1 hour ago Senate Democrats Rail at ‘Sloppy, Rushed’ State Dept. Firings

Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said the changes were needed and called the outrage overblown.

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10 h. ago Aiming to give Trump 'backup,' second Republican enters swing state race for Democrat

New Hampshire state Sen. Dan Innis launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign to succeed retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, pledging to bring New Hampshire values to Washington, D.C.

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20 h. ago Murkowski among 3 Senate Republicans opposing Trump effort to claw back federal funds for public media and more

Murkowski among 3 Senate Republicans opposing Trump effort to claw back federal funds for public media and more  Anchorage Daily News

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21 h. ago Senate GOP blows through 2nd hurdle of the night, teeing up Trump's clawback bill for hourslong debate

Senate Republicans advance President Donald Trump's $9 billion spending clawback package through final procedural hurdle, with some bipartisan opposition to foreign aid cuts.

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22 h. ago Trump's $9 billion clawback passes first Senate test, while more hurdles await

Senate Republicans narrowly advance Trump's funding cuts targeting $8.3 billion from USAID and $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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23 h. ago Senator Hawley Aims to Roll Back Medicaid Cuts He Voted for in Trump Policy Bill

The Republican senator introduced a bill Tuesday that would block restrictions on key strategies that states rely on to finance Medicaid and double a rural hospital fund.

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26 h. ago Senate Republicans divided over looming vote to rescind $9 billion in spending

Senate Republicans divided over looming vote to rescind $9 billion in spending  The Washington Post

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32 h. ago Senate GOP braces for test vote on Trump's $9.4B clawback package

Senate Republicans are preparing to advance Trump's multibillion-dollar clawback package, though internal dissent threatens to stall the effort.

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55 h. ago 'One more': Senate Republicans eye tackling another reconciliation bill

Republicans aim for a second budget reconciliation bill this fall despite challenges, with Sen. Johnson securing commitments while Sen. Murkowski expresses reluctance

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5 d. ago 'Sacred Covenant' – How the Paxton divorce rocks the bruising Republican Senate primary in Texas

Ken Paxton's Senate campaign against John Cornyn sees strong fundraising numbers amid personal turmoil as his wife files for divorce on 'biblical grounds'

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6 d. ago Wife of Ken Paxton, Texas’ Attorney General, Files for Divorce

The announcement could have a significant impact on the race for U.S. Senate in Texas. Mr. Paxton is challenging Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary.

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6 d. ago Angela Paxton Files for Divorce From Ken Paxton, Texas’ Attorney General

The announcement could have a significant impact on the race for U.S. Senate in Texas. Mr. Paxton is challenging Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary.

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6 d. ago 'Gut check time': Dissent among Senate GOP ranks threatens to reduce Trump's spending cut demand

Republican senators divided on $9.4 billion cuts to USAID and public broadcasting as leadership plans amendment process for the White House's rescissions package.

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8 d. ago Everyone Hates This Bill. Dan Osborn Could Make Republicans Pay for It.

As Dan Osborn launches a new Senate campaign, he thinks some Republicans have buyer’s remorse.

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1 week ago Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future

While there were no changes made to Trump’s megabill after it came back from the Senate, some House Republican holdouts said Trump made promises to get their votes.

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2 w. ago Rep. Mike Lawler on the GOP's spending bill, and whether the House can pass it

NPR's Juana Summers talks with New York Rep. Mike Lawler, a republican, about the Senate's tax and spending bill – and whether he thinks the House has enough votes to send it to the president's desk.

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2 w. ago Alaska’s REPUBLICAN Senate Majority Leader Slams Medicaid Cuts in Begich’s Big, Ugly Bill

Alaska’s REPUBLICAN Senate Majority Leader Slams Medicaid Cuts in Begich’s Big, Ugly Bill  Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

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2 w. ago Johnson Faces G.O.P. Resistance to Quick Final Vote on Trump Policy Bill

Several conservative House Republicans expressed grave reservations about changes the Senate made to the party’s major policy bill, leaving its fate and the timing of any final vote uncertain.

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2 w. ago MAGA rival attempts to push longtime Trump ally out of Senate

Trump supporter Andre Bauer announces Senate bid against Lindsey Graham in SC's 2026 Republican primary, highlighting America First credentials and attacking Graham's record

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2 w. ago Alaska Republican senator stares down reporter after casting yes vote on Trump's tax bill

Alaska Republican senator stares down reporter after casting yes vote on Trump's tax bill  USA Today

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