Senators
Coverage of Senators in the Nexus archive.
- Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized senators for blocking changes to the social media ban for children. The proposed changes aimed to restrict children's access to social media platforms.
- Does Space Force have enough lawyers for tomorrow’s wars? Senators want to know
The article questions whether the Space Force has sufficient legal personnel to address future conflicts, prompting an inquiry by senators.
- Senators call for the military healthcare program to cover autism therapy as a basic benefit
Senators are advocating for the military healthcare program to include autism therapy as a basic benefit. The article references Logan Cabiao and his parents, Kristi and Mario, as an example.
- Senators Demand Answers From CFTC Over Alleged Polymarket Deceptive Advertising
Senators are demanding answers from the CFTC regarding allegations of deceptive marketing by Polymarket. The inquiry focuses on claims that Polymarket engaged in misleading advertising practices.
- US: Trump feuds with Senators after rare Iran war rebuke
US President Donald Trump canceled a housing bill signing ceremony and clashed with certain Senators after a rare motion seeking to limit his war with Iran. The Senate passed a new motion following the feud.
- Four new senators take oath of office
Four new senators took the oath of office after winning by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last Saturday in their constituencies.
- U.S. kills 3 people on alleged drug-carrying boat, as senators demand to see unedited video of strikes
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, as Donald Trump's administration continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America, which has now killed well over 200 people. U.S. senators are demanding to see unedited video of the strikes.
- Timeline of Bill Pulte’s appointment as acting director of national intelligence
Bill Pulte assumed the role of acting director of national intelligence on Friday. His appointment followed Tulsi Gabbard's resignation and faced criticism from senators for his lack of experience and partisanship.
- Senators seek to block Hegseth travel funds until Pentagon releases report on Iran school strike
Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon releases an investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed more than 165 people.
- Oshiomhole denies that senators’ signatures were forged in Natasha’s suspension saga
Mr. Oshiomhole denied reports that senators' signatures were forged in the Natasha suspension saga, attributing the claims to misinterpretation and misrepresentation of his comments during an interview on AIT's Politics Today.
- Senators question tobacco firms on lobbying in wake of new FDA policy
Six senators sent letters to two tobacco companies requesting details on their interactions with the Trump administration following the FDA's decision to ease restrictions on vaping products. The FDA recently authorized four flavored vaping products and issued new guidance.
- Will Republicans join Democrats in vote against DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund?
Senators are conducting a marathon voting session, called a 'vote-a-rama,' that may include a vote on the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization' fund, which a court temporarily blocked. The session is being reported by CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns.
- Rubio says U.S. is in talks with Iran over nuclear program as senators press for war endgame
Rubio states the U.S. is in talks with Iran over its nuclear program, and senators are pressuring Trump on war strategy, the Strait of Hormuz, and policies related to Cuba and Venezuela.
- Senate Votes to Ban Senators and Staff From Using Prediction Markets
The U.S. Senate passed S. Res. 708, which prohibits senators and their staff from using prediction markets. The resolution became effective immediately upon its passage.
- Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, is set to face a confirmation hearing where senators will question his views on inflation and interest rates.
- United merger with American Airlines would hurt consumers, senators say
United Airlines and American Airlines' potential merger could lead to increased ticket prices and fees, according to senators. Lawmakers warn that the merger would harm consumers by reducing competition.
- Senators Push CFTC to Probe Oil Trading Before Trump Iran News
Senators are urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to investigate oil trading activities prior to Trump's Iran-related news. The CFTC recently terminated probationary employees, including attorneys in enforcement and market oversight roles, effective immediately.