Senate Advances Bill Extending Govt. Funding Past Midterms
The GOP-controlled Senate managed somewhat of a victory for the country on Monday, though it might turn out to be short-lived.
As the SAVE America Act continues to languish, senators found time to ensure that they didn’t have to answer hard questions about a shutdown ahead of the midterms.
The Senate overwhelmingly advanced a stopgap spending bill intended to prevent a government shutdown ahead of this fall’s midterm elections.
Lawmakers voted 89-4 to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed, clearing the first major procedural hurdle for the continuing resolution.
The strong bipartisan vote reflected broad support for avoiding another funding lapse after years of contentious budget battles and government shutdowns.
The measure also has the backing of both Republican and Democratic leaders on the Senate Appropriations Committee, as well as Senate leadership.
The legislation would keep the federal government funded at roughly current levels through Dec. 11.
It also includes a provision temporarily blocking a Trump administration proposal that would give political appointees final authority over scientific grant decisions, a priority for Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, and other lawmakers who opposed the policy.
Senate leaders hope to pass the stopgap spending measure before lawmakers begin their monthlong August recess at the end of the week, a timeline that would require bipartisan agreement to expedite several procedural steps.
If the Senate approves the bill, it will move to the House of Representatives when lawmakers return in September.
The House previously passed its own continuing resolution last month, but that version would fund the government for a shorter period and does not include several provisions added by the Senate.
If enacted, the continuing resolution would provide Congress with additional time to negotiate full-year appropriations bills for fiscal year 2027, an effort that has proven difficult amid ongoing budget negotiations.
Congressional appropriators remain at an impasse over overall discretionary spending levels for fiscal year 2027.
In the Senate, lawmakers have yet to bring any of the 12 annual appropriations bills to the floor for final consideration.
The House has passed three of its 12 appropriations measures, but those bills are expected to encounter resistance in the Senate, where Democrats have raised objections to several of their provisions, The Hill reported.
Passing an annual budget is one of Congress’ core constitutional functions.
However, the last time Congress passed an annual budget on time was 1996 for the 1997 budget year, at the end of then-President Bill Clinton’s first term.
After the 2024 elections, Republicans managed to build a decent majority in the Senate, though it was still far short of the 60-vote filibuster threshhold.
As such, Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has had difficulty in getting much of what Republican and even Democrat voters want passed, including the very popular SAVE America Act.
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The bill contains a number of election security and integrity provisions like requiring proof of citizenship and a government-issued ID to vote, which are supported by more than 80 percent of the country, including Republicans and Democrats.
It’s been a priority of President Trump’s for a year.
Now, finally, as the midterm election cycle approaches, the measure could be on the precipice of passage, though it may take Vice President JD Vance’s tiebreaking vote to make it happen.
Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Senate Republicans are working through the weekend to restructure the SAVE America Act in an effort to advance the legislation through the budget reconciliation process, allowing it to pass with a simple majority instead of the 60 votes typically required to overcome a filibuster.
Appearing on Newsmax’s “Saturday Agenda,” Hoeven said the House-passed budget resolution provides the Senate with a procedural path to bypass the filibuster, provided the bill’s voter identification provisions comply with Senate reconciliation rules and survive review by the Senate parliamentarian.
“We’re in session this week, and we’re working on it,” he said.
“The key is that we get that passed. We can do that with 51 votes, which is why we’re working so hard to do it,” he added.
Canada’s PM HITS Trump Where It Hurts After Bizarre "Lake America" Stunt!
Is the United States losing its grip on its closest neighbor? A fiery new breakdown exposes how Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just delivered a humiliating, public takedown of Donald Trump. After Trump launched a series of bizarre stunts and tariff threats, Canada’s leadership is no longer playing nice. From brutal fact-checks to devastating poll numbers, the administration’s bullying tactics are backfiring spectacularly. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. The Absurd "Lake America" Rebrand
The conflict escalated when Donald Trump announced a ridiculous new stunt: a plan to unilaterally rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't hold back, delivering a swift and classy historical takedown. Carney publicly reminded Trump that the name "Ontario" originates from the Indigenous Wendat word meaning "beautiful, big lake"—a name that predates both the Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence by over 400 years. Carney firmly stated that Canadians will continue to "name reality," completely dismissing Trump's childish attempt to overwrite international geography.
2. The Humiliating "Icebreaker" Fact-Check
The embarrassment didn't stop at geography. During a press conference, Trump attempted to flex American naval superiority by boasting that the US was "building 11 new icebreakers." Prime Minister Carney immediately dismantled the claim on live television. With a smirk, Carney pointed out that the United States currently has, generously, one functioning icebreaker, while Canada proudly operates a fleet of 20 best-in-class icebreakers. The contrast between Trump’s empty bragging and Canada's actual maritime dominance left the former president looking completely out of touch with reality.
3. Devastating Polls: A Tale of Two Leaders
Perhaps the most damaging blow to Trump is the stark contrast in political reality. The video highlights how Trump’s aggressive tariff policies against Canada are destroying his popularity at home. Recent polls show Trump drowning with a dismal -21 net approval rating, with voters rejecting his tariff policies by a staggering 60-point margin (underwater). In sharp contrast, Prime Minister Carney is riding high with a +18 net approval rating in Canada. The data proves that while Trump tries to project strength by treating Canada like a subordinate US state, his bullying is only uniting Canadians while alienating his own base.
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WHOA! World Leaders JUST DID What TRUMP FEARED MOST…
WHOA! World Leaders JUST DID What TRUMP FEARED MOST…
World leaders are publicly turning their backs on the United States in a way we have never seen before. From calling out blatant lies on the global stage to actively abandoning reliance on US defense, the international community is signaling a massive geopolitical shift. Are America's closest allies walking away for good while adversaries exploit the chaos? The truth is unraveling fast. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. Allies Call Out the "De-Mined" Hormuz Lie
The administration’s credibility took a massive blow on the global stage when US allies publicly contradicted Donald Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump went on a podcast asserting that the US Navy had completely cleared the strait of mines, Bloomberg reported that top US allies strongly disagree. Officials estimate that between 80 to 150 mines still remain in the critical waterway, leading international leaders to openly accuse the administration of fabricating success while global shipping routes remain in extreme danger.
2. A Global Military Pivot: Europe and Asia Panic
The prolonged conflict in the Middle East is rapidly draining American weapon stockpiles, and traditional allies are hitting the panic button. According to reports from Politico and the Washington Post, nations like Australia, Japan, and South Korea are deeply alarmed that dwindling US supplies—especially critical interceptors like Patriot missiles—will leave them completely exposed to rising threats from China and North Korea.
The fear of US unreliability has grown so severe that Germany announced it is exploring deeper nuclear cooperation with Britain and France to reduce dependence on the American security umbrella. Meanwhile, France is actively pushing the European Union to steer a massive 60 billion euro defense package exclusively toward European defense manufacturers, freezing American suppliers out entirely.
3. Adversaries Call the Bluff: Hacks and Escalations
While alliances fracture, foreign adversaries are openly mocking Washington's threats. Immediately following a surprise visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow to warn Russia to stay away from NATO, Vladimir Putin responded by launching a massive cyber-attack against Norway and intensifying missile strikes on Ukraine.
Simultaneously, DOJ disclosures revealed that China-linked hackers breached sensitive US government networks, including NASA, the Federal Reserve, and the Senate. To make matters worse, Iran's foreign ministry openly mocked the operational fatigue of the US military, highlighting that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln had to be diverted for crew rest and recreation after spending over 200 grueling days at sea without a port call.
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