The discussion focused on the US Senate’s efforts to pass the SAVE Act, hindered by the filibuster. Thune plans to run the bill next week, expecting failure due to the 60-vote threshold. Options include abolishing the filibuster or implementing a talking filibuster, as advocated by Elon Musk and some Republicans. The filibuster’s modern form allows for minimal effort, leading to its overuse and legislative paralysis. The conversation also touched on the broader implications of the filibuster, including its impact on budget deficits and the ability to pass significant reforms.
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
