Maria Cantwell

Senate Majority Leader John Thune initiated action on bipartisan college sports legislation, the Protect College Sports Act, led by Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. The bill, which addresses athlete payments and conference expansion, gained support after the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences dropped opposition following a compromise on athlete payment caps. A vote could occur as soon as Friday, with optimism for securing over 60 Senate votes.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state destroyed at least 600 structures and forced 60,000 residents to evacuate near Spokane. Fires remained 0% contained, with 14 missing persons reported, while similar blazes in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah threatened hundreds more homes and livestock.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state, near Spokane, destroyed at least 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people. The fires, which burned 12 square miles and were 0% contained, were among dozens across the Western U.S., with similar blazes reported in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. No injuries were reported, but evacuees included patients from a U.S. Veterans Affairs hospital.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state destroyed at least 600 structures and forced 60,000 residents to evacuate in the Spokane area. The fires, which were 0% contained, burned 12 square miles and were part of dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. Additional fires in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah threatened hundreds of homes and cattle, with dry weather expected to hinder containment efforts.

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations, with fires also affecting Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. The blazes, exacerbated by dry weather, have not been fully contained, and no injuries have been reported so far.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed at least 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area. The fires, part of broader Western U.S. wildfires, have burned 390 square miles in Washington and threaten over 600 homes in Idaho and Oregon. No injuries have been reported, but officials warn of ongoing challenges due to dry weather.

President Donald Trump urges Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, while Democratic senators avoid endorsing its outright removal, advocating exceptions for specific measures. Lawmakers debate the filibuster's application, with some Democrats supporting its elimination for constitutional violations or voting rights legislation.

President Trump is urging Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, but Democratic senators oppose an outright removal, instead supporting exceptions for specific legislation. Republican lawmakers acknowledge the lack of votes to remove the filibuster, while Trump claims Democrats would eliminate it if they regained power.

The SEC and Big Ten have agreed to support the 'Protect College Sports Act' after intense negotiations involving senators and White House officials. Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, and Eric Schmitt led bipartisan efforts to finalize the bill, which aims to protect women and Olympic athletes in college sports. The White House, including President Trump, actively engaged in pushing the legislation forward.

The Big Ten and SEC conferences agreed to support a Senate bill regulating college sports, increasing its chances of passing before the Senate summer recess. The bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, includes a revised $27.5 million player retention cap and concessions on third-party name-image-likeness deals. Unresolved questions remain about compliance with the House settlement and the role of the College Sports Commission.

Parents' rights groups aligned with the MAGA movement and socially conservative organizations are urging Congress to implement strict online safety rules for children, including legal requirements for technology companies to prevent harm. They emphasize a 'duty of care' framework and oppose preemption of state laws, as seen in their letter to Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. The push comes amid broader efforts to address kids' safety in technology and negotiations over related legislation.

New NOAA research shows hurricane hunter data improves track and intensity forecasts by 10-20%, saving $25 million per hurricane impact. The study also found post-landfall rainfall forecasts improved for storms like Harvey (2017) and Florence (2018). A bipartisan bill proposes $2.5 billion to expand NOAA's aging hurricane hunter fleet from 3 to 9 aircraft.

Efforts to pass the Protect College Sports Act, aimed at regulating college athletics, face significant opposition from major conferences like the Big Ten and SEC over media rights and antitrust provisions. The bill, which advanced from the Senate Commerce Committee, is stalled as universities demand changes, particularly regarding a provision allowing joint media rights negotiation, which powerful conferences argue would undermine their financial advantages.

The Senate Commerce Committee's bipartisan leaders, Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), have revised the Protect College Sports Act to address concerns from the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences. The updated bill includes legal protections for schools, a $20 million athlete retention fund, and concessions on media rights pooling, but key demands like excluding postseason tournaments from media pooling and removing merger restrictions remain unresolved. The conferences have until 9 a.m. Wednesday to decide on supporting the bill.

A coalition of 60 child safety groups urged Senate Commerce Committee leaders to prioritize robust online safety legislation requiring tech companies to mitigate known harms to children. They criticized the House's recent bill for lacking a 'duty of care' standard and called for state AI laws to remain unpreempted. Sen. Andy Kim introduced a bill modeled after a California law to ensure age-appropriate content for children.

The SEC and Big Ten conferences have not supported the 'Protect College Sports Act' in its current form, as Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell work to revise the bill before Congress's August recess. The legislation aims to regulate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, eligibility, transfers, and conference realignment, but faces opposition from the conferences over concerns about media rights and expansion. The bill's passage remains uncertain as time runs out before the recess.

Senator Eric Schmitt, along with Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, is working towards finalizing a college sports bill. They have engaged with Southeastern Conference and Big Ten commissioners and discussed the issue with President Donald Trump. The bill's readiness for Senate floor consideration is pending, alongside a separate crypto bill.

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell are working to gain support from the Big Ten and SEC conferences for a legislative proposal to establish national rules for college athletics. The bill aims to create regulations for athletes, coaches, and media rights but faces skepticism from the conferences over litigation risks and antitrust protections. Cruz seeks to finalize the deal before the college sports season begins in late August.

Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell are working to finalize a bipartisan college sports bill ahead of a potential July Senate vote. The bill aims to establish federal rules for college athletics, including transfer policies and coach recruitment restrictions, but faces challenges in securing consensus due to concerns from universities, conferences, and lawmakers about liability and media rights provisions.

Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are urging Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to step aside following an allegation of sexual assault. They described his behavior as unacceptable.

A bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation has passed the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee but faces opposition from major college sports conferences and challenges in securing enough votes to overcome the legislative filibuster. The bill, supported by President Donald Trump and college sports organizations, aims to address issues arising from NCAA name, image, and likeness (NIL) guidelines but is opposed by the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences.

A bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation has passed a Senate committee but faces opposition from major college conferences and legislative challenges. The bill, supported by both parties and President Donald Trump, aims to address issues arising from NCAA NIL guidelines but is opposed by the Big Ten and SEC conferences.

Key Democrats Maria Cantwell and Richard Blumenthal urge the House to reject the House version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) due to concerns about tech company lobbying and risks to bipartisan efforts. They warn the Senate version may be compromised if the House bill is passed, which lacks key provisions like the 'duty of care' for children's online safety.

A bipartisan college sports bill to establish national standards for athlete compensation advanced in the US Senate Commerce Committee but faces opposition from major conferences like the Big Ten and SEC. The bill, supported by President Donald Trump and both parties, aims to address issues stemming from NCAA's 2021 NIL guidelines but must overcome legislative hurdles and a narrow timeline.

A bipartisan college sports bill to establish national standards for athlete compensation has passed a Senate committee with a 19-9 vote but faces opposition from major college conferences like the Big Ten and SEC. The bill, supported by President Donald Trump and multiple senators, aims to address issues from NCAA NIL guidelines but requires 60 Senate votes to overcome the filibuster.

A bipartisan college sports bill to establish national standards for athlete compensation advanced from the US Senate Commerce Committee but faces opposition from major conferences like the Big Ten and Southeastern. The bill, supported by both parties and President Donald Trump, aims to address issues arising from NCAA guidelines allowing athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), though it requires 60 Senate votes to overcome the filibuster.

The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bipartisan bill to reform college sports by establishing a nationwide payout framework for athlete compensation and restricting transfers between schools. The legislation aims to address NIL (name, image, likeness) deals and prevent major programs from outbidding smaller schools for top athletes.

The Senate is advancing legislation to address name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights and transfer rules in college sports. A bipartisan bill proposed by the Commerce Committee aims to establish a national payout framework and limit athlete transfers to one per five years. Key senators include Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, and John Hickenlooper, while Cory Booker and Tommy Tuberville oppose the measure.

A bipartisan bill called the Protect College Sports Act faces a Senate committee test, aiming to regulate player payments, limit transfers, and restrict coach job changes. The bill has support from some athletic conferences, the NFL, and the Olympic committee but lacks endorsement from the SEC and Big Ten. Political divisions and potential amendments remain as the Senate Commerce Committee debates the legislation.

A bipartisan bill aimed at regulating college sports, including player payments and coach job changes, faces a Senate committee test after weeks of revisions. The Protect College Sports Act has garnered support from some athletic conferences and the Olympic committee but lacks endorsement from major conferences like the SEC and Big Ten. Congressional support remains divided, with key Democrats undecided and some Republicans opposing the measure.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed concerns that the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan Senate bill, could increase litigation rather than reduce it by allowing athletes to file civil lawsuits. Sankey and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti requested revisions to limit legal exposure for schools and conferences, including broader preemption of state laws and clearer protections for compliance. The bill, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, aims to address college sports reforms but faces criticism over its potential legal and financial impacts.

Senator Eric Schmitt discussed his diving catch during the Congressional Baseball Game and his efforts to reform college athletics. His catch, which went viral, was highlighted on SportsCenter. Schmitt has collaborated with other legislators to address issues in college sports, including financial sustainability and conference realignment.

US Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell promoted a bipartisan college sports bill to set national standards for athlete compensation, aiming to 'restore order in college athletics.' The bill faces opposition from major sports conferences and seeks to address issues like NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) disparities and NCAA transfer portal controversies.

US Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell promoted a bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation, aiming to address issues like name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights and antitrust protections. The legislation faces opposition from some sports conferences but is framed as a compromise to restore order in college athletics.

US Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell promoted a bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation, addressing issues like NIL rights and transfer portal rules. The legislation faces opposition but is framed as a necessary compromise to stabilize college sports. The bill includes provisions for a national NIL standard, antitrust protections for the NCAA, and a five-year eligibility timeline for athletes.

US Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell promoted a bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation, aiming to address challenges in college sports. The bill, facing opposition from major sports conferences, includes provisions for a national NIL standard, antitrust protections, and a five-year eligibility timeline. Cruz and Cantwell emphasized the bill as a necessary compromise despite disagreements among stakeholders.

US Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced a bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation, aiming to address challenges like name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights and transfer portal issues. The bill, which requires 60 Senate votes to pass, faces opposition from major sports conferences but is promoted as a necessary compromise by its sponsors.

US Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell promoted a bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation, aiming to address challenges in college sports including NIL rights and antitrust issues. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Eric Schmitt and Chris Coons, faces opposition but is framed as a necessary compromise to restore order in college athletics.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces mounting scrutiny over allegations including a Nazi tattoo, communist affiliations, and past misconduct. Republican senators criticize him openly while many Democratic senators avoid commenting, with some stating the decision should be left to Maine voters.

Republican senators are criticizing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over allegations including a Nazi tattoo, communist affiliations, and inappropriate behavior, while many Democratic senators avoid commenting. New York Times reports detail claims from ex-partners alleging harmful fantasies and awareness of the tattoo's Nazi symbolism.