Miss., Ala. senators split on rule change to raise debt ceiling

WTOK-TV Meridian

Miss., Ala. senators split on rule change to raise debt ceiling

Fourteen Republicans, including Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, joined all 50 Democrats in the U.S. Senate Thursday to fast-track a bill to raise the nation’s debt limit.

By WTOK Staff

WASHINGTON (WTOK) - Fourteen...

Senator Hyde-Smith votes against Debt Limit increase

Clarksdale Press Register

Senator Hyde-Smith votes against Debt Limit increase

By THE PRESS REGISTER

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding her vote Thursday against legislation to raise the national debt limit.

The Senate heard proceeding to...

Longtime Senate leader, Bob Dole, passes away at age 98

SuperTalk Mississippi News

Longtime Senate leader, Bob Dole, passes away at age 98

By Andi Davis

Former Kansas Republican Senator and 1996 GOP Presidential Nominee Bob Dole passed away Sunday in his sleep at the age of 98.

Tributes are pouring in honoring what is described as a remarkable and...

Defense Bill Will Not Require Women to Sign Up for Draft After All

Newsweek

Defense Bill Will Not Require Women to Sign Up for Draft After All

By Daniel Villarreal

Adraft of the Defense Authorization Bill currently being considered by Congress has dropped a provision that would've required women to volunteer for the military draft. Missouri Senator Josh Hawley...