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The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution requiring the State Department to investigate the deaths of nine American citizens in the West Bank. Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat to oppose the measure, which failed 51-47 despite broad Democratic support.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman accidentally called himself a 'lifelong Republican' during a Texas interview, reigniting debate over his party loyalty. While he denied switching to the GOP, his recent votes against his party and public appearances with Republicans have raised concerns among Democrats about his future in the Senate.
Sen. John Fetterman accidentally called himself a 'lifelong Republican' during a Texas Tribune Festival interview, reigniting speculation about his party loyalty. He clarified the slip, reaffirmed his Democratic status, and deferred decisions on his 2028 reelection and potential role as the 51st vote until after the November midterms.
Sen. John Fetterman accidentally called himself a 'lifelong Republican' during a Q&A at the Texas Tribune Festival, prompting laughter before he corrected himself. He reiterated that he has 'no path' to join the GOP, despite recent bipartisan moves and internal party friction. Fetterman deferred decisions on his 2028 reelection and party affiliation until after the November midterms, emphasizing his role as the 51st vote if Democrats regain the Senate.
Sen. John Fetterman stated at the Texas Tribune Festival that Democrats have a viable path to reclaiming the Senate majority, though he deferred decisions on his own political future until after the November elections. He rejected claims that he is a poor senator or a Republican, citing his consistent voting record on key issues. Fetterman emphasized that his potential role as the 51st vote in a tie-breaking scenario remains relevant only if Democrats secure control. He also addressed recent controversies, including his appearance at the GOP convention and disagreements with his party on government funding and foreign policy, asserting that his actions prioritize national interests over party purity.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) cast the deciding vote to defeat a war powers resolution ending the US conflict with Iran, allowing the war to continue despite growing Republican dissent and a new lawsuit challenging its legality.
Sen. John Fetterman publicly reiterated that he will not switch parties, brushing off repeated questions about defecting to the Republicans. The speculation has flared amid his staunch Israel defense and a recent appearance at a Republican midterm event, though he insisted he remains a Democrat and urged patience for the upcoming elections. His approval among Democrats has fallen sharply in polls, while his 2028 reelection prospects remain uncertain, and he declined to comment on recent staff-related reports, calling them “smears.”
A group of former John Fetterman campaign and Senate staffers says they will release additional unflattering details about the senator in response to a Wall Street Journal report alleging lazy and absentee behavior, calling the WSJ story “just the tip of the iceberg” and signaling a Sept. 14 disclosure drop.
A Wall Street Journal report portraying Sen. John Fetterman as routinely skipping meetings with constituents, dodging committee hearings, and even considering missing a police funeral triggered swift Democratic condemnations labeling him lazy and undedicated. The piece notes Fetterman’s health challenges since his 2022 stroke, a turnover-heavy Senate office, and a few moments that critics say reflect a troubling tenure, while some allies push back by highlighting his evolving stances (including support for Israel) and prior high-profile actions. The controversy underscores ongoing debates about Fetterman’s duties and accountability in the wake of health and staff turnover concerns.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed refuses to apologize for the 'ogre on a pike' remark, insisting John Fetterman was the target—not Haley Stevens—and defends the substance of his comments amid bipartisan backlash. He also accuses a pro-Israel PAC-linked group of attacking his character. Stevens and other Democrats criticized the rhetoric, while Stevens received endorsement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the primary tightens ahead of Aug. 4; the controversy underscores a polarized race and ongoing debates over sexism and national ambitions.
Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ bid to curb President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, voting 52-47 in a largely party-line split; Rand Paul joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while John Fetterman was the lone Democrat in opposition, marking the fourth consecutive defeat for efforts to reassert Congress’s war powers as the Iran conflict drags into its second month and ceases-fire tensions and stalled talks cloud the next steps.
Sen. John Fetterman pushes back on President Trump’s critique of mail-in voting, saying the SAVE America Act won’t pass in the Senate due to the filibuster and that mail-in voting is safe, citing Pennsylvania’s Act 77 and bipartisan support in states like Ohio and Florida; he notes Republicans who backed Act 77 later sued to overturn it and points to Pew’s finding of broad public support for voter ID, urging Republicans to back basic ID without labeling it Jim Crow.
Republican senators largely rejected a war powers resolution that would have required the Trump administration to obtain congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran. Rand Paul joined Democrats in voting for the measure, while Democrat John Fetterman joined Republicans in voting against it. The vote comes amid Trump’s weekend strikes on Tehran and ahead of a House vote on the issue, with Senate leaders debating authority over military action.
Sen. John Fetterman criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on ABC's 'The View,' calling her 'crazypants,' amid ongoing political debates over the government shutdown and healthcare policies. The Senate voted to end the shutdown, with Fetterman voting for a bill that did not include extensions for ACA subsidies, prompting criticism from media figures. Meanwhile, former adviser David Axelrod expressed agreement with Greene's recent election comments, highlighting ongoing partisan tensions.
Senator John Fetterman explains his vote to end the government shutdown, criticizing the chaos and impact on millions of Americans, and emphasizing the importance of protecting healthcare subsidies and SNAP benefits while expressing skepticism about the likelihood of these subsidies being extended as promised.