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FBI nominee, under Senate questioning, takes a different tone - Roll Call

FBI nominee Kash Patel took a more measured tone at his confirmation hearing than the pro-MAGA bravado he displayed on social media.

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Kash Patel Faces Intense Scrutiny At FBI Nomination Hearing

Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI faces scrutiny over past statements and views on agency reform.

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Sen. Whitehouse Criticizes FBI Director Nominee During Confirmation Hearing

Senator Whitehouse criticizes FBI director nominee Kash Patel during confirmation hearing, highlighting opposition from key Republican figures and concerns...

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Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin To Lead EPA

Lee Zeldin confirmed as EPA head, facing scrutiny over environmental record and ties to fossil fuel industry.

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RFK Jr defends vaccine stance as protesters disrupt confirmation hearing

Robert F Kennedy Jr has insisted he is not ‘anti-vaccine’ and said he would rapidly address increasing rates of chronic disease in the US

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Senate confirms former Rep. Zeldin as EPA chief - Roll Call

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to be the administrator of the EPA by a vote of 56-42.

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Sen. Whitehouse Expresses Concerns Over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Senator Whitehouse and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. engage in a debate on vaccination policies and public health during a confirmation hearing.

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Senate panel advances Bondi nomination for attorney general - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines Wednesday to advance the nomination of Pam Bondi for attorney general.

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Finance Democrats seek assurances from Bessent on taxes ahead of vote - Roll Call

Senate Finance Democrats want Scott Bessent to submit to an IRS audit and release his tax filings ahead of panel vote Tuesday.

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Democratic Senator Says Biden's Farewell Speech Could Have 'Saved America' Years Ago: 'Now We Fight On'

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse rebuked Biden for giving the speech four years too late, adding he would've been reelected if he ran on it.

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Former NY Congressman Grilled On Climate Change Views During EPA Hearing

Former Congressman Lee Zeldin faces climate change questioning during EPA confirmation hearing with focus on carbon dioxide as a pollutant and rising sea l...

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Senator Whitehouse Presents Chairwoman Capito With Special Gavel

Sen. Whitehouse presents historic gavel to Chairwoman Capito during EPA administrator-nominee hearing, fostering bipartisan unity.

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Zeldin faces climate change heat on path to confirmation - Roll Call

GOP former House member Lee Zeldin, picked to be EPA administrator, pledged strict interpretation of the country's environmental laws.

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Bondi insists she has no "enemies list"

Bondi was quizzed about her support for political prosecutions at her confirmation hearing on Wednesday

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Sen. Whitehouse Questions AG Pick Bondi On 'Enemies List'

Democratic Sen. Whitehouse questions AG nominee Bondi on 'enemies list' concerns and her defense of Kash Patel's views on the 'deep state'.

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Ethics Complaints Against Justices Thomas And Jackson Not Referred

U.S. Judicial Conference addresses ethics complaints against Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Jackson without DOJ involvement.

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US judicial body rejects request to refer Clarence Thomas to justice department

Request was made after Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips by Texas businessman and GOP donor Harlan Crow

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Trump risks legal clashes in plans to not spend appropriations - Roll Call

The incoming Trump administration plan to slash federal spending would have to overcome decades of court decisions, experts say.

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Cop29: US Democrats put on brave face as Republicans talk up cheap energy

US climate envoy says Trump won’t derail progress as GOP argues for increasing oil and gas production at UN talks

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Trump's Republican Allies Tread Lightly On Paris Pact At COP29

Donald Trump's Republican allies in Congress showed up at UN climate talks to tout natural gas and nuclear energy, but they tiptoed around the elephant in the room: a looming US withdrawal from the Paris agreement.

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Republicans Projected To Flip Senate Seat In West Virginia

GOP projected to gain Senate seats, House majority uncertain. Election outcomes still pending.

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Black Lives Matter Activist Plans To Vote For Trump

Black Lives Matter activist Mark Fisher expresses disillusionment with Democratic Party and plans to vote for former President Trump, highlighting growing ...

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump

Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own

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Trump gets record donations from big oil but far less than $1bn he wanted

Republican ex-president has received $14.1m oil and gas industry making it his fourth-biggest source of cash

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The FBI conducted a sham investigation into Brett Kavanaugh. Surprised?

The bureau shamefully allowed itself to be used as a prop in political theater, orchestrated by the Trump administration

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