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Texas Redistricting Battle: Austin Voters Divided Amidst GOP Push for Mid-Decade Map Changes

2025-08-08 CoolPal

Texas Redistricting Battle: Austin Voters Divided Amidst GOP Push for Mid-Decade Map Changes A contentious mid-decade redistricting effort by Texas Republicans, reportedly at the behest of former President Donald Trump, is sparking outrage and accusations of voter suppression. The proposed map threatens to significantly alter Central Texas’ 37th Congressional District, currently represented by Democrat Rep. Lloyd Doggett, by fragmenting it into four neighboring districts, three of which are held by Republicans. Critics, including Democratic Rep. Greg Casar, argue that the…

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George Santos Begins Seven-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Fraud

2025-07-26 CoolPal

George Santos Begins Seven-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Fraud Former U.S. Representative George Santos has reported to a federal prison in Fairton, New Jersey, on Friday to begin serving his seven-year sentence for fraud charges. The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that Santos, who was ousted from Congress, is now in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution. Santos pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, which involved deceiving donors and stealing identities to fund…

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GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term

2025-07-19 CoolPal

GOP Lawmakers Face Scrutiny for Voting Against Bills They Supported During Trump’s Second Term A perplexing trend among Republican lawmakers during former President Donald Trump’s second term saw them frequently voting for legislation they publicly criticized, only to later introduce measures to repeal or amend parts of it. This pattern, highlighted by actions such as Senator Josh Hawley’s move to undo Medicaid cuts just two weeks after voting for a bill containing them, underscores the complex political calculations at play….

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Trump Strikes Deal, Crypto Legislation Set for House Vote Today

2025-07-16 CoolPal

Trump Strikes Deal, Crypto Legislation Set for House Vote Today President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that he has reached an agreement with Republican members of Congress, clearing the path for crucial crypto legislation to advance in the House of Representatives today, July 16, 2025. This breakthrough follows an earlier setback on Tuesday when a procedural vote on a package including three crypto measures failed due to opposition from a dozen House Republicans. Trump, in a post on Truth Social,…

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Bitcoin Soars Past $123,000 as US Congress Kicks Off Landmark ‘Crypto Week’

2025-07-15 CoolPal

Bitcoin Soars Past $123,000 as US Congress Kicks Off Landmark ‘Crypto Week’ Bitcoin has shattered records, surging past $123,000 this Monday, marking a significant milestone as the cryptocurrency market experiences unprecedented growth. This latest peak follows a rapid ascent from approximately $108,000 just a week prior, solidifying Bitcoin’s position as the fifth most valuable asset globally with a market capitalization exceeding $2.4 trillion, surpassing even Amazon. The dramatic price movement coincides with a landmark “crypto week” in the U.S. Congress,…

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Trump’s Landmark Second-Term Bill: A Timeline of Its Immediate and Future Impact

2025-07-13 CoolPal

Trump’s Landmark Second-Term Bill: A Timeline of Its Immediate and Future Impact Just days after President Donald Trump signed his landmark tax and spending cuts bill into law on July 4, marking the first major legislative achievement of his second term, the public is eager to understand its sweeping implications. Approved by Congressional Republicans despite broad Democratic opposition and some internal GOP concerns, this comprehensive package is set to reshape critical aspects of the nation’s fiscal and social landscape. The…

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Hakeem Jeffries Delivers Record-Breaking Speech Against Trump’s ‘Immoral’ Megabill

2025-07-04 CoolPal

Hakeem Jeffries Delivers Record-Breaking Speech Against Trump’s ‘Immoral’ Megabill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made history on Thursday, July 3, 2025, delivering an unprecedented 8-hour, 44-minute speech on the House floor. His marathon address aimed to delay and vehemently oppose President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill, which Jeffries branded as an “immoral document” that would devastate American families. Taking the podium just before 5 a.m. ET, Jeffries utilized the ‘magic-minute’ procedure, typically reserved for House leadership, to…

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House Passes Sweeping Tax and Medicaid Bill; Trump Poised for Independence Day Signing

