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STEPHEN GROVES

STEPHEN GROVES

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Economy|Political|US

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports

The Senate has passed a resolution that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada

Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports
Election|Political|US

Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted more than 25 hours

Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?
Economy|Political|US

A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says he will block the confirmation of top leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs

A Democratic senator is putting holds on VA nominees to protest Trump's plans to cut its workforce
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support

With President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” of tariff implementation fast approaching, Senate Democrats are putting Republican support for some of those plans to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that underpins the tariffs on Canada

A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again

President Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports

How this auto union leader's support for Trump's tariffs scrambled labor politics again
Political|US

Was classified information shared? Senators overseeing military request probe into Signal leak

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee are requesting an investigation into how Trump national security officials used the Signal app to discuss military strikes

Was classified information shared? Senators overseeing military request probe into Signal leak
MidEast|Political|US

The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity

Trump administration officials are struggling to stem the fallout from revelations that top national security officials discussed sensitive attack plans over a messaging app and mistakenly added a journalist to the chain

The White House says nothing classified was shared on Signal. Democrats say that strains credulity
MidEast|Political|US

Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick for Israel ambassador, tries to distance from past Palestinian rhetoric

President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel attempted to distance himself from past controversial statements about the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people

Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick for Israel ambassador, tries to distance from past Palestinian rhetoric
Economy|Election|Political|US

Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance

Congressional lawmakers are scrambling to formulate a response to President Donald Trump’s slashing of the federal government as one group takes a front and center role: military veterans

Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance
Election|Political|US

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high

The Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
Crime|Health|Political|US

Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

The Senate has passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers

Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
Environment|Health|Political|US

Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, champion of environment and progressivism, dies at age 77

Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M

Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, champion of environment and progressivism, dies at age 77
Political|US

Trump is forcing a generational shift in GOP foreign policy. Here's how Republicans are responding

Republicans in Congress have long been intent on countering America’s rivals and spreading U.S. influence abroad

Trump is forcing a generational shift in GOP foreign policy. Here's how Republicans are responding
Health|Political|US

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for millions of veterans

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
Economy|Election|Health|Political|US

Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration's plans to cut the VA's budget

A handful of veterans speaking to The Associated Press are divided over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration's plans to cut the VA's budget
Education|Political|Sports|US

Bill to ban trans athletes from girls' and women's sports teams fails to advance in Senate

The Senate has rejected legislation aiming to bar transgender women and girls from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes

Bill to ban trans athletes from girls' and women's sports teams fails to advance in Senate
Political|US

Democratic activists fueled anti-Trump protests at GOP town halls but also rage at their own party

Democrats filled Republican town halls during the congressional break to protest President Donald Trump’s power grab in Washington

Democratic activists fueled anti-Trump protests at GOP town halls but also rage at their own party
Europe|Political|US|World

Scenes at US Capitol on war's anniversary reflect partisan divide on Ukraine

The commemoration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago was mostly a Democratic affair at the U.S. Capitol

Scenes at US Capitol on war's anniversary reflect partisan divide on Ukraine
Health|Political|US

How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to 'yes' on RFK Jr. and Gabbard

Republican skepticism in the Senate of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees has been worn down

How Republican skeptics in the Senate got to 'yes' on RFK Jr. and Gabbard
Economy|Election|Political|US

Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office

The Senate has confirmed Russell Vought, President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House budget director

Senate confirms Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead powerful White House budget office
Political|US

Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm

The Senate has confirmed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general

Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general, putting Trump ally at Justice Department’s helm
Environment|Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support

Vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer Robert F

RFK Jr. appears on track to become US health secretary as he wins key Republican senator's support
Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

Robert F

RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Crime|Election|Political|US

Democrats are splintered on immigration and how to respond to Trump

The Democratic Party has so far been splintered in responding to President Donald Trump’s push against illegal immigration

Democrats are splintered on immigration and how to respond to Trump
Political|US

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary

The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary

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