Tag: The Senate
Senate confirms 48 of Trump’s nominees at once after changing the chamber’s rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees at once, voting for the…
Delays to Mike Waltz’s UN bid make it all but impossible he’s in the role for major world meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Mike Waltz almost certainly will not make his debut as President Donald Trump’s U.S.…
Oregon special session to fund transportation, prevent ODOT layoffs, delayed again
The Oregon special session to fund transportation has been delayed again until lawmakers convene for legislative days Sept.…
Republicans block Schumer’s push to force Epstein files vote after Democrat’s brazen breach of Senate protocol
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked Chuck Schumer’s attempt to compel the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files,…
Blast radius of Senate GOP’s latest ‘nuclear’ move could be limited
Republicans are preparing to again “go nuclear” on the Senate’s rules. The fallout this time could be limited.Majority…
Republicans prepare to go nuclear for Trump picks
The NewsPresident Donald Trump’s frustration with his long list of stalled nominees is about to land back in…
The X Factor That Could Help Democrats in 2026 — And Hurt Them in 2028
America is in the midst of a vast political realignment — not entirely caused by Donald Trump, but…
Trump Loses a Lawyer—and Much More
The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover…
‘This is not over,’ next phase of redistricting battle looms
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The battle over redrawing voting lines in Texas reached a crescendo at the Capitol this…
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate left Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to…
Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
Washington - The Senate on Saturday approved the nomination of Jeanine Pirro, an ardent loyalist of President Trump…