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Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs
Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans. Several Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a resolution that would ...The Guardian - 16h -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic senators call for investigation into assisted living facilities in Medicaid
Senate Democrats are calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a new review of how oversight is conducted over assisted living facilities that participate in Medicaid ...The Hill - 2d -
4 GOP senators vote with Democrats to undo Trump tariffs on Canada
A group of Republican senators voted along with Democrats on Wednesday for a resolution to undo President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, dealing an embarrassing blow to Trump. The ...The Hill - 17h -
Senate Democrats call for special counsel to investigate Signal leak
More than 30 Senate Democrats have called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Houthi Signal chat scandal, as the White House insists the case is closed on ...The Hill - 2d -
4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.CBS News - 16h -
Senate Democrat: Party ‘lost touch with working people’
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) said he believes the Democratic Party has become out of touch with working Americans. Bennet joined NBC News’s Kristen Welker for “Meet the Press” on Sunday, where he ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate Democrats open investigation into reports AI could replace contract workers at Education Department
Senate Democrats are opening an investigation into reports that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is attempting to replace some contract workers at the Education Department ...The Hill - 1d -
Mallory McMorrow jumps into Michigan’s Senate race with a call for change in the Democratic Party
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is jumping into the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen.NBC News - 1d -
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.The New York Times - 10h -
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech with Trump condemnation
In speech that began Monday night, Democratic senator warns of ‘grave and urgent’ danger of Trump administration. Cory Booker , the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has broken the record for ...The Guardian - 1d -
Watch live: Democrats to call out layoffs at Social Security Administration
Democrats in both chambers of Congress are railing against executive actions from the Trump administration that target social programs such as Social Security and Medicaid. Senate Democratic Leader ...The Hill - 2d -
Democrats decry 'sloppy and rushed' release of JFK files during task force hearing
House Democrats on Tuesday decried the Trump administration’s rollout of records related to the 1963 assassination of former President Kennedy, raising concerns about the release of personal ...The Hill - 1d -
Senate Democrat warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences to Trump tariffs
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) warned Tuesday of “catastrophic” consequences to President Trump’s tariff plans. “To have an all out war with Canada, with every country in the world, who was a major ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic senator said Signal chat could have led to lost US lives
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said had information been leaked from national security officials' Signal chat on plans to bomb the Houthis, lives could have been lost.ABC News - 3d -
Watch live: Senate Dems speak out against Trump's 'senseless' tariff agenda
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is leading the charge against looming "Liberation Day" tariffs set to be announced by President Trump on Wednesday. During an event in the Senate ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats call for confirmation hearing for Trump DC prosecutor nominee
Senate Judiciary Democrats are pushing for a rare hearing on a U.S. attorney nominee as they argue President Trump’s pick to lead the office in D.C., Ed Martin, is especially alarming and deserving ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump presses McConnell, other 'disloyal' Senate Republicans on Canada tariffs
President Trump is pressuring former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other Republicans he's labeled "disloyal" in the upper chamber to vote against Democrats' resolution to bar his ...The Hill - 1d -
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech Strikes a Chord in New Jersey
Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.The New York Times - 16h -
Watch live: Trump's pick to lead Joint Chiefs of Staff faces Senate confirmation hearing
Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday morning on his nomination to be the next chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. President Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover
The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators.Wired - 2d -
Senate Democrat will block Trump’s VA nominees to protest cuts
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) says he will put a hold on President Trump’s nominees to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs to protest cuts at the agency that provides lifelong healthcare ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs
Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plans. US politics live – latest updates On the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called ...The Guardian - 1d -
Senate Democrat: Tariffs 'will come back to haunt Donald Trump'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) weighed in the latest tariff announcement from President Trump, telling reporters that the new taxes will "come back to haunt" Trump and cause prices to increase. ...The Hill - 3h -
'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place.ABC News - 1d -
Watch live: Jeffries speaks as GOP seeks to force Trump legislative agenda forward
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will hold his weekly press conference Wednesday morning as his GOP colleagues in the Senate seek to advance President Trump's legislative agenda. ...The Hill - 1d -
Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours
Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something. “Would the senator yield for a question?” asked Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.. Senator ...The Guardian - 1d -
Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.CBS News - 1d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
A Democratic senator says the party's brand is 'problematic.' And the NCAA men's and women's tournaments are getting down to business.NBC News - 3d -
Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.ABC News - 1d -
After months of surrender, the Democrats have finally stood up to Trump – thank you, Cory Booker | Emma Brockes
Watching the New Jersey senator hold court for 25 hours felt radical and cathartic. One of the problems beleaguering political opponents of Donald Trump has been finding a form of protest that, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mark Daigneault calls Chet Holmgren's rhythm important but can't be forced
Mark Daigneault calls Chet Holmgren's rhythm important but can't be forced.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Democratic base's anger puts some party leaders on shaky ground
The Democratic base is angryABC News - 3d -
Thune urging GOP colleagues to kill resolution to undo Trump tariffs
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is urging Republicans to defeat a Democratic-sponsored resolution to undo President Trump’s 25-percent tariff on Canadian imports, arguing the tariff is ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration cuts 10,000 HHS jobs to downsize bureaucracy
In an effort to cut spending, the Trump administration laid off 10,000 federal workers from the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, in a symbolic move, Democratic Senator Cory ...NBC News - 1d -
Charlamagne Tha God says Schumer, Jeffries should get the boot
Charlamagne Tha God is calling on Democrats to turn to new leaders who "fight back," saying both House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) ...The Hill - 1d -
A.O.C. Wants the Democrats to Think Anew
The New York progressive believes economic populism is the path forward for Democrats. Can she unite her party around that?The New York Times - 3d -
Browns won't force QB with No. 2 pick in 2025 NFL draft
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told reporters the team won't force a quarterback with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL draft and that is the correct moveYahoo Sports - 1d
