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Senate Republicans to move on rules change as Dems warn against going “nuclear”

Senate Republicans to move on rules change as Dems warn against going “nuclear”

Washington — Senate Republicans are expected to move Thursday on changing Senate rules to make it easier to confirm President Trump’s nominees amid a blockade from Democrats, who are warning against the move to go “nuclear.” For months, Republicans have criticized Democrats’ efforts to slow the confirmation process, which they have taken to new extremes in recent months in protest …

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Senate GOP blocks amendment to release Epstein files – Axios

Senate GOP blocks amendment to release Epstein files  Axios Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol  CNN Senate GOP defeats Schumer’s Epstein gambit  Politico Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files  AP News Schumer ambushes Republicans with amendment to force vote on Epstein files  The Hill Source link

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Senate GOP defeats Schumer’s Epstein gambit – Politico

Senate GOP defeats Schumer’s Epstein gambit  Politico Senate GOP blocks amendment to release Epstein files  Axios Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol  CNN Schumer ambushes Republicans with amendment to force vote on Epstein files  The Hill Senate Republicans barely defeat effort by Democrats to force release of Epstein files  WTOP Source link

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James Talarico, Religious Texas Democrat, Is Running for Senate

James Talarico, Religious Texas Democrat, Is Running for Senate

The U.S. Senate race in Texas just got a lot more intriguing — with the addition of a young, charismatic foe of Christian nationalism, who is himself studying to be a minister. James Talarico declared Tuesday that he’s seeking the Democratic nomination, vying to contest the Senate seat now held by Republican John Cornyn. Talarico will be an underdog. He’s …

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Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol

Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol

Facebook Tweet Email Link Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer moved on Wednesday to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, putting the contentious issue front-and-center in the chamber. Schumer took a brazen procedural step on the Senate floor in order to trigger the vote. Traditionally, only the majority party takes the procedural step of “filing …

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Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed pick, could get Senate confirmation Monday – Politico

Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed pick, could get Senate confirmation Monday  Politico Republicans Race to Advance Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, Despite White House Ties  The New York Times Senate advances Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee after judge blocks Lisa Cook’s firing  NBC News Trump Fed nominee Stephen Miran advanced by Senate Banking committee, tees up final vote  CNBC Senate panel clears Trump’s top economist for …

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Schumer to force a vote in the Senate compelling DOJ to release Epstein files

Schumer to force a vote in the Senate compelling DOJ to release Epstein files

WASHINGTON — In a surprise move, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Wednesday moved to force a floor vote to compel the Justice Department to release all of its records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Schumer said that he would be forcing a vote on an amendment to the sweeping defense policy bill, and that his amendment would …

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Senate panel advances Miran’s Fed nomination – Politico

Senate panel advances Miran’s Fed nomination  Politico Trump gets a Fed win one day after a big setback  CNN Senate Banking Committee approves Trump’s pick Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve board  KOMO Republicans Race to Advance Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, Despite White House Ties  The New York Times Live updates: Senate advances Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee after judge blocks Lisa Cook’s firing  NBC News …

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Trump's Fed governor nominee Miran advances toward Senate confirmation vote – Reuters

Trump’s Fed governor nominee Miran advances toward Senate confirmation vote  Reuters Trump gets a Fed win a day after a big setback  CNN Republicans Race to Advance Stephen Miran, Trump’s Fed Pick, Despite White House Ties  The New York Times Live updates: Senate advances Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee after judge blocks Lisa Cook’s firing  NBC News Trump Fed nominee Stephen Miran advanced by Senate …

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