After the sensitive health information of some members of Congress and hundreds of congressional staffers was exposed last week by the DC Health Link data breach, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is exploring ways to prevent future cyberattacks. “Cyberattacks on hospitals and other health care providers can cause serious disruptions to…
Senators Seek Remedies to Health Systems Cyber Threats After Data Breach
March 16, 2023
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Senate Moves One Step Closer to Repeal of Iraq War Authorizations
The U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan bill toward a final vote on a bill that would repeal the U.S. authorizations to go to war against Iraq. The Senate voted, 68–27, on March 16 to invoke cloture, surpassing the needed 60-vote threshold, on a measure that would undo the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use…
Senate Moves 1 Step Closer to Repeal of Iraq War Authorizations
The U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan bill toward a final vote on a bill that would repeal the U.S. authorizations to go to war against Iraq. The Senate voted, 68–27, on March 16 to invoke cloture, surpassing the needed 60-vote threshold, on a measure that would undo the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for the Use…
These Lawmakers Voted ‘No’ on Senate Resolution to Overturn DC Crime Law
The U.S. Senate on March 8 overwhelmingly approved a House-passed bill that would overturn a controversial District of Columbia crime law that critics have blasted as being soft on crime. The measure will next go to the desk of President Joe Biden, who’s said he wouldn’t veto the bill. The chamber passed the measure in…
NTD News Today (March 9): Heated Debate Between a Senator and Union President; CCP Tops List of Security Threats: US Officials
During a heated argument at another Senate hearing, a Republican senator accused union leaders of using intimidation tactics to gather members. One union leader fired back. The Chinese Communist Party is the biggest threat to U.S. national security and leadership globally, according to the U.S. Director Of National Intelligence at a Senate hearing on Global…
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, Hospitalized After Fall: Spokesperson
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-Ky.), has been hospitalized after a fall at a hotel in Washington, his spokesperson confirmed on March 8. The 81-year-old Senator was attending a private dinner at a local hotel when he tripped, spokesman David Popp said in a statement. “This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during…
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Fall: Spokesperson
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-Ky.), has been hospitalized after a fall at a hotel in Washington, his spokesperson confirmed on March 8. The 81-year-old Senator was attending a private dinner at a local hotel when he tripped, spokesman David Popp said in a statement. “This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during…
Senate Passes Resolution to Overturn Controversial DC Crime Bill
The U.S. Senate on March 8 overwhelmingly approved a House-passed bill that would overturn a controversial D.C. crime law that critics have blasted as soft on crime. The measure will next go to the desk of President Joe Biden, who’s said he wouldn’t veto the bill. The chamber passed the measure in an 81–14 vote….
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Charitable Act Boosting Tax Deduction
March 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON—Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) announced on March 1 on Capitol Hill a new bipartisan charitable legislation incentivizing taxpayers to donate more by increasing tax deductions. The bill would provide taxpayers who do not itemize their tax returns with a reduced deduction for charitable contributions on federal income taxes worth up to…
Schumer Backs Bipartisan Railway Safety Bill Triggered by Toxic Ohio Derailment
March 2, 2023
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A bipartisan railway safety bill prompted by a recent train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, has garnered the support of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Introduced by Sens. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and co-sponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Josh Hawley…
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