Congress needs a plan to prevent the program’s funds from running short by 2032. Many Senate candidates have shared their positions — some of them unexpected.
Category: Senate
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Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Exempts Some Canadian Goods From Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:The move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.
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Trump Sends Obamacare ‘Refund’ Checks Ahead of Midterm Elections
The New York Times – Business:The $500 checks are accompanied by a letter signed by the president that criticizes the Biden administration for overcharging Americans for health insurance.
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Democrats Meet With El-Sayed, Putting Aside Rifts Ahead of Midterms
The New York Times – On the Runway:Despite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators huddled in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.
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Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.
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Kash Patel Suggests FBI Agents Could Go to Election Polling Sites
The New York Times – On the Runway:Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.
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Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The New York Times – Business:The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan Walks a Tricky Line on Tariffs as He Seeks Re-Election
The New York Times – Business:Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.
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Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator.
The New York Times – Business:Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
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Why Amy Klobuchar Wants to Run a State Beleaguered by Trump
The New York Times – On the Runway:The senator opted to run for governor, having concluded that many Minnesotans lost faith in state government under fellow Democrats. But some wonder: Would she be a fighter in the role, or a conciliator?
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Is Roy Cooper Winning in North Carolina? Not if You Ask His Aides.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Roy Cooper’s durable lead in a crucial Senate race is causing jitters.