2 h. ago Rodney Scott Confirmed as Trump's Pick to Head U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The Senate confirmed Rodney S. Scott to serve as President Donald Trump’s Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). On Wednesday, 51 Republican Senators voted Scott into the position. Not a single Democrat voted to support the former Chief of the Border Patrol to head up CBP. The post Rodney Scott Confirmed as Trump’s Pick to Head U.S. Customs and Border Protection appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Top Trump ally predicts Senate will blow past 'big, beautiful bill' deadline

Sen. Ron Johnson doubts the GOP's timeline to pass Trump's bill before July 4, citing deficit concerns and the need for more time to properly review the legislation.

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5 h. ago 'Instincts for restraint': Senate divided over who gets to declare war

The Senate is divided on war powers as Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.

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15 h. ago GOP senator: Trump handling Iran 'brilliantly' as MAGA base splits on issue

Senate Republicans largely line up behind Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel and said they trust Trump's judgment.

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26 h. ago STEVE MOORE: The good, the bad and the ugly in the Senate's 'big beautiful' tax bill

Senate's tax bill draft maintains Trump tax cuts, caps SALT deductions at $10,000, and limits tax-free tips, but fails to cut corporate tax rate or expand Health Savings Accounts.

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41 h. ago 'It just baffles me': Senate Republicans sound alarm over Medicaid changes, spending in Trump megabill

Senate Republicans are divided over Medicaid provider tax rates and their effect on rural hospitals. Some GOP members fear rural hospitals could close.

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42 h. ago Alex Padilla recounts his removal from DHS news conference in emotional Senate speech

The California Democrat returned to the Senate floor Tuesday to warn that the Trump administrations response to immigration protests in Los Angeles should "shock the conscience of our country."

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48 h. ago Senate Version of One Big Beautiful Bill Removes Regs on Suppressors, Short

The Senate Finance Committee's version of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill contains the removal of suppressors and short-barreled rifles from the National Firearms Act (NFA). The post Senate Version of One Big Beautiful Bill Removes Regs on Suppressors, Short-Barreled Rifles appeared first on Breitbart.

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52 h. ago Trump Cuts G7 Trip Short Over Iran, and Senate Republicans Propose Steep Medicaid Cuts

Plus, streaming’s TV takeover.

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53 h. ago Officials Investigate More Threats of Violence Against American Politicians

President Trump and U.S. senators were identified as the most recent targets, as threats of violence have become part of America’s political landscape.

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57 h. ago Senate overhauls Trump’s tax bill, setting up brawl with the House

Senate overhauls Trump’s tax bill, setting up brawl with the House  The Washington Post

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60 h. ago Fight Club Exclusive — Marsha Blackburn: Senate GOP 'on Track' to Get 'Big, Beautiful Bill' to Trump

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said on the Breitbart Fight Club Founders' Roundtable on Monday that Senate Republicans are "on track" to get the "Big, Beautiful Bill" to President Donald Trump's desk by the Fourth of July. The post Fight Club Exclusive — Marsha Blackburn: Senate GOP ‘on Track’ to Get ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ to Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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60 h. ago House GOP Signals Support for Higher SALT Cap Than Senate Proposal

Senate Republicans on Monday released their portion of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” proposing a permanent extension of the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. The post House GOP Signals Support for Higher SALT Cap Than Senate Proposal appeared first on Breitbart.

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61 h. ago Senate Committee Makes Revisions to Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee released a new version of President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which includes making more cuts to Medicaid and lowering the Child Tax Credit. The post Senate Committee Makes Revisions to Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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64 h. ago 'It's wrong': Hawley warns Senate GOP not to boot Americans from Medicaid in Trump megabill

Sen. Josh Hawley wants his colleagues to follow the president's lead on preserving Medicaid benefits as the Senate Finance Committee prepares its version of Trump's budget bill

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65 h. ago Senate panel navigates delicate compromises on Medicaid, taxes in latest chunk of Trump's megabill

Senate Finance Committee unveils text for key components of Trump's legislative package, attempting to balance House compromises on Medicaid and SALT deductions while facing internal pressure from Senate Republicans.

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66 h. ago Senate Democratic Caucus demands President Trump withdraw military from Los Angeles

Senate Democratic Caucus demands President Trump withdraw military from Los Angeles  KTLA

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66 h. ago Blue state Republicans threaten revolt against Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' if Senate changes key tax rule

Blue state House Republicans warn Senate GOP against removing SALT deduction increase from tax bill, with Rep. Mike Lawler declaring any such move 'dead on arrival' as negotiations continue.

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69 h. ago US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran

US senator introduces bill to curb Trump’s power to go to war with Iran  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: Why the Senate is unlikely to debate the 'big, beautiful bill' until next week

Senate Republicans appear likely to delay President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" vote until June 22, potentially jeopardizing passage through both chambers before his July 4th deadline.

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