The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 10-11 against sending the bill to the full Senate. All 11 Democrats voted no. Ten Republicans voted yes, while Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama were absent.
A New Jersey congresswoman who championed early prison releases during COVID now faces sharp criticism after inmates freed under her law were charged with or convicted of murder, and her campaign has declined to address the program's record directly. Rep. Nellie Pou, a Democrat representing a northern New Jersey district and a member of the […] The post Rep. Nellie Pou's COVID-era prison release law freed over 7,000 inmates — at least three later linked to killings appeared first on American Almanac .
A New Jersey congresswoman who championed early prison releases during COVID now faces sharp criticism after inmates freed under her law were charged with or convicted of murder, and her campaign has declined to address the program's record directly. Rep. Nellie Pou, a Democrat representing a northern New Jersey district and a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, sponsored the legislation while serving as a state senator. Then-Gov. Phil Murphy signed it in November 2020 over objections from Republican lawmakers and some county prosecutors, who warned at the time that releasing violent offenders early could endanger public safety. More than 7,000 inmates walked out of New Jersey's prison system under the program, which granted…Open
Congress faces an ongoing fight over national security and privacy concerns as a 45-day FISA extension forces a restart of the legislative process.
Congress faces an ongoing fight over national security and privacy concerns as a 45-day FISA extension forces a restart of the legislative process. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA ) on Thursday night, after the Senate rejected a three-year renewal passed by the House. The Senate’s unanimous consent for the short-term measure followed opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, who objected to the removal of provisions such as a ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). DETAIL: The temporary extension reflects deep divisions within Congress, with some Republicans and Democrats pushing for stronger privacy…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald Trump J. declared he will never endorse any legislator opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.WHEN & WHERE: Trump made his statement […] The post Trump Delivers Ultimatum to Opponents of SAVE America Act. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald Trump J. declared he will never endorse any legislator opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. WHEN & WHERE: Trump made his statement on Truth Social on Tuesday. SAVE is currently before the U.S. Senate. KEY QUOTE: “I WILL NEVER (EVER!) ENDORSE ANYONE WHO VOTES AGAINST ‘SAVE AMERICA!!!'” – Donald Trump IMPACT: The bill , which Thune has put before the Senate without removing the filibuster or attempting a talking filibuster, is almost certainly doomed, heightening tensions…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced plans to bring the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill, to the Senate floor next week, despite knowing that it will be killed without a talking filibuster.WHO WAS INVOLVED: John Thune, President Donald J. Trump, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), […] The post Thune Will Let Dems Kill Trump-Backed SAVE America Act Next Week. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced plans to bring the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill , to the Senate floor next week, despite knowing that it will be killed without a talking filibuster. WHO WAS INVOLVED: John Thune, President Donald J. Trump , Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), and other Republican leaders. WHEN & WHERE: March 12, 2026, in Washington D.C., with a Senate vote set for next week. KEY QUOTE: “I can’t guarantee an outcome on this legislation, but I can guarantee that we are going to put Democrats on the record.” – John Thune IMPACT: With Thune unwilling to scrap the filibuster or attempt to pass the bill using a talking filibuster, it is…Open
The House's 264-133 vote on the ROTOR Act was just one short of the two-thirds majority required for passage under suspension of the rules
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Senate Republicans and Democrats reached an agreement to advance the government appropriations package, despite resistance from both sides of the aisle.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), President Donald J. Trump, and members of Congress.WHEN & WHERE: The deal was […] The post Senate Finally Set to Advance Trump-Backed Funding Package, Too Late to Avert Temporary Shutdown. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Senate Republicans and Democrats reached an agreement to advance the government appropriations package, despite resistance from both sides of the aisle. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), President Donald J. Trump, and members of Congress. WHEN & WHERE: The deal was struck on Friday, with a final Senate vote expected late Friday evening, as the government funding deadline looms at midnight. IMPACT: The agreement virtually ensures passage in the Senate but does not prevent a partial government shutdown over the weekend since it will take several days for the House to return to Washington, D.C. IN FULL The…Open