Democratic senators
Coverage of Democratic senators in the Nexus archive.
- Dem senators urge FCC to put Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger on hold over foreign investor worries
Democratic senators urged the FCC to pause the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger until July 1 due to concerns about foreign ownership.
- Democratic senators question DOJ decision to drop case against billionaire
Democratic senators are questioning the Department of Justice's decision to drop a case against billionaire Gautam Adani. The case involves Adani in Navi Mumbai, India.
- Graham Platner gives flimsy excuse to Dem senators pressing him about skeletons in the closet during high-stakes meeting: report
Graham Platner privately acknowledged more rumors about him exist but insisted they are false, according to a report. He faced questions from Democratic senators during a high-stakes meeting.
- Pressure builds for crypto ethics compromise
The Trump administration is acknowledging that failing to reach a deal with Democratic senators on cryptocurrency profit regulations could block digital asset legislation. Discussions focus on balancing administrative interests and legislative progress, with potential restrictions on presidential family ventures but not the Trumps' World Liberty Financial.
- Democratic senators push for AI guardrails on military in NDAA
Democratic senators are pushing for AI guardrails in the NDAA to limit military use, including restrictions on nuclear weapons, surveillance, and AI deployment. The House Armed Services Committee is set to debate the bill.
- Scoop: Platner heads to D.C. as Democrats worry over his campaign
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate primary frontrunner, is set to meet with Democratic senators in Washington to address allegations of sending explicit text messages to multiple women in 2023. Democrats express concerns about his viability in a critical Senate race, while Platner's campaign disputes aspects of the reporting but does not deny the central claim.
- Senate Democrats call for White House election security czar’s removal
A group of Democratic senators are demanding the removal of the White House election security director, Kurt Olsen, due to time constraints on his temporary appointment. The senators cite that Olsen's service has exceeded legal limits for special government employee appointments. The demand is based on the public record of Olsen's tenure.
- Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon
Twelve Democratic Senators have written to the CENTCOM commander questioning possible US involvement in Israel's displacement campaign in Lebanon, specifically regarding 'mass evacuation zones'. The letter raises concerns about the US role in the campaign. This action indicates scrutiny of US military actions.
- Democratic senators warn Trump administration against taking ‘any illegal activity’ to stymy voting
Nearly 30 Democratic senators warned government agencies against engaging in 'illegal activity' to enforce a March executive order by President Trump requiring states to verify citizenship for voting. The senators argued that voting is already restricted to U.S. citizens and that the Constitution grants states authority over election procedures.
- Hegseth argues 60-day clock on Iran war stopped with ceasefire
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the 60-day clock for the Iran conflict paused after President Trump announced a ceasefire. Trump notified Congress about military operations in Iran on March 2, with Friday marking the 60-day milestone under the War Powers Resolution.
- Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Democratic senators have launched an investigation into a Kuwait strike that killed US troops. Surviving troops disputed the Pentagon's account, claiming their unit was unprepared to defend itself during the attack.
- Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed US troops
Democratic senators have initiated an investigation into a strike on a US military command post in Kuwait that resulted in the deaths of US troops. Surviving troops contradicted the Pentagon's account, claiming the unit was unprepared to defend itself during the attack.
- Democrats say cuts to social security have caused ‘customer service chaos’ for American seniors
A report by Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, criticizes Trump administration cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA), citing 'customer service chaos' for seniors and disabled Americans. The investigation revealed phone wait times over 10 times higher than SSA's claimed durations, with many calls unanswered.
- Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel
The U.S. Senate vote on an arms sale to Israel revealed significant opposition, with 40 out of 47 Democratic senators blocking military bulldozers. Rights advocates described the outcome as a 'historic shift' in U.S. support for Israel.