Senate Standoff Escalates as Shutdown Looms, Tax Cuts Grow

Senate Standoff Escalates as Shutdown Looms, Tax Cuts Grow

The Senate braces for a major showdown as Democrats block the GOP’s government funding bill, risking a shutdown. Meanwhile, a $5 trillion tax-cut proposal gains traction, and a bipartisan stablecoin bill advances, reshaping financial regulations. With partisan clashes intensifying, the fate of critical policies remains uncertain amid mounting political and economic stakes.

Senate Battles GOP Spending Bill as Shutdown Looms

Senate Battles GOP Spending Bill as Shutdown Looms

The Senate faces a critical showdown over the GOP’s spending bill, which slashes non-defense funding while boosting military budgets. With a potential government shutdown days away, tensions rise as Democrats push back. Meanwhile, Trump’s DOJ appointee, Gail Slater, is confirmed, signaling a tougher stance on antitrust enforcement in tech, healthcare, and agriculture.

Senate Showdown: Shutdown Looms as GOP Pressures Democrats

Senate Showdown: Shutdown Looms as GOP Pressures Democrats

The Senate faces a high-stakes battle as Republicans push a funding bill to avert a government shutdown, forcing Democrats into a tough political corner. Meanwhile, bipartisan efforts emerge to tackle youth mental health, and key nominations spark fierce ethical debates. With tensions rising, the chamber’s decisions will shape America’s legislative future.