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Late Senate vote revives Commanders' D.C. hope
Early Saturday morning, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill that greatly increases the chances of the Commanders building at the site of RFK Stadium.ESPN - 17h -
These 20 GOP senators voted against the Social Security bill
Twenty GOP senators voted against legislation approved by the Senate late Friday that would bolster Social Security benefits for over 2 million American citizens working in a range of occupations. ...The Hill - 21h -
GOP senators push to see FBI's Hegseth background report
Several GOP senators are pressing to see the FBI’s background check on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to be the next Defense secretary. The pressure placed on the leaders of the Senate ...The Hill - 2d -
White House blasts GOP funding bill ahead of vote
The White House on Thursday bashed a newly released Republican funding bill as a “billionaire giveaway” ahead of the vote on it on the House floor. “Republicans are doing the bidding of their ...The Hill - 2d -
GOP senator suggests Trump come to Washington to unite party
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) called on President-elect Trump to visit the nation’s capital to unite the GOP over the controversial funding bill. "There's one person that can control the Republican ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate set to vote on bill that would expand Social Security to millions
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.CBS News - 3d -
Trump warns Senate GOP not to fast-track Biden nominees
President-elect Trump warned Senate Republicans Tuesday against cutting a deal with Democrats to fast-track a final batch of President Biden’s nominees through the Senate before adjourning later ...The Hill - 3d -
GOP senator blocks proposal to protect federal workers from Trump
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt (Mo.) on Tuesday blocked a request by Democratic senators to pass legislation to protect federal workers from civil service reforms that President-elect Trump has ...The Hill - 4d -
'Badge of honor': GOP allows 13 'fake electors' cast electoral votes
More than a dozen officials accused of signing false certifications claiming Trump had won their states' votes in the 2020 election were set to serve as electors.ABC News - 4d -
Senate GOP blocks last-ditch votes on Biden finance nominees
The outgoing chair of the Senate Banking Committee is throwing in the towel on trying to confirm two key Biden administration appointees with just days before the upper chamber is set to leave for ...The Hill - 4d -
GOP senator: Federal employees will help DOGE push
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said federal employees will help with "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) efforts by sharing their ideas for changes within the government "We are reaching to ...The Hill - 4d -
Democratic senators introduce defense bill amendment to block GOP transgender restriction
A large group of Democratic senators introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday that would ensure the right for the children of service members to access ...The Hill - 5d -
Momentum builds around Social Security reforms ahead of Senate vote
Momentum is building around legislation that could mean higher Social Security benefits for some Americans as Senate leadership tees up a vote for next week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...The Hill - Dec. 14 -
Senate Rejects Biden Labor Board Nominee, Setting up GOP Control
Independent senators Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema refused to allow a confirmation vote on National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran, paving the way for a Trump nominee.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
GOP senators fear House chaos could derail Trump's agenda
Republican senators fear that the narrow House GOP majority in next year’s Congress could rain chaos on President-elect Trump’s agenda and are pushing to finish up work on the overdue annual ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Pete Hegseth pressed by key GOP senator on allegations, view on women in the military
Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth met with another moderate Republican whose vote will be closely watched in his confirmation battle.ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Conservative group pressuring nine GOP senators to support Trump picks
Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is working to pressure GOP senators from nine states to support President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks. The ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Bolton: Senators ‘won’t escape history’s judgment’ if they vote to confirm Patel to FBI
John Bolton, President-elect Trump’s former national security adviser, is warning that Republican senators will be judged harshly by history if they confirm Kash Patel as the next FBI director. ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
President-elect Trump's Cabinet selections court Senate votes
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, met with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is expected to be a more centrist voice in the next Senate. He is also ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
GOP senators say they won’t fight Trump on Jan. 6 pardons
Republican senators who witnessed firsthand the Jan. 6, 2021, ransacking of congressional offices now say it’s up to President-elect Trump whether to pardon those protesters convicted of federal ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
GOP Drama: Cotton Blocks Cornyn for Senate Intelligence Chair
Some senior Republicans wanted to give the coveted assignment to the Texas senator, hoping it would incentivize him to run for reelection.Politico - Dec. 11 -
President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks court Senate votes on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are making their cases to senators on Capitol Hill, including Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled choice to lead the Department of Defense. He met with Iowa ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
GOP senators feel weight of Trump’s loyalty test on nominees
Weeks before even taking office, President-elect Trump is already sorely testing the loyalty of Republican senators by pushing an array of controversial nominees to key positions, putting enormous ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes
Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Trump nomination pace, lack of vetting gives Senate GOP headaches
President-elect Trump’s rollout of his Cabinet and administration nominees, coupled with the transition team’s lack of vetting, is creating unwanted headaches for Senate Republicans. Trump has been ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Trump allies chafe at Senate GOP resistance to nominees
Some allies of President-elect Trump are lashing out at Senate Republicans as a second Cabinet nominee appears imperiled, raising questions about the extent of Trump’s mandate and how much leeway ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed
Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense appears doomed despite his fiery declaration that he’s “not going anywhere,” Republicans on Capitol Hill told The Hill on Thursday. “I ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Ernst, key GOP vote, noncommittal on Hegseth nomination
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) told Fox News in an interview Thursday morning that she’s not ready to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense and wants to thoroughly review his ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Morning Report — Hegseth, Gabbard face uphill climb with Senate GOP
In today’s issue: Key nominees to President-elect Trump’s Cabinet are on shaky ground, as senators appear increasingly skeptical of their backgrounds — and aptitude to lead federal agencies. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Gabbard seen as tough lift for Trump in Senate GOP
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is emerging as a tough confirmation lift for President-elect Trump, even as other nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for the Pentagon, run into serious ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up
The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrats hold leadership elections with GOP set to take control
Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.CBS News - Dec. 3