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Republicans push Musk to let Congress vote on DOGE cuts

Republicans push Musk to let Congress vote on DOGE cuts

Republicans push Musk to let Congress vote on DOGE cuts
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

'We are never going to stop existing': Trans 'Euphoria' star's gender changed on newly issued passport

Trans 'Euphoria' star Hunter Schafer posted to her TikTok story about a passport she recently received, which was issued with a male gender marker.

'We are never going to stop existing': Trans 'Euphoria' star's gender changed on newly issued passport
Education|Political|Sports|US

Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports
Election|Political|US

Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda, setting up clash with House Republicans

Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda, setting up clash with House Republicans

Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda, setting up clash with House Republicans
Election|Health|Political|US

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
MidEast|Political|US

Senate Democrats block International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant

Senate Democrats block International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant

Senate Democrats block International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant
Election|Political|US

Manu Raju explains the significance of McConnell’s ‘no’ vote on Hegseth

CNN's Manu Raju says former Republican senate leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voted "no" against Pete Hegseth's confirmation for Defense Secretary indicating McConnell may be a bit of a wild card in the Republican Senate caucus.

Manu Raju explains the significance of McConnell’s ‘no’ vote on Hegseth
Election|Political|US

Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking Senate vote to narrowly confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking Senate vote to narrowly confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking Senate vote to narrowly confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Crime|Political|US

GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote

GOP-led immigration bill on verge of Senate passage after Democrats join with Republicans in key vote

News|Political|US

Ex-Sen. Jim Inhofe has died, McConnell says

Ex-Sen. Jim Inhofe has died, McConnell says

Ex-Sen. Jim Inhofe has died, McConnell says
Health|News|US

Senate GOP blocks IVF bill again as Democrats spotlight issue ahead of elections

Senate GOP blocks IVF bill again as Democrats spotlight issue ahead of elections

Senate GOP blocks IVF bill again as Democrats spotlight issue ahead of elections
News|US

Schumer takes steps to prevent shutdown as Speaker Johnson’s next move unclear

Schumer takes steps to prevent shutdown as Speaker Johnson’s next move unclear

Schumer takes steps to prevent shutdown as Speaker Johnson’s next move unclear
News|Opinion|US

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’
News|Political|US|Videos

‘Shame on her’: Manchin reacts to Harris' vow to gut fillibuster to codify abortion rights

 Sen. Joe Manchin told CNN that he wouldn’t endorse Vice President Kamala Harris due to her stance on the Senate’s filibuster rule to pass a bill codifying abortion rights. CNN's Priscilla Alvarez reports.

‘Shame on her’: Manchin reacts to Harris' vow to gut fillibuster to codify abortion rights
Election|Political|US

Battle to replace McConnell remains wide-open as top candidates quietly woo key senators — and Trump

Battle to replace McConnell remains wide-open as top candidates quietly woo key senators — and Trump

Battle to replace McConnell remains wide-open as top candidates quietly woo key senators — and Trump
Election|Political|US

Conservative firebrands set to chair key Senate committees in new Congress

Conservative firebrands set to chair key Senate committees in new Congress

Conservative firebrands set to chair key Senate committees in new Congress
Business|Economy|Political|US

More Biden judges will be confirmed, but four appeals court nominees won’t see a vote under Senate deal

More Biden judges will be confirmed, but four appeals court nominees won’t see a vote under Senate deal

More Biden judges will be confirmed, but four appeals court nominees won’t see a vote under Senate deal
Election|Political|US

Some key GOP senators open to no FBI background checks on Trump picks

Some key GOP senators open to no FBI background checks on Trump picks

Some key GOP senators open to no FBI background checks on Trump picks
Health|Political|US

Mitch McConnell sprains wrist and cuts his face after fall in the Capitol

Mitch McConnell sprains wrist and cuts his face after fall in the Capitol

Mitch McConnell sprains wrist and cuts his face after fall in the Capitol
Health|Political|US

Raju reports on details of McConnell’s fall and injuries

GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell tripped, spraining his wrist and sustaining “a minor cut to the face,” his office said in a statement. CNN's Manu Raju reports.

Raju reports on details of McConnell’s fall and injuries
Election|Political|US

Trump’s Cabinet picks face tests of loyalty during upcoming confirmation hearings

Trump’s Cabinet picks face tests of loyalty during upcoming confirmation hearings

Trump’s Cabinet picks face tests of loyalty during upcoming confirmation hearings
Crime|Election|Political|US

Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill

Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill

Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill
Election|Political|US

Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week

Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week

Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week
Business|Election|Political|US

'Honeymoon period is over': GOP strategist on what shutdown drama may mean for Trump

Republican strategist Lauren Tomlinson and Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne discuss the fallout from the drama over the Republican-led House of Representatives voting to pass a spending bill just hours before a government shutdown.

'Honeymoon period is over': GOP strategist on what shutdown drama may mean for Trump
Economy|Political|US

Mike Johnson to Elon Musk: ‘You want to be Speaker?'

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) spoke to reporters just after the House passed a funding bill hours before a deadline to avert a federal government shutdown.

Mike Johnson to Elon Musk: ‘You want to be Speaker?'

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