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‘We’ll go nuts’: Trump allies threaten political blowup if Senate GOP doesn’t pass his $9.4 billion spending cuts

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Maga influencer and de facto national security adviser Laura Loomer holds outsized sway on Trump

The 32-year-old was instrumental in high-profile national security firings, and has cheerled the attacks on Iran

The Guardian - US

‘We could just have a blast’: Trump invited to attend Sturgis motorcycle rally

Sen. Rounds invited Trump to attend the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, saying he would “be impressed with the reception.”

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Senate’s spectrum proposal raises aviation safety question - Roll Call

A plan to sell spectrum is generating warnings that the move may interfere with sensitive aviation instruments like radio altimeters.

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Inside Washington's tech summit, Silicon Valley's elite gently make the case for skilled immigration to keep an edge in the AI arms race

At a gathering of policymakers and Silicon Valley executives, the need for the U.S. to maintain its “edge” by attracting the world’s best technologists was emphasized.

Fortune

Budget plan with dueling tax, spending targets OK'd in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate adopted a fiscal 2025 budget blueprint early Saturday along party lines after a debate that began the night before, teeing up the House for a climactic final vote next week.

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Budget timeline moves up in Senate as GOP preps flexible targets - Roll Call

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says a compromise budget resolution could hit the floor for a “vote-a-rama” as soon as next week.

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Medicaid cuts could wake up Republicans

GOP lawmakers are proposing massive cuts, but a public backlash may turn some Republicans against their own party

Salon

US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights

Trump invoked 1798 law previously used to detain Japanese Americans in second world war to justify deportations

The Guardian - US

Republican Senators Express Doubts Over Possible Military Leadership Changes

Republican senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee respond to rumors of military leadership changes.

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Republican Lawmakers Support Push For Elections In Ukraine

Republican lawmakers support Trump's call for Ukrainian elections while navigating differing views on Zelenskyy's leadership and the conflict in Ukraine.

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Senate Republicans fall in line behind Trump's nominees

Efforts by conservatives to pressure Republican senators to support Trump’s Cabinet nominees have largely been successful so far.

Roll Call

Even Republicans are questioning Trump’s ‘illegal’ midnight purge of inspector generals

‘The summary dismissal of everybody, I think, has raised concerns,’ Alaska Republican senator says

The Independent UK

An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.

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GOP senators on 2026 ballot walk a fine line on Trump loyalty - Roll Call

Some Republican senators will walk a careful path to satisfy Donald Trump's demands for loyalty and navigate threats of a primary challenge.

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Republican Senators Facing Pressure To Support Trump's Cabinet Picks

Republican senators face pressure from Trump allies on Cabinet picks, navigating loyalty and independent judgment in confirmation process.

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GOP Senators Express Concerns Over Defense Secretary Nominee

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and other senators express varying levels of support and concern over allegations against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary ...

The Independent UK

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault

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In final month of the session, Congress looks to clean up loose ends, prepare for Trump - Roll Call

Congress returns with a full plate for December’s legislative session, as well as plenty of Donald Trump's nominees to begin vetting.

International Business Times

'Incredibly Dangerous': Trump's nomination Of Loyalist Kash Patel As FBI Director Sparks Strong Reactions

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked a former aide, Kash Patel, to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Guardian - US

Conspiracy theorist Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, faces Senate blowback

‘Deep state’ critic who has threatened to shut down agency’s headquarters could face tough confirmation battle

The Guardian - US

Republican senator introduces bill to abolish US Department of Education

Mike Rounds submitted bill that needs supermajority to pass, unlikely even in GOP-controlled Senate next year

International Business Times

Trump Ally Rejects Ukraine Peace Deal, Saying Kremlin Can't Be 'Trusted'

Rounds' comments came amid intensifying Russian attacks on Ukraine this week.

Latin Times

Republican Gets Head Start on Trump Presidency, Introduces Bill to Abolish Education Department

A Republican senator introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act on Thursday in a bid to abolish the Department of Education.

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Sen. Rounds Warns Of Potential Delay In Gaetz Confirmation Process

Sen. Rounds raises concerns over lack of transparency in House Ethics Committee's report on AG nominee Gaetz, potentially impacting confirmation process.

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