Senate Clears Key Hurdle to Avoid Government Shutdown with Schumer's Support
Bipartisan Senate vote advances short-term funding extension, delaying shutdown battle until after November midterms.
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Bipartisan Senate vote advances short-term funding extension, delaying shutdown battle until after November midterms.
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Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis announced support for Todd Blanche's nomination following an agreement to end the controversial anti-weaponization fund and clarify tax immunity terms.
CBS Politics | Aug 3, 2026, 3:26 PM
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The Senate Intelligence Committee narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, potentially reopening the path to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 8:02 PM
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The SAVE America Act, backed by former President Trump, advances through the House Rules Committee, setting up a chamber-wide vote despite ongoing Senate challenges.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 1:18 AM
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Democrats and experts say the agreement clearing the way for Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general makes promises that Donald Trump can easily reverse.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:07 PM
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche resolved disputes with Republican senators over DOJ policies, enabling progress toward his confirmation.
Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 8:05 PM
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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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The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 passed the Senate with strong support and now moves to the House of Representatives, potentially impacting countries continuing to buy Russian oil.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 7:05 AM
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Key Republicans postpone Judiciary Committee vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination due to concerns over his ties to Trump and a controversial IRS lawsuit settlement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 4:23 PM
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Following a visit to a Texas ICE facility, over 100 House Democrats criticized immigration enforcement practices and called for the shutdown of the Dilley detention center.
Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 2:44 PM
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After extensive negotiations, revised legislation aimed at addressing college sports eligibility issues has been sent to major conferences for approval as the Senate prepares for a potential vote.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 6:02 PM
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Democratic Senator John Fetterman reverses his stance to back the filibuster, while former President Donald Trump calls on Senate Republicans to abolish it to advance their legislative agenda.
Fox News Latest | Jul 28, 2026, 3:04 PM
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A family law expert says Angelina Jolie has achieved the complete separation from Brad Pitt she sought since their 2016 divorce, coinciding with their twins reaching adulthood.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 1:55 PM
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Yivtol’s S-Zero electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft gains regulatory clearance to fly in Hong Kong through a pioneering insurance agreement.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 10:59 AMgeneral
House GOP advances a $95 billion budget framework despite opposition from fiscal hawks over lack of spending offsets, with a critical floor vote expected next week.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 6:14 PM
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The National Capital Planning Commission granted initial approval for Donald Trump’s 250-foot Independence Arch despite public opposition and ongoing debate over federal height restrictions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 10, 2026, 1:39 AM
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A federal panel's decision on whether D.C. height restrictions apply to Trump's proposed arch could reshape the city's skyline.
NPR News | Jul 10, 2026, 1:28 AM
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Amid low polling numbers, Michigan state Senate majority whip Mallory McMorrow has ended her bid for the U.S. Senate, clearing the way for a Democratic primary contest between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
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