Senate votes to pass PACT Act despite GOP concerns

Senate votes to pass PACT Act despite GOP concerns

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks at a news conference after the Senate passed a bill designed to help millions of veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)The Senate passed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins, or PACT Act. In an 86 to 11 vote on Tuesday, senators from both sides of the aisle agreed to push the legislation forward after being delayed due to concerns from Republican senators about $400 billion discretionary spending clause placed in the bill.

President Trump campaigns hard for GOP candidates in Montana

President Trump urges Montana voters to elect GOP candidates as he holds a rally in the treasure state.

The president appeared with Senate candidate Matt Rosendale in Belgrade Saturday, where he blasted Democrat incumbent Jon Tester for ‘trying to destroy’ former VA Secretary nominee Dr. Ronny Jackson.

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