with the primary in eight days and limited political feasibility to replace him. Some allies of Mills suggest she could re-enter the race, though she has not committed.

The Vera Institute of Justice and Dream.org are launching a $500,000 campaign to oppose the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, a bipartisan bill targeting organized retail crime. The groups argue the legislation increases incarceration without addressing root causes and aim to pressure Democrats in the Senate to block its passage. Some Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Summer Lee and Shontel Brown, support the activists' stance.

An all-female, bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation is traveling to the Arctic to assess security and infrastructure amid growing geopolitical competition from Russia and China. The trip includes visits to Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Iceland, following past tensions sparked by President Trump's controversial remarks about Greenland.