Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Republican Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday endorsed Republican celebrity physician Mehmet Oz in his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania, lauding what it called his “commitment…
U.S. Senate Republican leader opposes Manchin energy permitting proposal included in stop-gap spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said an energy permitting proposal by Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is a “poison pill” in a stop-gap spending package to keep federal government…
Senate Ratifies Climate Treaty That Will Raise The Cost Of Home Appliances
Senate Ratifies Climate Treaty That Will Raise The Cost Of Home Appliances Jack McEvoy on September 21, 2022 The Senate on Wednesday ratified an international treaty that mandates nations to phase out…
Top U.S. Senate Democrat Schumer sets vote for Wednesday on Kigali climate deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will vote on Wednesday on approving the Kigali amendment to a major global climate treaty, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday. “Today the Senate…
Senate Poised To Ratify Climate Treaty That Could Make Home Appliances Even More Expensive
Senate Poised To Ratify Climate Treaty That Could Make Home Appliances Even More Expensive Jack McEvoy on September 20, 2022 The Senate is moving toward ratifying an international agreement that mandates nations…
U.S. Senate probe finds Justice Dept undercounted state prison deaths
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has been drastically under-counting the number of state prison and arrest-related deaths, including failing to count at least 990 deaths in…
Senate Republicans Demand Special Protections For US Attorney Investigating Hunter Biden
Senate Republicans Demand Special Protections For US Attorney Investigating Hunter Biden Bronson Winslow on September 19, 2022 More than 30 Senate Republicans have called for U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to grant…
U.S. Senate will vote this week on election transparency bill -Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday that the chamber would vote this week on the DISCLOSE Act, which he said would require super PACs and certain…
LIEBERMAN: A Little-Known UN Treaty Is A Raw Deal For America And The Senate Can’t Wait To Pass It
LIEBERMAN: A Little-Known UN Treaty Is A Raw Deal For America And The Senate Can’t Wait To Pass It Ben Lieberman on September 17, 2022 It’s the worst United Nations treaty that…
U.S. Senate confirms TSA chief, while FAA nominee in limbo
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate voted 77 to 18 on Thursday to confirm David Pekoske to serve another term as head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), while the…
In reversal, Republican Senate candidate Bolduc calls Biden ‘legitimate president’
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New Hampshire’s Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Don Bolduc, said on Thursday that he believed the 2020 presidential election was legitimate, a reversal of his previously…
‘What Is Biden Hiding?’: Court Orders University Of Delaware To Explain Why It’s Still Hiding Biden’s Senate Records
‘What Is Biden Hiding?’: Court Orders University Of Delaware To Explain Why It’s Still Hiding Biden’s Senate Records Gabe Kaminsky on September 14, 2022 A Delaware court ordered the University of Delaware…
Energy permitting bill to be attached to stop-gap spending bill -U.S. Senate leader Schumer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bill aimed at updating federal permitting of energy pipelines and other facilities will be attached to a temporary spending bill that must be enacted before Sept. 30, U.S.…
Bolduc Favored To Win New Hampshire GOP Senate Nod Despite Controversy
Bolduc Favored To Win New Hampshire GOP Senate Nod Despite Controversy Arjun Singh on September 12, 2022 New Hampshire will hold the last Senate primary before the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday,…
Senate To Vote On Bill Protecting Gay Marriage At The Federal Level
Senate To Vote On Bill Protecting Gay Marriage At The Federal Level Justine Brooke Murray on September 6, 2022 Senate Democrats are beginning the two month countdown to November’s midterms by prioritizing…
U.S. Senate Republican campaign chief denies feud with McConnell
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Republican campaign chief denied on Tuesday that he is at odds with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell over the quality of party candidates…
Ex-football star Herschel Walker’s woes hurt Republican chance of taking U.S. Senate
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican hopes of taking control of the U.S. Senate in November could hinge on former football star Herschel Walker, a first-time candidate endorsed by Donald Trump,…
Senate Finance Committee looks at Amgen taxes, widening drugmaker probe
By Michael Erman NEW YORK – The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is widening its investigation into the tax practices of U.S. drugmakers to include Amgen Inc, according to a letter sent on…
‘The Little Guys Get Swept Up’: Taxes In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill Threaten Independent Oil, Gas Producers
‘The Little Guys Get Swept Up’: Taxes In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill Threaten Independent Oil, Gas Producers Jack McEvoy on August 9, 2022 New taxes on energy firms in the Senate Democrats’…
Climate Activists Slam Fossil Fuel Concessions In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill
Climate Activists Slam Fossil Fuel Concessions In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill Jack McEvoy on August 9, 2022 Environmental groups are condemning fossil fuel provisions in the Senate Democrats’ $369 billion climate spending…
U.S. Senate passes $430 billion climate change, tax, drug pricing bill; sends to House
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed landmark legislation sought by President Joe Biden that Democratic backers say will bring a major reduction in carbon emissions that cause climate change, lower…
U.S. Senate begins vote to advance Democrats’ $430 billion climate, tax and drug bill
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Saturday began a vote to hold debate on a landmark $430 billion bill that would reduce carbon emissions that cause climate change, allow Medicare to negotiate…
White House says it is working to push assault weapons ban in Senate
LAS VEGAS – The White House said on Saturday it is having conversations about what it can do to advance a bill banning the assault-style rifles that have been used in mass…
Two-thirds majority of U.S. Senate backs Finland and Sweden’s joining NATO
WASHINGTON – More than two-thirds of the U.S. Senate approved on Wednesday Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s as it faces…
Trump-endorsed Masters wins Republican nomination for Arizona’s U.S. Senate race
WASHINGTON – Blake Masters, chief operating officer of Thiel Capital who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Republican nomination in Arizona’s U.S. Senate race, the Associated Press said…
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