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Trump joins RFK Jr.'s swearing in after his narrow Senate confirmation to lead HHS
RFK Jr.'s confirmation comes after months of controversy and debate, largely focused on his past comments casting doubt on the safety of vaccines.ABC News - 4d -
A Swearing Expert Discusses the State of Profanity
Timothy Jay, a scholar in the science of swearing, has a few choice words about why we curse and how to cut back (if you want to).The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
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Don't ban F1 drivers for swearing - Sainz and Albon
Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon say it is wrong to threaten Formula 1 drivers with bans for swearing.BBC News - 4d -
Ineos and Ratcliffe’s sporting empire risks atrophy with horizons narrowing | Nick Ames
The dream of sharing expertise across six sports, hoping to be supreme in all, was always likely to be a high-wire act. Five and a half years ago, Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos swept into OGC Nice with a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Dylan Andrews helps UCLA survive late scare in narrow win over Indiana
Dylan Andrews hits critical free throws down the stretch and Tyler Bilodeau scores 12 points as UCLA fends off a late charge by Indiana to take a 72-68 win.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
FIA has lost sight of what matters, says Verstappen over anti-swearing drive
World champion unhappy with irrelevant crackdown George Russell not on speaking terms with Dutchman Max Verstappen has accused the Formula One governing body, the FIA, of failing to focus on the ...The Guardian - 5h -
Senate sets budget vote
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate tees up budget resolution vote Senate Republicans are set to vote this ...The Hill - 3h -
Democratic senator: 'DOGE is now at the IRS'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Thursday that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are now examining the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), warning against access to U.S. taxpayer data. ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats' headaches multiply in battle for Senate
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith’s (D) decision to not run for reelection in 2026 is adding another headache for Democrats trying to win back control of the Senate in two years. Smith became the second ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Senate Democrats launch portal for whistleblowers in Trump administration
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said they are launching a portal for whistleblowers to ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump
Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Senate Advances Gabbard, Signaling Quick Confirmation
The test vote indicated that despite early reservations even among some Republicans, the former Democratic congresswoman had the necessary support to be confirmed in a vote expected by Wednesday.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Senate Democrat: ‘Musk is about subverting Constitution’
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sharply criticized Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk for what he argued is “subverting the Constitution.” Wyden joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Monday ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Senate to vote on Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation for intelligence chief
The Senate advanced Gabbard's nomination in a party-line procedural vote Monday night, teeing up a vote on final passage.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
GOP senator: 'We have to' follow court decisions
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said “we have to” follow court decisions in the Trump administration’s various legal battles, even as top officials challenge the judicial actions. On Tuesday, Rounds was ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Cook finds Republicans with advantage in 2026 Senate races
The election handicapper Cook Political Report found Republicans with an advantage to keep control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections in its initial ratings set for next year. The ratings ...The Hill - 6d -
Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed by Senate for Top Intelligence Post
The success of one of President Trump’s more divisive cabinet candidates shows his domination over the Republican Senate.The New York Times - 6d -
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 6d -
Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead USDA
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly confirmed Brooke Rollins to lead the Department of Agriculture as the chamber kept up its intense pace to confirm President Trump's choices to head his ...The Hill - 5d -
Kash Patel survives Senate committee vote
Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to lead the FBI, received enough votes in the Senate Judiciary Committee to move on in his confirmation process. This comes as the Senate confirms Robert F. ...CBS News - 5d -
Senators call for increased air traffic control funding
Two senators are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with Congress to increase its funding and staffing in the aftermath of last month's deadly plane crash near Washington. ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump’s Russia-Ukraine moves unnerve Senate GOP
President Trump’s first major moves toward peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are unsettling Republicans in the Senate who want to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin faces ...The Hill - 5d -
GOP senator on Hegseth Ukraine remarks: 'Rookie mistake'
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) painted recent remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on whether Ukraine would be welcomed into NATO a “rookie mistake.” “Hegseth is going to be a great Defense ...The Hill - 4d -
Senate Democrat rips 'indefensible, indiscriminate' firings at CDC
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) blasted the Trump administration over its decision to fire more than 1,000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees in a single day. “Indefensible, ...The Hill - 4d -
‘The Interview’: Senator Ruben Gallego on the Democrats’ Problem
The Arizona lawmaker diagnoses what he thinks needs to change in the way his party communicates with men, Latinos and Trump voters.The New York Times - 3d -
Prominent Cryptocurrency Investor Faces Senate Tax Inquiry
The Finance Committee’s top Democrat sent a letter last month to Dan Morehead, the founder of Pantera Capital, about the investigation.The New York Times - 3d -
Senate eyes possibility of vote-a-rama on budget resolution
The Senate this week may move ahead with its budget resolution to enact part of President Trump’s legislative agenda, an effort that would include an hours-long vote-a-rama — which Democrats could ...The Hill - 1d -
House, Senate standoff over Trump agenda escalates
The showdown between House and Senate Republicans is escalating as the two groups barrel ahead with their contrasting strategies to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda — with the upper ...The Hill - 1d -
Kash Patel Senate procedural vote expected
A Senate procedural vote on Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI is expected. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his confirmation chances.CBS News - 3h -
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.The New York Times - 49m -
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce secretary
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Howard Lutnick to serve as Commerce secretary, approving a key member of President Trump’s economic team amid rising trade tensions. Senators voted 51-45 in favor ...The Hill - 39m -
Johnson urges Senate to wait for House to "do its work" on Trump agenda
House Republicans met for several hours with Trump Thursday, after GOP senators planned move forward with their own plan to enact Trump's priorities.CBS News - Feb. 6 -
Senate Confirms Russell Vought as Office of Management and Budget Director
Mr. Vought, an architect of Project 2025 who served in the first Trump administration, will be at the center of President Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
RFK Jr. Made These Promises to Win Key Senator's Vote
This is a MedPage Today story. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he received numerous pledges from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration to protect medicine and science -- ...ABC News - Feb. 9
