Tim Scott
Coverage of Tim Scott in the Nexus archive.
- Four months to midterms: 12 races that will determine the Senate majority
The article discusses the competitive Senate races that could determine the majority, with Republicans and Democrats each confident in their chances. Factors like inflation, gas prices, and Donald Trump's approval ratings are cited as challenges for both parties, while key races in North Carolina and Maine are highlighted.
- Four months to midterms: 12 races that will determine the Senate majority
The article discusses the competitive Senate races likely to determine the majority in the upcoming midterms, with Republicans and Democrats expressing confidence in their chances despite challenges like inflation and unpopular party brands. Key races include North Carolina and Maine, where candidates and political dynamics are shaping the outcomes.
- SEN TIM SCOTT: My family's journey shows America's founding promise is alive and strong
Sen. Tim Scott highlights his family's progress from working in cotton fields to achieving political success in Congress. He emphasizes America's founding principles of faith, freedom, and opportunity, citing the election of a Black senator in a former Confederate state as evidence of the nation's evolving promise. The article references civil rights leaders like Dr. King and Frederick Douglass, who advocated for America to fulfill its founding ideals.
- Supreme Court strikes down political party spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on coordinated political party spending in a 6-3 decision, ruling they violate the First Amendment. The ruling, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, removes caps on party expenditures supporting candidates, with critics warning it could increase corruption and supporters calling it a victory for free speech.
- Supreme Court strikes down political party spending limits
The Supreme Court struck down federal campaign finance limits on political parties, ruling they violate the First Amendment. The 6-3 decision removed coordinated spending caps between candidates and parties, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasizing the restrictions as disproportionate. The ruling aligns with Republican leaders' arguments against federal spending limits but faces criticism for potentially increasing corruption risks.
- Supreme Court strikes down political party spending limits
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that campaign finance limits on political parties violate the First Amendment, striking down coordinated spending limits between federal candidates and parties. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Elena Kagan dissented, warning of increased corruption risks. The decision, which affects the Federal Election Campaign Act, was supported by Republican officials and criticized by advocacy groups for enabling greater donor influence.
- Clarity Act Enters Critical Two-Week Window as Senate Heads Into Recess
The Clarity Act, a major digital asset market structure bill, faces uncertainty as the Senate recesses until July 13. Passage depends on resolving disputes over ethics frameworks for crypto holdings, Section 604 of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, and conflicts in the Agriculture Committee text, with a 60-vote threshold remaining a key hurdle.
- Warren tells Trump to 'sign the damn bill' as bipartisan housing package remains stalled in Washington
Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized President Donald Trump for refusing to sign a bipartisan housing package, calling him a 'man-child' throwing a 'tantrum.' The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, aims to address housing costs and prevent corporate consolidation in the market but remains stalled as Trump demands the unrelated SAVE America Act be passed first.
- Warren tells Trump to 'sign the damn bill' as bipartisan housing package remains stalled in Washington
Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized President Donald Trump for refusing to sign a bipartisan housing package, urging him to 'sign the damn bill.' The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, aims to address housing costs and prevent corporate consolidation but remains stalled as Trump demands passage of the unrelated SAVE America Act first.
- The Housing Solution Trump Is Avoiding
Donald Trump canceled the signing of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to address the housing crisis, to demand support for the unrelated and controversial SAVE America Act. The housing bill, passed by Congress, is set to become law regardless of Trump's actions, but his move has been criticized as using the legislation as political leverage.
- President Trump, Americans do give a s- - - about housing
President Trump addressed housing affordability in a 2024 speech, promising federal land for housing construction. In 2026, he reportedly dismissed housing concerns, canceling a bipartisan housing bill signing to prioritize his controversial election bill, the SAVE Act.
- Anthropic accuses Alibaba of mass AI capability ‘theft’
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of using 'distillation attacks' to illicitly extract capabilities from its Claude AI model through 29 million fraudulent account interactions. The company urged US Congress to impose penalties on firms involved in such activities and highlighted concerns about US AI technology theft.
- Anthropic is accusing China's Alibaba of exploiting its AI models in a large-scale attack
Anthropic accused Alibaba of conducting large-scale distillation attacks to extract its AI model capabilities using 25,000 fraudulent accounts. The company called for stronger legislation against such attacks and cited Alibaba's efforts to replicate US AI advancements without incurring training costs.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill, which had broad support in Congress, and demanded that lawmakers first pass the SAVE America Act, a controversial election security measure. The housing bill aimed to lower construction costs and regulate institutional home purchases, but Trump labeled it 'minor' and refused to sign it until the SAVE Act is enacted.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering housing costs, demanding that Congress first pass the controversial SAVE America Act, which addresses noncitizen voting. The housing bill had passed the Senate and House with wide margins but was derailed by Trump's refusal to sign until the election security measure is enacted.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs, demanding Congress pass the SAVE America Act first. The housing bill, supported by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren, faced opposition from conservative House members until the election security measure is approved.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress pass the controversial SAVE America Act first. The housing bill, which passed the Senate and House with wide margins, aimed to lower housing costs through regulatory changes and federal grants, but Trump labeled it 'minor' and linked its approval to the election security measure he prioritizes.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs, demanding Congress pass the SAVE America Act first. The housing bill, supported by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren, faced no legislative hurdles but was stalled by Trump's refusal to sign until the controversial election security measure is enacted.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs, demanding the passage of the SAVE America Act first. The housing bill passed both chambers with wide margins but was derailed by Trump's refusal to sign until the election security measure is enacted.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill, refusing to sign it until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. The housing bill, which passed the Senate and House with wide margins, aims to lower housing costs through regulatory changes and grants, but Trump prioritizes the SAVE Act, which addresses noncitizen voting. House opponents, led by Anna Paulina Luna, oppose legislation until the SAVE Act is enacted.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs, demanding Congress pass the SAVE America Act first. The housing bill, which passed both chambers with wide margins, was described by Trump as 'minor' and held up until his election security measure is enacted.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs, demanding the passage of the SAVE America Act first. The housing bill, supported by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, had passed both chambers with large majorities but is now delayed as Trump prioritizes the controversial election security measure.
- Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes
President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill, derailing its passage until Congress approves the SAVE America Act, which addresses noncitizen voting. The housing bill, supported by wide margins in both chambers, aimed to lower construction costs and expand federal housing grants but was refused by Trump, who labeled it 'minor' on social media.
- Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill on June 23, 2026, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signature. The bill aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for home construction, expand federal housing fund uses, and ban private equity firms from buying single-family homes.
- Congress has approved a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs. Trump is expected to sign it
Congress passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs and increasing affordability. The bill includes provisions like small dollar mortgages, reduced red tape for construction, and limits on institutional investors. President Trump is expected to sign it.
- Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill on June 23, 2026, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signing after bipartisan Senate approval. The bill aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for home construction, expand federal housing funds, and ban private equity firms from buying single-family homes.
- Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill on June 23, 2026, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signature. The bill aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for home construction, expand federal housing fund uses, and ban private equity firms from buying single-family homes.
- Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill on June 23, 2026, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signature. The bill aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for home construction, expand federal housing funds, and ban private equity firms from buying single-family homes.
- Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill on June 23, 2026, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signing. The bill aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for home construction, expand federal housing funds, and ban private equity firms from buying single-family homes.
- Congress passes big housing bill with bipartisan support
Congress passed the Road to Housing Act with bipartisan support to address affordable housing shortages, including measures to relax local regulations and restrict private equity firms from buying more than 350 homes. The bill, hailed as a historic breakthrough, now awaits President Trump's expected signature but does not address high mortgage rates or rising home prices.
- Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill to increase supply and lower prices by reducing federal regulations and banning corporate investors from buying single-family homes. The bill, which passed 85-5, aims to address the U.S. housing crisis with support from both parties and is expected to move to the House and President Donald Trump.
- Congress is on the brink of a rare bipartisan victory: From the Politics Desk
Congress is nearing a bipartisan victory. Sens. Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren are involved, representing South Carolina and Massachusetts respectively.
- Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices by reducing federal regulations and banning corporate investors from buying single-family homes. The legislation, negotiated by lawmakers from both parties, is expected to be approved by the House and signed by President Donald Trump, who supports the measure to address the housing affordability crisis.
- Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing housing supply and lowering prices by banning corporate investors from buying single-family homes. The legislation, which emerged from House-Senate negotiations, seeks to reduce federal regulations, expand homeownership opportunities, and address affordability challenges. The House is expected to approve the bill later this week before it is sent to President Donald Trump.
- Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at reducing prices and increasing supply by banning corporate investors from buying single-family homes. The legislation, which excludes a provision requiring investors to sell newly constructed homes within seven years, is expected to move to the House for final approval and then to President Donald Trump.
- Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina’s governor runoff
President Donald Trump stated either Republican candidate, Pamela Evette or Alan Wilson, would be a good pick for South Carolina’s governor runoff. This marks a shift from his earlier endorsement of Evette, reflecting his strategic hedging amid recent primary losses for some of his backed candidates. Both candidates received praise on Trump’s Truth Social platform, with Wilson also gaining support from Sen. Tim Scott.
- Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
President Donald Trump stated both Republican candidates for South Carolina governor — Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson — would be good picks, reversing his prior endorsement of only Evette. The shift follows mixed results for his endorsed candidates in other states, and both Evette and Wilson have responded to his endorsement.
- Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
President Donald Trump stated either Republican candidate for South Carolina governor — Pamela Evette or Alan Wilson — would be a good pick, reversing his earlier endorsement of Evette. Trump praised both on Truth Social, while Evette and Wilson separately acknowledged his support. The move reflects Trump's strategic shift amid mixed success for his endorsed candidates in recent races.
- Double endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff
President Donald Trump endorsed both Alan Wilson and Pamela Evette in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff, marking his second endorsement in the race. The move comes as a test of Trump's influence over Republican candidates, with Wilson and Evette advancing to the June 23 runoff after a primary with multiple contenders.
- Congress lays out path for final passage of housing bill
Congress is preparing to pass a bipartisan housing affordability bill aimed at improving homeownership and addressing supply issues. The Senate and House are scheduled to finalize the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in the coming days, with the bill set to be sent to President Donald Trump for potential signing. Key provisions include restrictions on large institutional investors in the single-family housing market.