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A bipartisan stopgap appropriations bill aims to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the 2026 midterm elections by extending funding into fiscal 2027.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to secure Senate support for tens of billions in funding amid concerns over war costs and leadership.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:12 AM
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Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM
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The Senate Appropriations Committee agreed on a funding bill to keep the government running through December, blocking a controversial Office of Management and Budget rule.
The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 3:23 AM
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Republican senators, led by James Lankford, urge the Senate to continue working past the planned August recess if top GOP priorities, including voter ID legislation, are not passed.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 11:32 PM
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A short-term spending bill aims to keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December, avoiding a shutdown amid political campaigns.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 10:13 PM
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Following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Senate Republicans acknowledge no single lawmaker can replace his unique influence on U.S. foreign policy, prompting a collective effort to guide the White House.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 9:50 PM
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Democratic concerns about expanding President Trump's tariff powers are slowing Senate progress on a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill and threatening near-unanimous support for Ukraine.
Washington Times News | Aug 2, 2026, 5:59 PM
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Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM
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Republican senators warn that President Donald Trump’s insistence on canceling the August recess could hinder GOP incumbents’ ability to campaign, risking key Senate seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 PM
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Comedian Bill Maher criticized former NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci for allegedly misleading the public on the origins of COVID-19 after Fauci's recent Senate hearing.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 8:10 PM
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President Donald Trump vows to push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill if Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination is blocked by Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
NBC Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 6:01 PM
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Former President Trump vows to keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and push for the Anti-Weaponization Bill after opposition from GOP Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 4:30 PM
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The Department of Justice’s defense of the National Firearms Act has sparked mixed reactions among gun rights advocates, highlighting tensions over constitutional interpretations and enforcement responsibilities.
Daily Caller | Aug 1, 2026, 2:29 PM
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Environmental groups mobilize nationwide during congressional recess to urge Democrats to prioritize climate action as extreme weather events intensify.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 1:20 PM
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Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have delayed the confirmation vote for Todd Blanche, prompting former President Trump to warn he will push for a controversial $1.8 billion fund if Blanche is not approved.
CBS Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 12:47 PM
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As President Trump pushes to remove the Senate filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, Democratic senators express willingness to consider eliminating the filibuster only for specific measures.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 9:08 AM
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Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell secured support from major college athletic conferences, advancing the bipartisan bill toward a Senate vote.
Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 3:04 AM
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Outgoing Republican senators Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn express skepticism about Todd Blanche’s DOJ nomination, complicating President Trump’s efforts.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 10:57 PM
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President Donald Trump’s support for a controversial fund for Jan. 6 defendants complicates the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
NBC Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 10:24 PM
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Following a Senate hearing where Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times, Rep. Rich McCormick proposes legislation to ban him from future federal government work.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 6:35 PM
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Senate Democrats demand reforms and the removal of acting DNI Bill Pulte before considering reauthorization of the warrantless surveillance provision.
Daily Caller | Jul 31, 2026, 3:38 PM
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President Trump lashes out at Sen. John Cornyn for withholding support of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, linking it to his endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent and a controversial legal defense fund.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 12:47 PM
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President Donald Trump publicly expressed doubt about Senate Majority Leader John Thune's ability to advance the SAVE America Act, highlighting tensions as the bill struggles to secure enough votes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 11:59 AM