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Live updates: Musk takes the stage at CPAC; Senate vote-a-rama stretches into the night

Tech billionaire Elon Musk took the stage at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss a range of ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Senate Passes G.O.P. Budget Plan After Democrats Force Long Night of Votes

Before adopting Republicans’ budget resolution, senators engaged in an all-night parliamentary marathon that Democrats used to try to force the G.O.P. into politically damaging votes.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Senate adopts $340 billion budget blueprint for Trump's agenda after marathon 'vote-a-rama'

The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday morning adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint designed to boost funding for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, energy production ...

NBC News - Feb. 21

Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Brendan Gallagher has a goal and an assist in the Canadiens' 5-2 victory over the Senators

Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist, Sam Montembeault made 25 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night

ABC News - Feb. 22

Current and Former Scale AI Contractors Allege Wage Theft in Letter to U.S. Senators

Scale’s former managing director will appear this week at a Senate confirmation hearing for the White House’s top science role.

Inc. - Feb. 24

Democrat senators question what Elon Musk plans to do with sensitive CFPB data

Lawmakers questioned whether Elon Musk was conflicted in his moves to dismantle the CFPB, highlighting his recent plan to launch a digital payments service.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Senate Democrat: Musk, Trump 'proving every single day they do not know what they are doing'

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump are “proving every single day they do not know what they are doing.” “Elon Musk and Donald Trump are proving every ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Democratic senators press Trump nominees on whether officials can ever ignore judges' orders

Several of President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior Justice Department positions faced questions from Senate Democrats on Wednesday about whether it would ever be lawful for a president to defy ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Watch live: McKernan, Trump's pick to lead CFPB, faces Senate confirmation hearing

Jonathan McKernan, President Trump's pick to lead the embattled Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is set to testify Thursday morning before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and ...

The Hill - Feb. 27

Senate Democrats: Detaining migrants at Guantánamo Bay a threat to civil rights, military readiness

Sen. Jon Ossoff (Ga.) led a group of Democratic senators in writing a letter Friday to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against the mass detention of migrants at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, saying it poses ...

The Hill - 5d

Thune says Senate will consider bill to restrict trans athletes 'early next week'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports will go to the Senate floor “early next week,” ...

The Hill - 5d

Senate Democrats slam Social Security job cuts, attack Musk calling it 'Ponzi scheme'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the benefits system is "at risk."

ABC News - 2d

Senate Democrat wants Musk, FAA chief to testify about air traffic control technology

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is calling on fellow senators to have Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk and acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Chris Rocheleau ...

The Hill - 1d

Video shows Kansas senator getting booed after leaving town hall early

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., was booed for leaving a town hall meeting early after facing questions about the efforts of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. Marshall ...

NBC News - 1d

Who is Dr. Jay Bhattacharya? Trump's pick to lead the NIH faces Senate confirmation hearing

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who opposed Covid lockdowns, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday for his nomination by President Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of ...