Majority Leader Thune exercises “nuclear option” after unprecedented obstruction to approval process. The Senate voted along party lines to approve changes to chamber rules to facilitate the confirmation…
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President Trump Supports House Draft Budget
The vice president met with Senate leadership regarding the two government funding bills. Vice President JD Vance met with Senate leaders on Wednesday, telling them to move forward…
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Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban Voted Down in Senate
A unanimous vote was required to reauthorize 1994 legislation. A weapons ban and universal background check measure was recently voted down in the U.S. Senate. Members of the…
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Senator Questions Energy Grant Award Process
Asks for information from the energy department pertaining to an award and cancellation that created stock market shifts. Senator John Barrasso, a ranking member of the Senate Committee…
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Senators Will Visit U.S.-Mexico Border
They will receive briefings from federal agents and law enforcement. Minority members of the Senate led by Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both of Texas, will visit the…
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Senate Delegation Visits Ukraine
They confirmed support for war aid. A delegation from the U.S. Senate has returned to Washington after a four-day visit to Europe during which they made a surprise…
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Congress Sets Eyes on Curbing Climate Change
Pandemic relief bill dedicates money to wind and solar. The bipartisan counsel crafting the pandemic relief bill included some of the most significant climate provisions proposed in over…
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