Matt Gaetz's withdrawal is reminder of Senate's ... - Associated Press News
2 days ago · Sen. John Thune, who will take over as Senate majority leader in January, has kept that option on the table, saying he would be inclined to use it if Democrats try to delay confirmations. It would be unprecedented in modern times for the Senate to step aside willingly to allow the president to make top-level Cabinet appointments.
Democrats strike deal to get more Biden judges confirmed before ...
5 days ago · The Senate won’t hold votes on four of President Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations. ... The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted ...
The Social Security Fairness Act is now in the hands of the Senate ...
Nov 15, 2024 · Efforts to get the Senate to vote on a bill to expand Social Security benefits are intensifying, as the House-passed Social Security Fairness Act enjoys rare bipartisan support but has only a...
Republicans win Senate majority | AP News - Associated Press News
Nov 5, 2024 · Republicans look to build on Senate majority: Currently at 52 seats, the GOP is looking to notch wins in Pennsylvania and Nevada. But Democrats will be able to add to their caucus — currently at 44 members — if Ruben Gallego pulls out a win in Arizona and independent Angus King wins Maine.
Republicans win majority in the Senate, flipping control of ... - CBS News
Nov 5, 2024 · CBS News estimates the Ohio Senate race leans toward Republican Bernie Moreno, as Sen. Sherrod Brown fights to hold onto his seat in the Buckeye State. Ohio is a top target for Republicans ...
Senate passes funding bill to avert partial government shutdown
Mar 22, 2024 · Funding agreement: A partial US government shutdown was dramatically averted early Saturday as the Senate approved a funding package after the midnight deadline. The House had passed the bill on...
June 1, 2023 Senate passes US debt ceiling bill | CNN Politics
Jun 2, 2023 · The US Senate passed the debt limit bill Thursday night, averting a US default. The bill will now be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Debt Ceiling: Senate Passes Debt Limit Bill - The New York Times
Jun 2, 2023 · After weeks of political impasse, tense negotiations and mounting economic anxiety, the Senate on Thursday night gave final approval to bipartisan legislation suspending the debt limit and...
Senate News | Page 1 - The Hill
4 days ago · All Latest Senate News / Administration Murray signals openness to supporting Trump’s pick to head Labor Administration / 9 hours ago by Filip Timotija. 11/23/24 8:33 AM ET ...
John Thune elected by Republicans as next Senate majority leader
Nov 13, 2024 · WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next Senate majority leader after rejecting public overtures from allies of President-elect Donald Trump who backed...