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Senate Republicans to move forward on Trump agenda as House stalls on budget

Senate Republicans say they'll move forward with their own plan to approve key parts of the Trump agenda beginning next week, amid House delays.

CBS News - 1h

Senate Republicans insist Elon Musk isn't in charge after whirlwind actions

Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s sweeping revamp of the U.S. Agency for International Development led by Elon Musk.

ABC News - 1d

Trump to hold private dinner with Republican senators at Mar-A-Lago on Friday

ABC News has exclusively obtained President Donald Trump's invitation to Republican senators and their spouses for dinner at Mar-A-Lago this Friday.

ABC News - 1d

Republican blocks Senate resolution in support of USAID

Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) blocked a resolution in the Senate that supported the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the agency undergoes turmoil via the Trump administration. ...

The Hill - 1d

Does RFK Jr. have enough support from Republican senators?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expecting a committee vote that will determine his fate as the potential leader of the Department of Health and Human Services. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

CBS News - 2d

This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up?

Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his ...

The New York Times - 3d

Senate Democrat: Republicans 'really uncomfortable' with Gabbard nomination

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) says he's unsure about the fate of former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as director of national intelligence, casting doubt on her ability to garner enough ...

The Hill - 5d

Senate Republicans urge Trump to sanction ICC after failed legislation push

Senate Republicans are recommending President Trump issue an executive order to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its pursuit of war crimes cases against Israel, after Senate ...

The Hill - Jan. 29

Senate Republicans face pressure from ex-GOP officials to oppose Kash Patel

Senate Republicans are under growing pressure from prominent former Republican officials to reject President Trump’s pick to head the FBI, Kash Patel, setting the stage for another bruising ...

The Hill - Jan. 29

'Just give [Trump] a little time': Republican senator reacts to federal spending freeze confusion

Sen. Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) tells NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin in an exclusive interview that he supports a broad freezing of funds for federal programs.

NBC News - Jan. 28

Republican former government officials urge Senate to reject Patel nomination

A group of Republican former government officials is urging senators to reject Kash Patel’s nomination to lead the FBI, saying his confirmation would be “a grievous mistake.” “Confirming Patel ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Senate Republicans cast a wary eye on Trump's nominee for labor secretary

A number of Senate Republicans have problems with President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

NBC News - Jan. 28

Live updates: Trump addresses House Republicans; Senate confirms Treasury secretary

President Trump is set to address the House Republicans at their annual policy retreat in Florida, while the Senate votes on the confirmation of his Treasury Department nominee, Scott Bessent.

The Hill - Jan. 27

Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?

Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Trump 'surprised' about Republican senators who oppose Pete Hegseth

Trump told reporters he was "surprised" Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins planned to vote against former Fox News host Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Defense Department.

NBC News - Jan. 24

Pete Hegseth clears Senate test vote despite opposition from 2 Republicans

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

ABC News - Jan. 24

Senate votes to advance Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite some Republican opposition – live

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have come out in opposition to the former Fox host running the Pentagon. Key Republican senators to vote against Hegseth for US defense secretary ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Key Republican senators to vote against Pete Hegseth for US defense secretary

Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins say they cannot support nominee, raising fresh doubts about confirmation chances. Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced that they ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Senate Democrats call for immigration, border security talks with Republicans

Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are requesting input in talks on a budget reconciliation package the GOP is plotting to move President Trump's agenda ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators

Some Republican senators pushed back against President Donald Trump’s decision to issue pardons and commute the sentences of Jan. 6 defendants.

NBC News - Jan. 21

Eric Adams Heads to Mar-a-Lago to Meet With Trump

The New York mayor, who is under federal indictment, has spoken warmly about President-elect Donald J. Trump in recent weeks and has said he is open to receiving a pardon from him.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Microsoft leaders meet with Trump, Musk at Mar-a-Lago

Microsoft’s top leaders met with President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, a company spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. Microsoft CEO Satya ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Blizzard of confirmation hearings to offer an early Trump test for Senate Republicans

Cabinet confirmation hearings will provide an early glimpse at how Senate Republicans will handle Donald Trump's wishes in his second term.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Injuries further mar Packers' season-ending loss

The Packers' struggling offense combined with some shaky special teams to doom them again in Sunday's wild-card loss to the Eagles, with a quintet of injuries adding to their issues.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Democratic Sen. Fetterman accepts Trump's Mar-a-Lago invitation

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman accepted President-elect Trump's invitation to visit him at his Mar-a-Lago club, the senator said in a statement provided to ABC News.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Trump to host Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago

President-elect Trump is hosting a slew of Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thursday night, seeking to get state leaders on the same page before he takes office later this month. ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Fetterman to be first sitting Democratic senator to visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda

President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Watch: Trump meets with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, pays respect to Carter

President-elect Trump went to Capitol Hill Wednesday evening to meet with Senate Republicans and visit the Rotunda, where the late former President Carter is lying in state. With his inauguration ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Trump meets with CEO of Walmart at Mar-a-Lago

The president-elect is meeting with the CEOs of major corporations, including Doug McMillon of Walmart, in the days before he takes office on Jan. 20.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations

Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are planning to use the Congressional Review Act to wage a lightning war on ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Republicans hold on to Virginia state Senate seat

Republican Luther Cifers defeated Democrat Jack Trammell in the special election for the state Senate's 10th District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, maintaining Republicans’ grip on the ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth

NASA on Tuesday announced an overhaul to its plan to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth.

NBC News - Jan. 7

5 takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference

President-elect Trump faced the media at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Tuesday, the day after Congress had certified his victory in November’s election. The press conference came 13 days ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

NASA studies options to rein in cost of Mars Sample Return mission

NASA hopes a revised plan will get Mars samples back to Earth faster and cost less than the agency's original plan.

CBS News - Jan. 7

NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth

The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Fact-Checking Trump’s Press Conference at Mar-a-Lago

The president-elect made inaccurate claims about his predecessor’s energy policies and repeated familiar falsehoods on a number of topics.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Pfizer executives descend on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago for planning meeting

Drugmaker becomes latest titan of corporate America to curry favour with president-elect

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Bill O'Reilly was in a 'Cabinet meeting' during Mar-a-lago visit

While Trump's approach is high-risk, O'Reilly argues it reflects his commitment to his agenda and disregard for political norms.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday

President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership, according to three sources familiar with the invitation. GOP leaders haven’t released ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

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