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Senate, a shutdown and Democrats

Here Are the 10 Senate Democrats Who Helped Republicans Avert a Shutdown

Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. Seven more Democrat joined them during the final vote: Sens.

CBS News on MSN · 1h

Senate takes first vote on GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume

The Senate is expected to take a procedural vote Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.

Associated Press News · 8h

Live updates: Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline

The Senate is working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare Friday. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer signalled he'd allow Democrats to side with Republicans and allow t

Senate, fentanyl

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 45m

Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

The bill passed the Senate, 84 to 16, with all the no votes from Democrats. It next heads to the House, where a similar version has passed with significant Democratic support.

Reuters · 1h

US Senate government spending bill advances toward passage

The U.S. Senate on Friday looked set to advance a bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown, after a sufficient number of minority Democrats joined with the majority Republicans in support.

The New York Times · 1h

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second legislative victory for the new Republican-controlled Congress.

Sununu, NH Senate

Fox News · 4h

Sununu says 'door is not closed' on '26 Senate run in battleground New Hampshire: 'I would win'

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is keeping the door open to a possible Republican run in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

The Hill on MSN · 4h

Sununu says he’d win NH Senate race if he runs

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “My biggest fear is that I would win.

Concord Monitor · 2d

On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year marks the beginning of the end of a long and successful career of the first woman in American politics to win office both as a governor and as a U.

Mehmet Oz, Medicaid and Senate Finance Committee

ABC News on MSN · 1h

Dr. Oz grilled over cuts at Senate hearing as he vies to lead Medicaid, Medicare

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing from the Senate Finance Committee.

UPI News on MSN · 3h

At Senate hearing, Dr. Oz says he sees 'generational opportunity' for healthcare fixes

Fixing the American healthcare system would be a top priority for Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former TV show host told the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing Friday.

KALW · 12h

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, gets his Senate hearing

Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to appear before the Senate Finance committee Friday for his confirmation hearing to be the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

CDC, Senate and Presidency of Donald Trump

Oregonian · 1d

Trump pulls nomination of David Weldon for CDC director right before Senate testimony

The Senate health committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon’s nomination because of the withdrawal.

BBC · 1d

White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearing

The White House has withdrawn its candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just hours before he was set to testify before a Senate committee. President Donald Trump's administration pulled the nomination of Dave Weldon because "it was clear he did not have the votes in the Senate" to be confirmed,

The Denver Post · 1d

Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing

The Senate health committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon’s nomination because of the withdrawal. A person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations,

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Government shutdown live updates: Senate votes on government funding bill today; Trump delivers remarks at DOJ

Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...

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Senate to take up Trump spending bill as clock ticks down to government shutdown

A vote to end debate on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown will take place on Friday ...

Senate Moves Toward Critical Vote to Avert Shutdown as Schumer Relents

An afternoon vote was expected to clear the way for a Republican-written bill to keep government funding flowing past ...

House Dem Leader Jeffries on Senate Democrats Considering Vote For GOP Budget Plan: "Next Question"

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries sidestepped SEVERAL questions about the apparent resignation of Senate Democratic ...

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EXCLUSIVE: Senate Dems Drop Demand For Amendment Vote On Clean, 4-Week CR

Senate Democrats dropped their push for a vote on an amendment to the GOP’s continuing resolution that would keep ...

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GOP lawmaker says it’s time for ‘new leadership’ in the Senate as Schumer faces backlash

N.Y., joins ‘The Story’ to discuss Democratic leadership in the Senate amid mounting criticism towards Senate Minority Leader ...

Senate Democrats accuse Attorney General Pam Bondi of ‘hiding’ Epstein records

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee renewed their skepticism of Attorney General Pam Bondi after she promised last ...

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Alan Simpson, an outspoken Wyoming Republican who carved a moderate path in the US Senate, dies

Alan Simpson, a longtime Republican senator from Wyoming who championed bipartisan solutions and steadfastly advocated for a ...

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