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US Senate passes stopgap funding bill 90-6 to avert shutdown, blocking Trump's grant and border priorities
The US Senate voted 90-6 on Saturday to fund the government through December 11, blocking several Trump administration priorities and setting up a December standoff with the House over federal grants.
- Aug 2
Progressive El-Sayed edges Stevens in Michigan Senate primary, setting up November showdown with Rogers
Progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated establishment-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, fending off $98.2 million in spending to set up a November contest with Republican Mike Rogers.
- Jul 28
X Money launches in US with 6% yield, Visa card and content-moderation strings
Elon Musk's X has opened X Money to all US Premium subscribers, offering a digital wallet, peer-to-peer transfers, and a metal Visa card, but tying account access to platform speech policies.
- Jul 12
Darline Graham sworn in as US senator after Lindsey Graham's sudden death, raising questions over Ukraine sanctions bill
Darline Graham Nordone, 62, a political novice, was sworn in Tuesday as South Carolina's first female senator, just days after her brother Lindsey Graham, 71, died suddenly of an aortic tear while pushing for Russia sanctions.
- Jul 6
Maine Democrats scramble to pick new Senate nominee after Platner withdraws amid rape allegation
The party faces a July 27 state deadline, with a convention set for July 25 in Bangor and a crowded field of contenders emerging, including former state Senate president Troy Jackson and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
