US Senators
Coverage of US Senators in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s former lawyer advances in attorney general bid after deal with Republican holdouts
US senators advanced Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, in his bid for attorney general after a deal with Republican holdouts. Blanche scrapped a controversial $1.8 billion fund from the administration’s settlement of a lawsuit brought by the president and has served as acting attorney general since his predecessor’s resignation in April.
- Sudan: U.S. Senators Press Trump Administration to Act in Sudan
U.S. Senators, including Chris Van Hollen, urged the State Department to halt arms sales to external actors like the United Arab Emirates to prevent further atrocities in Sudan and end the conflict. The letter highlights concerns over UAE's role in arming the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
- US Senators sent revised ethics rules to White House for CLARITY Act: Report
US Senators sent revised ethics rules to the White House for the CLARITY Act. The Senate faces a deadline to pass a crypto market structure bill before a recess, with ethics issues dividing lawmakers.
- US Senators Reach Deal on Russia, Iran Sanctions Bill
US senators reached a bipartisan agreement on a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran. The bill allows President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy and extend sanctions against Tehran.
- Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California' primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's June primary due to late postmarks and delivery issues, despite the state's efforts to count every vote. The rejection rate increased to 1.73%, with 93,479 ballots disqualified for lateness, linked to U.S. Postal Service policy changes and voter behavior in a competitive gubernatorial race.
- Trump’s Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation
President Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Labor is highlighting their experience and efforts to prevent fraud to gain Senate confirmation. The nominee is working to secure support from U.S. senators.
- US Senators Reach Deal With Trump on Bill Targeting Buyers of Russian Energy
Republican and Democratic senators have agreed with Trump on updated legislation that allows tariffs and sanctions against countries purchasing Russian energy. The bill is expected to be unveiled soon.
- US senators strike deal with White House to tighten Russia sanctions
US senators and the White House have reached a deal to strengthen sanctions against Russia. The agreement follows recent signals from Donald Trump indicating increased support for Kyiv.
- Opinion: While Washington Debates Screen Time, Many Students Lack Access Altogether
The article discusses how the debate over screen time for children in the U.S. overlooks a more urgent issue: millions of students and adults lack basic digital skills and access to technology. It highlights that 9 million children lack home internet access and only half of U.S. high schools offer computer science courses, creating a workforce readiness gap as 92% of jobs now require digital skills.
- U.S. senators seek to block foreign adversaries from AI technology in new bill
U.S. senators are proposing a new bill to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing AI technology. The legislation aims to restrict the dissemination of advanced artificial intelligence systems to hostile nations or entities.
- US senators threaten to withhold Hegseth’s travel budget over Iran school attack
US senators are threatening to withhold 75% of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget due to the Pentagon's refusal to comply with congressional requests. The dispute follows a US military strike on a girls' school in Iran on February 28, which killed 165 people, mostly children, with no accountability established yet.
- Trump official declines to call January 6 an ‘attack’, describing ‘protests and such’
Trump’s nominee for inspector general at the Department of Justice, Don Berthiaume, refused to call the January 6 insurrection an 'attack' during Senate confirmation questioning. He described the event as 'protests and such' while being pressed by US senators.
- Senators introduce ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists
US Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent lawmakers from becoming lobbyists after leaving office. The legislation aims to reduce the influence of lobbying on US politics. This move is seen as a step towards increasing transparency and accountability in government.
- Crypto advocacy groups call action on market structure bill ‘critical‘
Over 120 crypto and blockchain industry entities signed a letter urging US Senators to advance a crypto market structure bill. The advocacy groups described the legislative action as 'critical' for the sector's development.