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Treasury Blocks $175M in Payments to Deceased in FY2026
politics7 days ago

Treasury Blocks $175M in Payments to Deceased in FY2026

The U.S. Treasury Department blocked $175 million in federal payments to deceased individuals in fiscal year 2026, a significant increase from the $99 million identified earlier in the year. This expansion of the 'Do Not Pay' program, which screened over 1.1 billion payments totaling $3.7 trillion, reflects the Trump administration's broader push to eliminate fraud and waste. The initiative, supported by new legislation signed in February 2026, now covers 99% of federal programs, up from 4% in the previous fiscal year.

via Fox News|
#federal-payments#fraud-prevention#john-kennedy
politics9 days ago

Kennedy Criticizes Trump for Sharing Cotton's Number in Daylight Saving Dispute

President Donald Trump publicly shared Senator Tom Cotton's personal phone number on Truth Social to pressure him into supporting the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent. Senator John Kennedy criticized the move, calling Trump's behavior erratic, while Cotton maintained his opposition to the bill due to concerns about dark winter mornings.

via Politico|
#daylight-saving-time#donald-trump#john-kennedy
Kennedy Weighs 2028 Presidential Bid Amidst Crowded GOP Field
politics9 days ago

Kennedy Weighs 2028 Presidential Bid Amidst Crowded GOP Field

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) is considering a presidential run in 2028 but has not made a decision, prioritizing his Senate re-election campaign. He expressed willingness to enter the race if he believes he can outperform other candidates, while declining to comment on Vice President JD Vance. The 2028 cycle features a crowded field with no formal announcements yet, including potential runs by Vance, Ted Cruz, and others.

via NBC News|
#2028-election#john-kennedy#politics
Kennedy Proposes Ban on Naming Buildings After Living Officials Amid Trump Ad Controversy
politics15 days ago

Kennedy Proposes Ban on Naming Buildings After Living Officials Amid Trump Ad Controversy

Sen. John Kennedy proposed a rule barring living public officials from having buildings named after them, citing President Trump’s recent attempts to rename federal sites. This follows a federal court order removing Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center and new scrutiny over taxpayer-funded political ads airing ahead of the November midterms.

via foxnews.com|
#donald-trump#government-spending#john-kennedy
Kennedy Backs Iran Sanctions, Warns Against Troop Deployment Amid Midterm Concerns
politics16 days ago

Kennedy Backs Iran Sanctions, Warns Against Troop Deployment Amid Midterm Concerns

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) defended the current U.S. strategy of sanctions and blockade against Iran on 'Face the Nation,' rejecting a potential troop deployment despite the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He urged President Trump to address the nation on the conflict's progress and cost-of-living impacts, while supporting the White House's unilateral cancellation of nearly $1 billion in congressional funds, which he labeled wasteful 'spending porn.'

via CBS News|
#budget-cuts#face-the-nation#iran-war
politics27 days ago

Paul Blocks Kennedy’s AI Shutdown Bill, Citing Need for More Data

Sen. Rand Paul blocked Sen. John Kennedy’s attempt to pass an AI 'kill switch' bill via unanimous consent, arguing that Congress lacks sufficient data to regulate the industry. Kennedy, who sought to bypass formal votes, rejected Paul’s proposal to study the issue first, calling committees a way to kill legislation. The dispute highlights deep divisions in the Republican caucus over AI safety, occurring as other AI regulatory efforts stall before the midterm recess.

via Politico|
#ai-regulation#john-kennedy#legislation
FBI Director Patel Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Hiring Policy Changes
politics27 days ago

FBI Director Patel Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Hiring Policy Changes

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning from both Republican and Democratic senators during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 15, 2026, regarding the bureau's revised hiring standards. Patel defended a new policy that no longer automatically disqualifies applicants who have engaged in bestiality, arguing the change protects potential victims of sex trafficking who were coerced into such acts. While he maintained that voluntary participation remains disqualifying, the explanation drew skepticism from lawmakers, including Sen. John Kennedy, who questioned the logic of the distinction. The hearing also covered broader concerns about Patel's leadership, including staff departures and legal actions against media outlets.

via Al Jazeera|
#fbi#hiring-policy#john-kennedy
Kennedy Breaks with Trump Over Saudi Nuclear Deal, Highlighting GOP Rift
world2 months ago

Kennedy Breaks with Trump Over Saudi Nuclear Deal, Highlighting GOP Rift

A Republican senator, John Kennedy, publicly questions the White House’s plan to offer civilian nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia, arguing it could undermine Iran’s nuclear program and fuel proliferation. Kennedy told CBS’s Face the Nation that he’s not comfortable with the deal as presented and criticized tying it to broader Middle East normalization, signaling strain within the GOP over President Trump’s Middle East policy and adding uncertainty about the deal’s fate in Congress ahead of midterms.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#gop#iran
Kennedy’s Inside-Washington Memoir Tops the Bestseller List
politics9 months ago

Kennedy’s Inside-Washington Memoir Tops the Bestseller List

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy’s book, How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will, has become a surprising hit, selling nearly half a million copies and spending 13 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. The memoir offers an insider, tongue-in-cheek tour of Congress and Capitol Hill, mixing Kennedy’s sharp one-liners with candid portraits of colleagues and the Senate’s quirks, and it has outpaced more traditional policy-focused political tomes.

via The New York Times|
#best-seller#inside-washington#john-kennedy