Senate Republican Conference
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Trump's AG nominee Todd Blanche secures key Senate vote
Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as US attorney general, overcoming a significant hurdle for Donald Trump's controversial pick. This decision came after Senator Lisa Murkowski…
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Senate Republicans race to pass crypto, hemp, and election bills before recess
Senate Republicans are aiming to pass several key pieces of legislation before their August recess, including measures related to cryptocurrency, college sports, and hemp. They are also focused on avoiding a government …
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Fauci contempt vote sparks fears of scientist exodus from government
Senate Republicans are pursuing a contempt of Congress vote against Dr. Anthony Fauci, accusing him of refusing to answer questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics argue these actions, along with broader effort…
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Pentagon pushes for defense funds, highlighting AI race with China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed Senate Republicans on the urgent need for increased military funding, emphasizing threats from China and the depletion of munitions due to conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. A key focu…
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White House pitches pre-election MAGA megabill to Senate Republicans
White House officials are urging Senate Republicans to pass a budget resolution for a new GOP-only megabill before the August recess. The proposal, championed by President Trump, aims to include significant funding for …
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Thune's Senate leadership challenged by MAGA shift
Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a challenging political landscape as the Republican conference in the Senate is expected to shift further towards MAGA loyalists. This potential shift could diminish Thune's power…
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Thune withstands Trump's pressure on SAVE Act, Senate GOP backs leader
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing pressure from Donald Trump and the MAGA base regarding the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. Despite Trump's public demands and frustration, Thune has maintained that there…
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House GOP pressures Senate to pass $95B reconciliation bill before November
House Republican leaders are urging Senate Republicans to pass a $95 billion reconciliation package before the November elections. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise emphasized that the package, which includes funding …
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Senate Republicans eye reconciliation for defense funding as House faces hurdles
Senate Republicans are considering a third reconciliation package to replenish the Pentagon's weapons stocks, viewing it as a backup plan if the regular appropriations process fails. House Speaker Mike Johnson is attemp…
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Senate Republicans block AI-driven Medicare pilot program
Senate Republicans have blocked a Democratic effort to halt a Trump-era pilot program within Medicare that utilizes artificial intelligence. This program is designed to approve or deny physician-ordered care, and the le…
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GOP eyes Colombia's election model for US voting reform
Senate Republicans are looking to Colombia's election system as a model for stricter voting rules in the United States, particularly concerning voter identification and mail-in voting. Some Republican senators are consi…
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Trump's voter fraud initiatives blocked by courts and Senate
President Trump's efforts to combat alleged voter fraud are facing significant obstacles from both the courts and Congress. His administration's executive orders aimed at verifying voter citizenship have been blocked by…
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Trump pushes SAVE Act as Senate Republicans clash over voting bill
Senate Republicans are divided over the SAVE America Act, a bill championed by Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott that aims to implement stricter voting requirements. President Trump is reportedly fixated on passing the a…
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Trump ties FISA renewal to SAVE America Act, stalling Senate progress
Former President Trump is leveraging the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to push for his SAVE America Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. Despite Senate…
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Senate advances ICE funding through potential second Trump term
Senate Republicans have advanced funding for ICE and Border Patrol through the end of a potential second Trump term, following an extended "vote-a-rama." This process involved numerous amendments, including those target…
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Trump's DNI pick sparks Senate GOP rebellion, risks FISA renewal
President Trump's nomination of Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence has ignited significant opposition from both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate. Democrats, led by Senator Mark Warner, are threatenin…
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Trump's revenge politics sparks GOP resistance to funding demands
President Trump's push for a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate alleged victims of the Biden Justice Department, alongside a $1 billion request for Secret Service and White House ballroom security, has…
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Trump endorses Paxton in tight Texas Senate GOP primary race
Donald Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas Republican Senate primary, a move that came as a surprise during early voting. This endorsement is seen as a significant boost for Paxton, who is in a close race agains…
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GOP senators balk at White House security funding for Trump ballroom
Senate Republicans are expressing concern over a $220 million request to enhance security at the White House complex, which includes funding for President Trump's new East Wing ballroom. This funding is part of a larger…
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Johnson to address Senate GOP amid escalating legislative clashes
House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to address Senate Republicans to mend growing divisions within the party. The two chambers have clashed over numerous legislative priorities, including funding for ICE and Border …