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Confirmation Slowdown Forces a Senate Showdown  The New York Times Republicans in ‘active conversation’ over whether to change Senate rules and speed up stalled Trump nominees  CNN Senate GOP threatens confirmations rule change amid Democrats’ “path of obstruction” on Trump’s nominees  CBS News Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees  AP News Senate Dems plotting next forced vote on Epstein …

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said he does not fear getting on the wrong side of Donald Trump, as South America’s largest economy braces for the introduction of 50% tariffs. Trump announced plans to slap Brazil with tariffs on 1 August earlier this month, partly in retaliation for a supposed political “witch-hunt” against his far-right ally Jair …

Illinois governor escalates redistricting showdown with Trump and Texas  Axios Texas plan to redraw maps could protect GOP House majority  The Washington Post Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’  The Guardian Pritzker’s gerrymander jab draws fire  Politico Texans, Democrats condemn GOP redistricting plans at first public hearing  The Texas Tribune Source …

How Schumer is preparing for the fall funding showdown  Politico Congressional Republicans face bruising battle to avoid government shutdown  Fox News Senate Democrats face crossroads in anti-Trump strategy  Axios Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor  Roll Call Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights  The Hill Source link

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day … TOP 3 1. Mike Waltz preps for intense showdown with Dems in UN ambassador confirmation hearing 2. First lady catches Putin’s deception after Trump’s ‘wonderful’ phone calls 3. …