2025-07-04 CoolPal

House Passes Sweeping Tax and Medicaid Bill; Trump Poised for Independence Day Signing The House of Representatives has passed President Donald Trump’s signature legislative package, a sweeping bill encompassing significant tax reductions and changes to Medicaid, sending it to the President’s desk for an anticipated signing on Independence Day. The final vote, which occurred late on July 3, marks a major legislative victory for the Trump administration and House Republicans, who pushed the $3.3 trillion domestic agenda through Congress despite…

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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Nears House Vote Amid Fierce Debate

2025-07-03 CoolPal

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Nears House Vote Amid Fierce Debate A contentious tax and spending bill, championed by former President Donald Trump as his ‘big, beautiful bill,’ is on the brink of a House of Representatives vote. The sweeping legislation, which Republicans are pushing to pass, aims to make permanent tax cuts enacted during Trump’s first term, introduce new exemptions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest, and allocate substantial funding for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. To offset costs,…

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Breaking: House Bill Threatens Residential Solar Industry, Job Cuts Feared

2025-07-03 CoolPal

Breaking: House Bill Threatens Residential Solar Industry, Job Cuts Feared WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to advance a sweeping tax and spending cut bill that industry experts warn could devastate the residential solar sector and lead to significant job losses. The proposed legislation, which already passed the Senate, targets crucial clean energy incentives, most notably eliminating the 30% tax credit for rooftop residential solar by year-end. The move directly contradicts the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act,…

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Musk Intensifies Debt Bill Fight, Vows to Oust GOP Backers as Senate Votes Proceed

2025-07-01 CoolPal

Musk Intensifies Debt Bill Fight, Vows to Oust GOP Backers as Senate Votes Proceed Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has escalated his campaign against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation, labeling it a “DEBT SLAVERY bill” and directly challenging Republicans who support it. Musk’s strong condemnation comes as the Senate is actively voting on numerous amendments to the controversial bill, part of a reconciliation process designed to allow its passage without Democratic support. Musk, a significant donor…

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Senate GOP Bill: CBO Warns of Over $3 Trillion Debt Hike as Vote Nears

2025-06-30 CoolPal

Senate GOP Bill: CBO Warns of Over $3 Trillion Debt Hike as Vote Nears A comprehensive Senate Republican bill, poised for an imminent vote, is projected to add over $3 trillion to the national debt, according to a recent analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This sweeping legislation includes hundreds of provisions, notably extended and expanded tax cuts alongside significant reductions to crucial programs such as Medicaid and food benefits. The CBO’s detailed 10-year budget assessment, released Sunday, provides…

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Trump’s Spending Bill Nears Final Senate Showdown Amid Democratic Delay Tactics

2025-06-30 CoolPal

Trump’s Spending Bill Nears Final Senate Showdown Amid Democratic Delay Tactics The U.S. Senate is poised for a critical final vote today on President Donald Trump’s ambitious budget and spending bill, following a weekend marked by a key procedural victory for the White House and intense Democratic opposition. After narrowly advancing the legislation late Saturday night with a 51-49 vote, President Trump swiftly declared a “GREAT VICTORY” on Truth Social, even as the bill faces further scrutiny and an anticipated…

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Senate Deadlock Threatens Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill in High-Stakes Weekend Vote

2025-06-29 CoolPal

Senate Deadlock Threatens Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill in High-Stakes Weekend Vote WASHINGTON – The Senate is locked in a tense, prolonged Saturday evening session, as President Donald Trump’s ambitious package of tax breaks, spending cuts, and bolstered deportation funds faces a critical procedural vote ahead of his self-imposed July Fourth deadline. The proceedings have ground to a halt for over two hours, prompting Vice President JD Vance’s arrival to potentially break a tie, while Republican senators huddle in…

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Trump’s Signature Bill on Brink as Senate Vote Looms Amidst GOP Defections

2025-06-29 CoolPal

Trump’s Signature Bill on Brink as Senate Vote Looms Amidst GOP Defections President Trump’s ambitious budget bill faced a critical juncture on Saturday, with the White House issuing a strong plea for its passage, warning that failure would constitute an ‘ultimate betrayal.’ However, the legislation’s fate hangs precariously in the Senate, where a procedural vote, pushed by Republicans for Saturday, was expected to set the stage for a tense showdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly characterized the plans for…

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