Tag: u_s_senate

• Senate Recognizes Public Works, Older Americans, and Proposes Whistleblower Protections

  21 May 2026 6:37 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  The U.S. Senate recently recognized "National Public Works Week" and "Older Americans Month" for May 2026. Additionally, a new bill, S.4631, was introduced to enhance protections for whistleblowers, including contractors, against federal employee retaliation.

  Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressLegalEmployment and Labor U.S. SenateNational Public Works WeekOlder Americans MonthWhistleblower ProtectionLegislationPublic WorksGovernmentU.S. Library of Congress

• Senate Proposes May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month"

  21 May 2026 2:38 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  The U.S. Senate introduced a resolution to designate May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month." This aims to recognize renewable fuels' role in lowering prices, reducing foreign reliance, supporting rural communities, and cutting carbon impacts.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyEnergyClimate Change Renewable Fuels MonthU.S. SenateS.Res.747Renewable fuelsEnergy policyRural communitiesCarbon impactsU.S. Library of Congress

• Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports U.S. Indictment of Raúl Castro, Trump's Senate Challenges, and Rising Unemployment

  21 May 2026 6:16 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek is reporting a U.S. indictment against Raúl Castro, potentially setting the stage for Venezuela-style action in Cuba, alongside President Trump's domestic political challenges and concerns over rising long-term unemployment.

  Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLatin AmericaElectionSocial Issues Raúl CastroCubaU.S. IndictmentDonald TrumpIranUnemploymentU.S. SenateNewsweek

• Media Monitor: Sen. Bill Cassidy Bucks Trump After Primary Loss

  19 May 2026 6:10 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY is reporting that Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy voted to end the Iran war, defying President Donald J Trump after his primary election defeat.

  Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyCongressElectionMiddle East Bill CassidyDonald J TrumpIran WarPrimary ElectionU.S. SenatePolitical DissentUSA TODAY

• Media Monitor: TIME Says Collins Faces Uphill Re-election Battle

  9 Jul 2025 6:02 p.m. · Source: Time - The D.C. Brief

  TIME reports that Senator Susan Collins faces a difficult re-election bid in 2026, even after voting against President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, citing disapproval numbers and potential Democratic challengers.

  Politics and GovernmentMaineFederal GovernmentState Governments Susan CollinsDonald TrumpOne Big Beautiful BillJanet Mills119th CongressU.S. SenateTime - The D.C. Brief

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