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7 GOP senators sign on to bill to check Trump's trade authority
Seven Republican senators, including Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the Senate’s president pro tempore, and Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), the former Senate Republican leader, have signed on to a ...The Hill - 3d -
She Accused the Senate President of Harassment. The Backlash Was Swift.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan said Nigeria’s third most powerful politician punished her for not heeding his advances, but that she won’t be stopped.The New York Times - 5d -
Senators push for surging resources to northern border
A bipartisan duo of senators from northern border states is asking the Trump administration to surge technological resources at both ends of the border, including more unmanned aircraft. “It is ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump SEC Chair pick Paul Atkins confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as the next Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leader. Atkins, a former Republican SEC commissioner, was greenlighted by the Senate in a 52-44 vote on ...The Hill - 19h -
Senate advances Trump’s controversial Pentagon nominee
The Senate voted largely along party lines Monday to advance Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s controversial pick to serve as the Defense Department under secretary for policy, overcoming the ...The Hill - 2d -
Sununu won’t run for New Hampshire Senate seat
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Tuesday said he will not run for Senate in 2026, dealing a setback for the GOP in one of next year's battlegrounds. Sununu, who served as governor for ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump trade representative defends tariffs at Senate hearing
During his opening statement at a Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the tariffs President Trump has put in place and said that the economic ...NBC News - 2d -
Ottawa Senators: From Another November Struggle To The Brink Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs
With a win on Tuesday night or a Detroit Red Wings loss, the Ottawa Senators can reach the postseason for the first time in eight years.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Senate Republican lunch erupts in cheers after Trump announces pause on some tariffs
Clapping and cheering erupted during a Senate Republican luncheon when news broke that Trump planned a 90-day pause on tariffs, senators in the room said.ABC News - 1d -
A Florida man is executed for killing a newspaper employee who was abducted on a lunch break
A Florida man convicted of killing a Miami Herald employee who was abducted on her lunch break was executed Tuesday evening.NBC News - 1d -
Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag
The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.The New York Times - 5d -
Senate Republicans nudge Trump's trade chief for tariff end game
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer provided little of the clarity senators of both parties were seeking in a Finance Committee hearing Tuesday.Politico - 2d -
TikTok extension, potential deal may violate law: Top Senate Democrat
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warned Monday that President Trump’s additional extension for TikTok’s parent company to divest from the app, as well as a potential divestment ...The Hill - 2d -
Sununu deals setback to GOP in New Hampshire Senate race
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s (R) decision not to run for Senate is presenting a challenge for Republicans as they turn their sights on the state ahead of 2026. Sununu’s announcement ...The Hill - 22h -
Round-up of the international break
ELISA DE ALMEIDA / SAKINA KARCHAOUI / GRIEDGE MBOCK / GRACE GEYORO / MARIE-ANTOINETTE KATOTO - FRANCEThe French women's team featuring Parisians Elisa De Almeida, Sakina Karchaoui, Griedge Mbock, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump trade chief says US 'running up the score' on Australia as senator slams tariff – video
During a US Senate finance committee hearing, senator from Virginia Mark Warner slams Donald Trump's 10% tariff on Australian imports , referencing the free trade agreement between the two ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump says he hopes Sununu runs for Senate in New Hampshire
President Trump said Sunday that he met with former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) about a potential Senate bid and that he hopes Sununu launches a campaign. "He came to my office, came to the ...The Hill - 3d -
Democrats demand Senate GOP chair hold hearing on Trump tariff 'chaos'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and other Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are demanding that the panel’s chair, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), hold a hearing on President Trump’s authority to ...The Hill - 3d -
Republican senator claims video floating killing of journalists was a ‘joke’
Oklahoma’s Markwayne Mullin downplays comments suggesting lawmakers could shoot journalists over disputes. The Republican US senator and Donald Trump loyalist Markwayne Mullin has evidently ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump threatens to veto Senate bill limiting his tariff power
