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Why Senate Republicans Need ‘Reconciliation’ to Fund Trump’s Agenda
To achieve the big agenda he’s laid out for his second term, President Donald Trump is leaning heavily on the unilateral powers he wields as the head of the executive branch of government. But for anything requiring or having to do with money,
Senate Republicans cast a wary eye on Trump's nominee for labor secretary
Ky., said he predicts Lori Chavez-DeRemer will “lose 15 Republicans" due to her union-aligned views. Some business lobbyists are unhappy and mystified by the pick.
Some Senate Republicans defend Trump's firing of 17 inspectors general
Several key U.S. Senate Republicans on Sunday defended President Donald Trump'sdecision to fire independent government watchdogs across at least 17 federal agencies, even though the move ran afoul of federal law.
GOP senator calls out Dems for ‘slow walking’ Trump’s Cabinet picks
Neb., weighs in on the Senate’s confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
GOP senator warns Trump labor secretary pick won’t have full Republican support
One of President Donald Trump's nominees might not receive the necessary backing from Republicans to receive confirmation, according to Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). CNN's Sahil Kapur on Monday reported via X: "GOP Sen.
Senate Republicans push ahead on Trump budget pick Russell Vought
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate Budget Committee will move ahead on confirming President Donald Trump's pick for budget chief Russell Vought despite calls from top Democrats for a delay after an order halting all federal grants and loans.
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Senate Republicans Undecided On Tulsi Gabbard Voted To Confirm Biden’s Nominee For Same Role
Most Republican senators who are undecided on former Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to serve as director ...
Ohio Senate Republicans revive bill to restrict recreational marijuana
The new House Speaker, cousin to the Senate bill sponsor, is more receptive to tightening Ohio’s marijuana law, and ...
Senate Republicans face pressure from ex-GOP officials to oppose Kash Patel
Senate Republicans are under growing pressure from prominent former Republican officials to reject President Trump’s pick to ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces tough questions in Senate confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to address key issues during his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Health and ...
Iowa Senate Republicans recommend 2% state K-12 funding increase, matching governor’s proposal
Senate Republicans announced Tuesday they plan to support the governor’s proposal of a 2% increase in per-pupil funding for ...
Senate Republicans urge Trump to sanction ICC after failed legislation push
Senate Republicans are recommending President Trump issue an executive order to sanction the International Criminal Court for ...
Pa. Senate passes first bills of new session with debate over benefits crackdown
The first bills to fully pass a chamber of the legislature in the new session came out of the Pa. Senate on Wednesday.