The Senate could take a procedural vote as soon as Tuesday on the Trump administration’s request to rescind $9.4 billion in appropriations.

The legislation, which would allow the president to levy a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian uranium, gas and oil, has gained momentum in the Senate as Trump has signaled he will escalate US action against Russia.

As of Monday, the Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim had consumed more than 5,700 acres and was not contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

A group of Republican state senators is calling on the Governor to declare a statewide energy emergency, citing what they describe as growing concerns over grid reliability and soaring utility costs.

Senators Merkley and Wyden demand the release of $7 billion in education funds blocked by the Trump administration.

Riding the three-car train, which shuttles between the U.S. Capitol and two Senate office buildings, has become a gamble for senators, staffers, and reporters.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) holds a press conference following the GOP weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon/File Photo

The Senate is expected to vote next week on a request from the White House to claw back funding for international aid and public broadcasting.

The Senate wants to increase funding for Ukraine's military by $200 million after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused Ukraine aid.

The $9.4 billion rescissions package — already passed by the House — proposes cutting $1.1 billion allocated to NPR and PBS. The move has ignited fierce debate among lawmakers, even within the