ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

Senate Minority Leader McConnell Steps Down Minority Leader McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history will step down from that position in November. Sen. McConnell (R-KY), who turned 82 last week, announced his decision from the Senate floor.  Per his comments, “one of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move…

House Passed Tax Bill Advances in the Senate Senate Republicans are working on a set of policies to push for inclusion in the $79 billion House-passed family and business tax breaks package, as Finance Chair Wyden (D-OR) indicated he would be open to adding to the bill. The package, which passed the House in January,…

U.S. Supreme Court Rules on State Ballots and the 14th Amendment The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled states cannot use 14th Amendment to remove former President Trump from state ballots. The ruling reverses a Colorado ruling that disqualified him from returning to office because of his conduct around Jan. 6, 2021. The justices “said the…