Senate members can refuse support for nominees that would serve in their state. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced his intent to retain his “blue slip” to block…
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Senator McConnell Receives Medical Care After Fall near D.C. Office
82-year-old in stable condition, returns escorted in a wheelchair. A medical team escorted Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to his office in a wheelchair after the 82-year-old legislator…
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Senate Majority Leader Delays Vote on Judicial Nominee
The nominee does not have bipartisan support. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York withdrew a scheduled vote for a judicial nominee, Mustafa Kasubhai, to a seat…
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Israeli Prime Minister Invited to Address Joint Session of Congress
The timing is yet to be determined. Congressional leadership from the House and Senate have invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to speak on Capitol Hill. However,…
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Senate Border Bill Fails Again
The majority leader’s stand-alone legislation lost support. A proposed border bill failed in the Senate once again, this time with less support than the first round of votes. …
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U.S. Halts Arms Shipment to Israel over Rafah Operation
Defense secretary says the administration is still considering what it will do with the shipment. President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of munitions that was headed to…
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Senator McConnell to Step Down from Party Leadership
He will serve out his current term representing Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced this week that 2024 will be his last as…
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President Meets With Legislative Leaders at White House
Discussions focus on emergency foreign aid and government funding. President Joe Biden convened a meeting on Tuesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate…
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Senator McConnell claims the legislation will restore the nation’s credibility. This week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell advocated for the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package…
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Speaker Johnson Delivers First Formal Speech
He voices doubts about the proposed border policies. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana spoke about bipartisan border security negotiations on Wednesday, signaling his skepticism of the…
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