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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 - 1d -
GOP senator supporting Trump tariffs despite 'short-term pain'
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) said during a recent interview that he supports President Trump’s expansive tariff agenda despite the likelihood of short-term negative impacts. “There’s absolutely gonna ...The Hill - 1d -
Senators grill Trump Joint Chiefs on reported MAGA hat incident
Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine, President Donald Trump's nominee to be top general, denied wearing a MAGA hat, as Trump has apparently claimed.ABC News - 1d -
Senate GOP leaders vow to plow ahead with budget votes
A final plan could be circulated as soon as Tuesday night amid unanswered accounting questions and concerns from deficit hawks.Politico - 1d -
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 -
Cruz's advice for marathon Senate speech: "Nothing in, nothing out"
After his 21-hour speech in 2013, Cruz said the most common question he was asked was about going to the bathroom.CBS News - 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 -
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 - 23h -
Senate Republican: Trump 'very well aware' of potential tariff risks
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) weighed in on President Trump's looming tariffs, saying Trump is "very well aware" of the potential risks they could have on everyday Americans. Still, Johnson ...The Hill - 20h -
Senate Republican on Trump tariffs: 'Let's give it a shot and see what happens'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Tuesday welcomed President Trump’s tariffs, encouraging others to “give it a shot and see what happens.” “Our country’s going in the wrong direction, $37 trillion ...The Hill - 15h -
Senate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support
A measure to cancel some Canadian tariffs is all but certain to stall in the House. But with a handful of Republicans in favor, the vote sent a signal of opposition to the levies.The New York Times - 10h -
Leavitt blasts statement by WHCA leaders
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Monday the West Wing is "seriously considering" making changes to the White House press briefing room seating chart and blasted the White ...The Hill - 2d -
White House pranks journalists on April Fools’ Day
The White House played an April Fools’ Day prank on journalists inside the press room. Around 6 p.m. EDT, the White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers announced over the loudspeaker that ...The Hill - 1d -
Republicans' calls for probe of Trump officials' Signal chat grow
Republican Oklahoma Senator James Lankford said on Sunday that a probe is "entirely appropriate".BBC News - 3d -
Mizzou welcomes Kellie Harper
Missouri held its introductory press conference for new women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Don't underestimate Marcus Mariota's importance to the Commanders
Dan Quinn wanted the press to understand that Marcus Mariota is returning not only because he leads, but because he played wellYahoo Sports - 22h -
'Very positive day': Billy Napier details Florida football's first spring scrimmage
Florida football head coach Billy Napier spoke with the press on Tuesday following the Gators' first scrimmage of the spring practice season.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Everything DC Jay Bateman and OC Collin Klein said during Texas A&M's spring presser
Texas A&M DC Jay Bateman and OC Collin Klein speak during Wednesday's spring practice press conference.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin jokes that he won't go on Aaron Rodgers' darkness retreat
At Sunday’s press conference, HC Mike Tomlin referenced the infamous Aaron Rodgers darkness retreat, explaining why he wouldn’t go on one.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump criticizes both Putin and Zelenskyy as he pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump continued his criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy but turned the tables and also criticized Russia's Vladimir Putin as he pressed for a Ukraine war ceasefire.CBS News - 2d -
Bills fill open spot by agreeing to sign former Bengals punter Brad Robbins, AP source says
The Buffalo Bills filled their open spot at punter by agreeing to sign Brad Robbins, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. Robbins joins Buffalo with the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
US Olympic, Paralympic officials fire coach and director after report on sexual abuse
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has fired a coach and a director after The Associated Press reported that the coach was accused of sexually abusing a young biathleteABC News - 1d -
Study: MLB average salary tops $5M for 1st time
Major League Baseball's average salary broke the $5 million mark on Opening Day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press.ESPN - 20h -
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.ABC News - 14h -
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 -
Crosby Earns OT Winner For 1-0 Win Over Senators On Koivunen's Debut
There was hockey being played on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, although one might not even know it for how low-event it was.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
GOP senator says he 'won't apologize' after telling fired HHS employee he 'probably deserved it'
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Wednesday said he “won’t apologize” for telling a fired Health and Human Services (HHS) employee that he “probably deserved it,” after video footage of the exchange was ...The Hill - 9h -
Vulnerable Republicans step up appeals to Trump amid primary threats
Vulnerable GOP senators are taking steps to appeal to President Trump as they stare down the possible threat of primary challengers next year. A handful of these senators have faced criticism from ...The Hill - 1d -
Thune backs Trump tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate GOP leader warns against undoing tariffs Senate Majority Leader John Thune ...The Hill - 1d -
Booker's speech tops 350M likes on TikTok live
More than 350 million people liked Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) floor speech on TikTok live, as the senator approached 25 hours of holding the floor in the Senate chamber. By 7:07 p.m. EDT on ...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 -
Section 230 fight revived
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senators revive fight against Section 230 Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back tech firms’ legal immunities ...The Hill - 10h