The Federal Election Commission released the latest fundraising totals for federal political candidates, showing that President Joe Biden has far outraised former President Donald Trump. Republicans are relying on wealthy donors to gain an edge in key states, while Democrats are hoping Biden's strong fundraising numbers will help to unite the party. It remains to be seen which strategy will be more successful in the long run.
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The Senate has passed legislation to block President Biden's student loan relief program, which would cancel either $10,000 or $20,000 in debt for tens of millions of borrowers. The vote was 52-46, with a few moderate senators voting with Republicans. The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, where he is expected to veto it.
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) suggested that Senate Republicans may refuse to fill a vacancy on the Judiciary Committee if Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) were to resign. In response, Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) advanced seven of President Joe Biden’s judicial nominees through committee on Thursday with Republican votes, allowing them to pass without Feinstein’s decisive vote. The news of Tester’s comments has caused speculation among Capitol staff, and it remains to be seen what the outcome of this situation will be.
Montana Senator Jon Tester has announced his intention to seek a fourth term in the U.S. Senate, a key race for Democrats to maintain their slim majority in 2024. Tester, a 66-year-old farmer, has held the seat since 2007 and is the only statewide elected Democrat in Montana, a state that typically elects Republicans by double-digit margins. He has been a vocal advocate for veterans, and has pushed for legislation to reduce the cost of health care and prescription drugs.