The Trump White House has threatened to veto a bipartisan Senate bill that would check President Trump’s authority to impose new tariffs or increase tariffs by requiring Congress to approve them ...The Hill - 3d -
2 Senate Republicans urge Trump to take EU tariff deal
A pair of Senate Republicans on Monday urged President Trump to accept the European Union’s offer of “zero-for-zero tariffs” on cars and industrial goods amid the administration's growing trade ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump trade official testifies before Senate amid tariffs
Watch live coverage as the Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing on trade policy with testimony from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The hearing comes amid the fallout from President ...NBC News - 2d -
Senate confirms Trump’s controversial pick for Pentagon No. 3 job
The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s “lightning rod” pick to serve as the Pentagon’s under secretary for policy, despite the private concerns of several Republican ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic leader predicts GOP holdouts will cave and support Senate budget bill
The head of the House Democratic Caucus said Tuesday that he’s expecting conservative Republicans to cave and back a Senate-passed budget bill when it hits the floor of the lower chamber, which is ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Democrats demand return of wrongfully deported Maryland man
Senate Democrats demanded the return of a wrongfully deported Maryland man in a Tuesday letter. “We write to express our concerns regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, ...The Hill - 2d -
AIPAC targets Senate Democrats who backed Sanders on Israel aid
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is launching a new series of ads on Tuesday targeting the Senate Democrats who voted in favor of Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) motions last week ...The Hill - 2d -
Texas AG Paxton announces he's running for US Senate against Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after previously hinting at launching a bid against his incumbent GOP colleague Sen. John Cornyn (Texas). ...The Hill - 1d -
Watch live: NASA nominee Jared Isaacman faces Senate confirmation hearing
Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, will testify before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday morning. Isaacman, who previously ...The Hill - 1d -
US senator introduces conflict of interest bill aimed at Elon Musk
Exclusive: Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire seeks to set limits on special government employees in response to Musk’s White House role. A Democratic senator has introduced a bill that ...The Guardian - 1d -
Whistleblower tells senators that Meta undermined U.S. security, interests
Sarah Wynn-Williams, the former director of global public policy at Facebook, which is now called Meta, testified at a Senate hearing Wednesday that she saw Meta executives “repeatedly undermine ...The Hill - 1d -
Columbus Blue Jackets takeaways after Ottawa Senators' shutout: 'We will fight to the end'
Blue Jackets' offense continues to flounder in shutout loss to Senators, extending a Columbus goal drought to 152:04.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Columbus Blue Jackets (77 pts) vs. Ottawa Senators (90 pts) Game Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators play the third and final game of the season series tonight at Nationwide Arena.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Columbus Blue Jackets continue push: 3 takeaways after win over Ottawa Senators
Resilience tops takeaways from Blue Jackets' 5-2 win over Senators to avoid playoff elimination.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Senators vow to keep investigating Meta over its China record after ex-employee testifies
Republican and Democratic senators took turns Wednesday denouncing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his company’s record on China.NBC News - 22h -
Arsenal's Saka says injury break 'really good' mentally
Bukayo Saka said Monday his enforced injury break was "really good" for him mentally as he set his sights on staying at Arsenal for the long term."Mentally, it was really good for me," Saka said on ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Busy high school sports schedule leading into Easter break
As the Easter break nears and many high schools and their sports programs have some downtime with a few exceptions participating in tournaments or meets, there’s plenty of high school sports action ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Best men's Final Four ... ever?! Breaking down epic comebacks by Houston, Florida
The Final Four of all No. 1 sees more than delivered. Our team breaks down what they saw in San Antonio.ESPN - 3d -
Breaking down Colts picks in Mel Kiper's latest 2-round NFL mock draft
Let's break down the Colts' picks in Mel Kiper's latest 2-round 2025 NFL mock draft.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Breaking down Jaguars picks in Mel Kiper's latest 2-round 2025 NFL mock draft
Let's break down the Jaguars' picks in Mel Kiper's latest 2-round 2025 NFL mock draft.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
House hard-liners press Senate GOP for details on spending cuts ahead of key vote
Hard-line House Republicans are pressing their Senate GOP colleagues for more information on the amount of spending cuts that will be included in the ultimate bill full of President Trump’s ...The Hill - 23h
