U.S. Senate Republicans
Coverage of U.S. Senate Republicans in the Nexus archive.
- Gaps in CDC’s public health data create dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
The CDC's public health data gaps, including the removal of 200 datasets and over 8,000 webpages in January 2025, create risks for disease tracking and prevention. A 2026 study found 46% of previously monthly updated CDC data had unexplained pauses, primarily affecting respiratory virus and HIV data.
- Current federal threats to SNAP, WIC would exacerbate hunger in Michigan
Federal threats to SNAP and WIC programs in Michigan, including the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and recent Farm Bill proposals, are exacerbating food insecurity by cutting funding, imposing work requirements, and reducing benefits. Michigan faces a $94 million budget hit, with over 120,000 residents already losing SNAP benefits and rural communities disproportionately impacted by WIC cuts.
- Dems spotlight anti-weaponization fund as US Senate GOP struggles to pass immigration bill
Senate Democrats and police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection opposed the Trump administration's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund at a press conference. The fund, announced by the Department of Justice as part of a settlement with Trump's IRS lawsuit, is criticized as a 'slush fund' by Democrats, who plan to propose amendments to restrict it if Senate Republicans advance their immigration bill.
- Dems spotlight anti-weaponization fund as US Senate GOP struggles to pass immigration bill
Senate Democrats and police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection opposed the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The fund, linked to a lawsuit against the IRS, emerged as Senate Republicans struggled to pass an immigration bill. Democrats plan to introduce amendments to restrict the fund’s use.