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Republicans Block Senate Vote to Release Epstein Files

Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has proved himself adept at evading the controversies that have dogged him on a ...

Senate Republicans trigger 'nuclear option,' changing rules to speed up Trump nominees

The new rule, established by the GOP on party lines, will enable it to confirm Trump nominees in groups, rather than ...

Why did a Senate committee vote on Trump’s nominee for Philly’s top federal prosecutor a second time?

For a second time, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to send the nomination of interim U.S. Attorney David ...

Fed nominee Miran's Senate confirmation vote set for Monday

The U.S. Senate kept the door open on Thursday for President Donald Trump's economic adviser Stephen Miran to be seated at ...

Missouri Senate passes Trump-backed plan that could help Republicans win an additional US House seat

The Senate vote sends the redistricting plan to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe for his expected signature to make it law.

Senate panel votes for 2nd time to advance US attorney choice

For a second time, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to send the nomination of interim U.S. Attorney David Metcalf to the full chamber -- a move that Republicans hope will make it easier ...

Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer weathered backlash from Democrats earlier this year when he voted ...