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Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.

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Senate’s week packed with nomination hearings for Trump’s Cabinet picks

Energy committee chairman Sen. Mike Lee postponed Burgum's hearing, saying his paperwork was unnecessarily delayed.

The New York Times · 11h

Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.

Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as soon as Jan.

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Senate advances Laken Riley bill past second hurdle

The Laken Riley Act on Monday cleared a second procedural hurdle in the Senate as talk turns to an amendment push by Democrats in order to potentially make alterations to the bill. Senators voted 82-10 on the motion to proceed to the legislation,

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Full List of Senators Who Voted Against Advancing Laken Riley Act

Ten senators voted against further debate on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate ICE detention of undocumented immigrants charged in some crimes.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Democrats warm to Laken Riley bill as Senate to take up measure

Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite costs of enforcement and due process concerns.

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Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for ...

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Senate Democrats urge Garland to preserve evidence from Trump investigations

Senate Democrats want the DOJ to preserve all records related to special counsel Jack Smith's probes into Donald Trump, they ...

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Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority

S.D., has selected four top Republican allies to be part of his unofficial cabinet as he looks to make his own impression on ...

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Montana elected a firefighter to the Senate. He’s already pushing for solutions

Less than a week into his new job, Montana Republican Tim Sheehy is finding plenty of use for his previous experience as an ...

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Who were the strongest Senate and House candidates of 2024?

The simplest way to assess the strength and weakness of candidates for Congress is to compare their performances to a ...

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'Living legend': Schumer honors centenarian Holocaust survivor with Capitol flag, Senate floor recognition

Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer honored 100-year-old Holocaust survivor living on Long Island with Senate recognition, ...

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Some Republicans want Kari Lake to run for Senate in Iowa. She's speaking there this month

Kari Lake is set to speak at an Iowa political event in late January, as her name has come up in connection to the state's ...

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