Today: September 08, 2024
Today: September 08, 2024

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In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation reaffirming presidents don't have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month

In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court's immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
Education|Political|Technology

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

The Senate has passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
Economy|Political|Technology

Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online

The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades

Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
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Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in public

After meeting for around two hours to discuss whether President Joe Biden should remain at the top of their presidential ticket, Senate Democrats almost unanimously have agreed on one thing – not to say anything about it

Democrats on Capitol Hill express concerns about Biden in private but stay quiet in public
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Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden

Three and a half years after the Capitol attack, former President Donald Trump still falsely claims the 2020 election was stolen and has promised that if he wins the presidency again he will pardon his supporters who violently beat police and broke into the building to try and overturn the legitimate results

Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden
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Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes

The stuffy Senate is now a bit less formal

Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman and others choose casual clothes
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Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban

Senate Republicans have blocked bipartisan legislation that would have outlawed bump stocks after the Supreme Court struck down a ban on the rapid-fire gun accessory

Republicans block bill to outlaw bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban
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Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House

After the 2020 election, many Republican senators distanced themselves from Donald Trump

Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House
Health|Political

Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception

Republicans block bill to protect contraception access as Democrats make election-year push
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Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional luxury trips given to Justice Clarence Thomas by donors as part of the panel’s ethics investigation into the Supreme Court

Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals
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Two weeks after hush money verdict, Trump to meet with Senate Republicans

Former President Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans Thursday, speaking to the group just two weeks after he was convicted on 34 charges in his hush money trial and as GOP senators have increasingly rallied around him

Two weeks after hush money verdict, Trump to meet with Senate Republicans
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Sen. John Fetterman was treated for a bruised shoulder after a weekend car accident

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was treated at a hospital for a bruised shoulder after a car accident Sunday morning, according to a statement from his Senate office

Sen. John Fetterman was treated for a bruised shoulder after a weekend car accident
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Republican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense

Republican lawmakers are reacting with fury to the felony conviction of former President Donald Trump

Republican lawmakers react with fury to Trump verdict and rally to his defense
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Democratic senators request meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over flags flown at Alito's homes

Two Democratic senators are requesting a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts after reports that two separate flags carried by rioters at the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol had flown outside of houses owned by Justice Samuel Alito

Democratic senators request meeting with Chief Justice Roberts over flags flown at Alito's homes
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Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close Trump ally, joins race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader

Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he will run for Senate Republican leader when Mitch McConnell steps down from the post, becoming the third Republican in the race

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close Trump ally, joins race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader
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Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires

The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires

Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
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Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay

The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine and Israel

Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to Senate for final approval after months of delay
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Senate to convene Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats plot quick dismissal

Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin

Senate to convene Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats plot quick dismissal
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Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate this week, but may be over before it starts

House Republicans will bring their case against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate this week, two months after impeaching the Homeland Security secretary

Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate this week, but may be over before it starts
Business|News|Political|Technology

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled
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Spending bill would ease access to guns for some veterans declared mentally incapable

Veterans whom the government declares incapable of managing their own affairs would have easier access to firearms under spending legislation expected to be signed by President Joe Biden in the coming days

Spending bill would ease access to guns for some veterans declared mentally incapable
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Katie Britt to call Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union

Sen. Katie Britt will call President Joe Biden a “dithering and diminished leader” in the Republican rebuttal to his State of the Union address Thursday evening

Katie Britt to call Biden a 'diminished leader' in GOP response to the State of the Union
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Sen. Katie Britt will stride onto the national stage to deliver GOP's State of the Union response

After only a year in the Senate, Katie Britt of Alabama is wielding her influence and experience as a former congressional staffer and mother to carve out a unique role in the Republican party

Sen. Katie Britt will stride onto the national stage to deliver GOP's State of the Union response
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Wyoming Sen. Barrasso will run for No. 2 spot in GOP leadership, narrowing race to replace McConnell

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso says he'll run for the No. 2 spot in the Senate Republican conference after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves at the end of the year

Wyoming Sen. Barrasso will run for No. 2 spot in GOP leadership, narrowing race to replace McConnell
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South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader

South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November

South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader

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