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Democrats want to punish Trump in the 2026 midterms. Here are the five Senate seats most likely to flip

Analysis: The 2026 midterm election will largely be about Donald Trump. That puts Maine and North Carolina in Democratic grasps, while Republicans eye Georgia, Michigan and New Hampshire. Eric Garcia reports

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The Best Defense of Justice Amy Coney Barrett: No One Else Could Have Been Confirmed To Replace RBG Before The Election

"Republicans couldn’t have filled the seat without Justice Barrett. Mitch McConnell knew this, and for that reason insisted that she needed to be the nominee."

Reason

Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House

The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact

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Former CDC nominee goes scorched earth, blaming two Republicans and ‘big Pharma’ for failed bid

Weldon’s nomination to head the CDC was withdrawn just 12 hours before he was supposed to testify to the Senate health committee

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CR would provide $1.5 billion for extra, unrequested warship - Roll Call

The spending bill the House passed on Tuesday would add more than $1.5 billion to start building a warship that the Navy did not request.

Roll Call

Long-term stopgap measure sets up partisan clash - Roll Call

Republicans on Saturday rolled out a long-term stopgap funding bill, challenging Democrats to accept it or risk a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

Trump is bulldozing some Republicans’ priorities. They should be nervous

ANALYSIS: From the CHIPs and Science Act to Ukraine to tariffs, Trump’s moves are undermining Republican agendas, Eric Garcia reports

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Makary tells Senate panel he plans to review FDA job cuts - Roll Call

FDA nominee Martin Makary was asked about abortion drugs, vaccine panels during a Senate hearing on his bid to lead the agency.

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GOP senators pitch Musk on using 1974 budget law to cut spending - Roll Call

Senate Republicans called on the Trump administration to use the rescissions process to claw back money already appropriated by Congress.

Roll Call

Democrats split on a government shutdown

Congressional agreement over whether to keep the federal government up and running could hinge on the rule of law

Salon

Trump NIH nominee aims to soothe senators over embattled agency - Roll Call

The Stanford health economist selected to lead the NIH has been criticized for his opposition to lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roll Call

Americans face price hikes from Trump tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, admits his commerce chief

China announces it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef

Evening Standard

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico kick take effect, as China takes aim at US farm exports

President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors

The Independent UK

Republican Ukraine hawks try to recoup after the Trump-Zelensky blowup

ANALYSIS: Senate Republicans remain optimistic that Trump and Zelensky can return to the table

The Independent UK

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Vote studies 2024: Biden support steadies in final year in office - Roll Call

Joe Biden maintained support for his priorities in Congress, including making gains among Republicans in both chambers.

Dynamite News

Trump's aide congratulates new FBI Chief in bollywood-style

US President Donald Trump took a leaf out of Bollywood to congratulate Indian-origin Kash Patel after his confirmation as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Trump aide greets Indian-origin new FBI chief Kash Patel in 'Bollywood' style

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Senate adopts budget framework for border, defense package - Roll Call

Senate Republicans finally pushed through their blueprint for the first phase of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda early Friday.

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Latin Times

Full List of Republicans Who Broke From Trump to Vote Against Kash Patel

The only Republicans to break ranks and vote against Patel were Alaska's Lisa Murkowski and Maine's Susan Collins. Every Democrat voted against the confirmation.

Al Jazeera

US Senate confirms Kash Patel for a 10-year term to lead the FBI

Two Republicans voted against Patel, citing questions about how his ‘political activities’ may affect his leadership.

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Sen. Collins Opposes Trump's FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel

Senator Collins opposes Kash Patel's FBI Director nomination over ethical concerns and political activities.

Latin Times

Republican Senator Calls Out Kash Patel's 'Aggressive Political Activity' in Vow to Vote Against Him for FBI Director

A Republican senator called out President Donald Trump's FBI Director nominee Kash Patel for his "aggressive political activity" in a vow to vote against him.

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Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director - Roll Call

Kash Patel will take the helm of the Federal Bureau of Investigation amid heated internal tensions with Trump officials.

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