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Senate GOP readies ‘nuclear’ option, set for August break after nominations deal falls apart
The Senate is set to finally begin its August recess without a deal on nominations as Republicans are intent on moving ...
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"Nuclear option" lingers over Senate as members leave for August recess
Senate leaders failed to reach a bipartisan deal to speed through more of President Trump's nominees — so senators are ...
Senate makes progress in averting government shutdown much earlier than usual
The Senate took a significant step Friday towards averting a partial government shutdown in the fall by passing a tranche of ...
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Trial ‘dead’: Senate archives Sara Duterte impeachment
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate on Wednesday, August 6, moved to archive the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing the Supreme Court (SC) decision halting her trial.
Senate approves more than $180 billion in 2026 funding before August recess
The Senate on Friday passed its first tranche of government funding bills for fiscal year 2026 ahead of its upcoming August recess, but Congress is bracing for a potentially messy fight to prevent ...
Senate confirms Trump's pick to oversee higher ed, a man tied to for-profit colleges
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee higher education policy, a man with deep ties to the for-profit ...