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Trump's Cabinet Nominees Successfully Confirmed With GOP Support

Republican senators engage in strategic discussions with Trump to secure support for controversial Cabinet nominees, showcasing successful committee votes ...

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Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry

ANALYSIS: Trump has finally bent the Senate to his will. And, as Eric Garcia writes, he has done it at the expense of Republicans’ careers

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Mark Robinson is not running for Senate – here’s why that's bad news for Trump

ANALYSIS: Analysis: North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis has had to appeal to the Trumpian right to avoid a primary challenge. Eric Garcia says Robinson’s departure gives him an opening to pivot to the center and sink some of Trump’s nominees

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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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Senator Introduces 'K$H BINGO' Card At FBI Director Hearing

Thom Tillis introduced a 'K$H BINGO' card during Kash Patel's FBI director nominee confirmation hearing.

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GOP Senator Breaks Out Kash Patel 'Bingo Card' Aimed At Democrats During Confirmation Hearing

Republican North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis produced a Kash Patel bingo card during the controversial nominee's confirmation hearing.

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Kash Patel Faces Senate Scrutiny For FBI Director Nomination

Kash Patel, Trump's FBI nominee, faces scrutiny over loyalty to Trump and plans to overhaul the bureau. Democratic senators question his suitability for th...

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Sen. Tillis To Introduce Patel For FBI Director Nomination

Sen. Thom Tillis supports President Trump's FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, with a unique approach to confirmation hearings.

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Nicole Shanahan Threatens Senators Opposing RFK Jr. Confirmation

Nicole Shanahan issues a warning to U.S. Senators regarding RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary.

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Sen. Tillis Praises RFK Jr.'S Performance In Hearing

Sen. Tillis praises RFK Jr.'s handling of questions during recent hearing.

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Trump’s funding freeze pushes Democrats over the edge

ANALYSIS: Democrats have offered little pushback to Trump since he won. Now, Eric Garcia reports, they’re preparing for battle

The Independent UK

Will Republican reservations sink Tulsi Gabbard?

Not all Republicans are on board with the former Democratic congresswoman as she prepares for her confirmation hearing, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Narrowly Survives Defense Secretary Confirmation Vote After Three GOP Senators Reject Him

Hegseth's confirmation follows a contentious process marked by allegations of misconduct, with Trump's influence and partisan loyalty playing key roles in securing the post.

Latin Times

Senate GOP Leaders Uncertain On Pete Hegseth Confirmation Vote

Senate GOP leaders are uncertain about key senators' votes on controversial defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. McConnell and Tillis's decisions could...

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President Trump To Visit Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

President Trump to visit Western North Carolina to address Hurricane Helene aftermath and federal response scrutiny.

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Republican Senators React To Trump's January 6 Pardons

Republican senators have varied responses to Trump's pardons for January 6 attackers, expressing concerns over law enforcement and Capitol Hill security.

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Trump pardons nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, orders prison releases - Roll Call

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned nearly all the rioters charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority - Roll Call

Some Senate Republicans have asked about a powerful spy authority in the confirmation process for picks for key national security roles.

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Spending more or spending better animates Turner’s HUD hearing - Roll Call

Eric Scott Turner, Donald Trump’s choice to lead HUD, sidestepped questions about whether the department needs to spend more or spend better.

Latin Times

Republican Senators Introduce Legislation Requiring Familial DNA Testing at Southern Border

Critics of the bill question its basic privacy protections and raise concerns about what happens to sensitive genetic information once it's collected

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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.

The Guardian - US

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’

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Biden To Sign Bill That Will Raise Social Security Payments For Millions

The bill will also eliminate the Government Pension Offset, or GPO, which reduces Social Security benefits for certain spouses, widows, and widowers.

The Independent UK

Your social security payment is set to go up thanks to Biden. Here’s why

Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity

The Independent UK

‘It’s clear he’s in charge now’: Lawmakers react to Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ involvement ahead of inauguration

Trump is behaving as though he is already in office as Biden winds down his presidency, according to Republican and Democratic lawmakers

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