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The White HouseWhite House Sends 28 Ambassador Nominations to Senate
The White House transmitted 28 ambassadorial nominations to the Senate on June 1, 2026, including Mark Abreu of Florida to El Salvador and Alexander Alden of Virginia to Azerbaijan. The action fills key diplomatic posts that have been vacant or led by chargés d'affaires, triggeri…
manilatimes.netSenator Jinggoy Estrada surrenders to police over plunder and graft charges
Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group personnel at the Senate on June 1 after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest in flood-control corruption cases. The Office of the Ombudsman filed the charges on May 28.
manilatimes.netSenator Jinggoy Estrada faces new plunder charge over flood control projects
The Ombudsman filed plunder and graft charges against Senator Jinggoy Estrada on May 28, 2026, alleging he received P573 million in kickbacks from budget insertions. An arrest warrant has not yet been issued by the Sandiganbayan.
Fox NewsPoll Shows Democratic Candidate Leading Republican Incumbent in Maine Senate Race
A University of New Hampshire survey conducted May 21-25 found the Democratic Senate candidate at 51 percent support among likely voters, with the Republican incumbent at 42 percent. Six percent of respondents were undecided. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6 pe…
SemaforSenator criticizes bipartisan college sports legislation
A Democratic senator raised concerns about compensation limits and other provisions in a Senate bill on college athletics. The legislation has bipartisan support but needs 60 votes to advance.
NprTexas Senate Primary Results Set General Election Matchups
Democrats view several Republican-held Senate seats as competitive this fall. One race in Texas was finalized after primary voting this week.
pbs.orgSenators Cruz and Cantwell to Introduce Bipartisan College Sports Bill
Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell will introduce legislation to regulate athlete compensation, transfers, and coaching moves. The bill offers limited antitrust protection in exchange for athlete protections and would override some state NIL laws.
nypost.comTexas Runoff Elections Underway for Senate and Other Races
Voters in Texas decide nominees in several runoff contests on May 26, 2026. The races include a Senate primary matchup and contests for attorney general and a U.S. House seat.
thehindu.comPhilippine Senate Opens Impeachment Proceedings for Vice President
Senators convened as an impeachment court on May 18. The Supreme Court denied a request for a temporary restraining order on an arrest warrant. A House prosecution panel announced assignments for the trial.
msnbc.comSenate Parliamentarian Strikes Provisions From Immigration Bill
The Senate parliamentarian ruled that several sections of a Republican-led immigration enforcement package violate the Byrd Rule. Officials are now considering revisions to the $72 billion spending plan.
washingtonpost.comDemocratic Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Made Explicit Online Comments About Military Toilets
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner posted explicit comments on Reddit about portable toilets while deployed overseas. The posts, made in 2017 and 2021, included descriptions of masturbation and military graffiti.
ecns.cnPhilippine Authorities Investigate Senate Security Officers After May 13 Shooting
Investigators are examining Senate security personnel who fired weapons during an incident involving Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. Officials state the shooting did not constitute an attack on the Senate building.
washingtonpost.comSenate Panel Advances Portion of Immigration Enforcement Legislation
A Senate panel advanced part of a Republican immigration enforcement bill. Republicans continue efforts to secure funding for a project associated with President Donald Trump.
americanbanker.comSenate Banking Committee Advances Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The Senate Banking Committee passed a markup of the Clarity Act on May 17. The measure addresses regulatory definitions for digital assets. Committee action follows ongoing debate over cryptocurrency oversight.
nypost.comLouisiana GOP Senate Primary Advances Trump-Backed Candidate and Treasurer to Runoff
Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's Republican primary. Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming will face off in a June 27 runoff.
SemaforSenate Parliamentarian Reviews $1 Billion White House Security Funding
Senate Republicans are seeking to include $1 billion in security funding for a White House East Wing ballroom project in a budget reconciliation package. The Senate parliamentarian ruled Thursday night that some related immigration enforcement funding violated Senate rules.
cointelegraph.comSenate Passes Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The U.S. Senate passed the Clarity Act on digital assets. Senator Dave McCormick called for the bill to reach the Senate floor and be sent to the president's desk for signature. The legislation aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies and related technologies.
upi.comPhilippine Senate Official Says Drug War Enforcer Has Fled Custody
The chief enforcer of former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war left the Senate building on Thursday after seeking refuge there to avoid arrest. Senate officials reported the departure following an arrest warrant linked to crimes against humanity charges. The development marks…
The HillAppeals Court Hears Arguments on Pentagon Review of Sen. Mark Kelly’s Retirement Rank
A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sharply questioned the Pentagon on Thursday over efforts to censure Sen. Mark Kelly and lower his retirement rank. The Arizona Democrat, a retired Navy captain, faces potential military punishment for a video w…
ibtimes.co.ukPodcast Discusses Whether Senator Fetterman Should Switch Parties
A RealClearPolitics podcast on May 5, 2026, examined the question of whether Senator John Fetterman should switch political parties. The episode featured discussion with Ronald Bailey of Reason Magazine. The conversation occurred amid ongoing political debates in Pennsylvania.
rediff.comCongress Works to Renew Surveillance Law Following House Passage
The House of Representatives approved a measure to renew a surveillance law after Republicans addressed internal opposition. The bill now moves to the Senate, where proposed changes may delay its passage beyond an upcoming Friday deadline. This development occurs as the current l…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. House Passes 3-Year FISA Extension with CBDC Ban
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year extension of FISA, including a provision banning central bank digital currency, by a vote of 235 to 191. The bill now moves to the Senate. Majority Leader Thune stated that the CBDC ban is unlikely to survive in the Senate.
United States Senate / Wikimedia (Public domain)Sen. Deb Fischer Attends Grindr Party in Washington
Republican Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer attended a party hosted by the LGBTQ dating app Grindr during White House Correspondents’ Dinner weekend. A photo shows her with Grindr executive Joe Hack, who previously worked in her office. Fischer voted against the Respect for Marriage…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResurfaced Materials Show John Cornyn's Past Immigration Positions
Social media posts and a 2020 campaign ad have resurfaced, drawing attention to Texas Sen. John Cornyn's previous support for certain immigration policies. The materials include statements on legalizing Dreamers and other amnesty-related views from Cornyn and his staff. Cornyn fa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSenate Republicans Join Democrats in Rejecting Addition of SAVE America Act to Funding Bill
A group of Senate Republicans voted with Democrats to prevent the inclusion of the SAVE America Act in a funding bill. The act involves voter ID and citizenship verification measures. The vote occurred during efforts to attach it to legislation funding federal immigration enforce…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHomeland Security Secretary Criticizes Senate Minority Leader on Immigration Funding
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following Schumer's remarks on funding for immigration agencies. Mullin made the statements during a television appearance. The criticism comes amid ongoing issues with Department of Home…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRepresentative Accuses Senator of Sexual Misconduct
A U.S. representative has accused a senator of involvement in sexual misconduct, citing allegations from a woman expected to come forward. The senator's office denied the claims and stated no contact from the ethics committee. The accusations follow recent resignation of another…