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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Emil Bove, a top justice department official and former defense attorney for Donald Trump, to a lifetime seat on a federal appeals court, despite claims by whistleblowers that he advocated for ignoring court orders. The vote broke nearly along party lines, with 50 Republican senators voting for his confirmation to a seat on the third …

Senate confirms Emil Bove to Third Circuit, as Dems fail to thwart Trump pick  Politico Senate Republicans confirm former Trump lawyer Emil Bove to appeals court post  NBC News U.S. Senate confirms former Trump lawyer Emil Bove as federal judge, despite whistleblower concerns  CBC New whistleblower emerges against Trump lawyer ahead of Senate vote  AP News Senate GOP Confirms Trump’s DOJ ‘Hatchet Man’ for …

Senate GOP ready to bulldoze Dems on Trump nominees  Axios Republicans in ‘active conversation’ over whether to change Senate rules and speed up stalled Trump nominees  CNN Senate Dems plotting next forced vote on Epstein files  Politico Thune sends Dems a list of noms — with a warning  Punchbowl News Democrats turn routine Trump nominees into pitched partisan battles  The Hill Source link

The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday along party lines, 51 to 47, to confirm Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  President Trump nominated her for the role in March, praising her as “an incredible mother and dedicated public servant” who “understands the importance of protecting our children, our communities, and our future.”  CDC …

Senate floor erupts as Booker accuses Dems of being “complicit” to Trump  Axios Democrats clash over police funding in heated Senate floor debate  NBC News Booker blows up at Democrats on Senate floor: ‘Willing to be complicit’ with Trump  The Hill Booker confronts fellow Democrats over bipartisan police bills  Politico Booker accuses Democrats of being “complicit” in Trump’s agenda in heated exchange with Senate …

The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images After months weathering staffing cuts and disease outbreaks without an official leader, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finally has a new director. The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez, a health scientist and …

Roy Cooper raises $3.4 million in first 24 hours of his Senate candidacy  Politico Wiley Nickel ends short-lived Senate campaign in N.C.  Politico Roy Cooper’s entrance to Senate race gives Democrats a midterm boost  KATU The GOP’s New Voter Suppression Architect  Democracy Docket Cooper entering N.C. Senate race gives Democrats hope. But to flip the Senate majority they will need lots of prayer.  The Boston …

Senate Banking advances first large, bipartisan housing package in a decade  Politico Ahead of Historic Housing Markup, Stakeholders Voice Support for ROAD to Housing Act of 2025  Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov) Housing affordability is a major problem. Elizabeth Warren is helping lead a sweeping bipartisan effort to address it.  The Boston Globe Exclusive / Senate’s bipartisan housing bill …

Nominations pileup has Senate Republicans threatening rules changes  Politico Democrats turn routine Trump nominees into pitched partisan battles  The Hill Key Trump nominees stalled by Senate Dems puts pressure on GOP leaders  Fox News Trump to Senate: Confirm more nominees before August recess  Roll Call Thune Joins The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio  U.S. Senate (.gov) Source link

Wiley Nickel ends short-lived Senate campaign in N.C.  Politico Democrats got a top Senate recruit in North Carolina. Now they’re trying to find more  CNN The GOP’s New Voter Suppression Architect  Democracy Docket Game on in North Carolina as former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper launches Senate bid for GOP-held seat  Fox News Roy Cooper entrance gives Democrats hope more Senate recruiting wins are on …