Legislation aimed at preventing future government shutdowns was rejected by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 25 as the chamber marched forward with consideration of an appropriations “minibus.” The “Prevent Government Shutdowns Act” sought to provide for the automatic extension of government funding for 14 days—and additional 14-day periods, where necessary—in …
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Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), who recently stepped into the role to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), said on Thursday that she will not seek a full term in the U.S. Senate next year. Her decision has significant implications, particularly in a state where the 2024 Senate race had …
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Senators on both sides of the aisle are expressing optimism that they will pass a spending bill to provide increased security and humanitarian aid to Israel. The display of unity follows a classified briefing on Oct. 18 in which senators received new intelligence about the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. “I think …
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Former President Trump endorsed Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of his, in the Arizona Senate race on Tuesday evening. “When I’m back in the White House, I need strong fighters like Kari in the Senate. She is a fighter. She’s strong and she’s good. She’s got a great heart by …
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. In choosing Butler on Sunday, Newsom fulfilled his pledge to appoint a Black …
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The Senate edged closer on Thursday to passing a resolution that would extend government funding through Nov. 17—unless a budget is passed earlier—and sidestep a government shutdown. In a bipartisan 76–22 vote, members agreed to open debate on H.R. 3935, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to which Senate …
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The Senate voted Tuesday to move forward with a stopgap measure to stave off a government shutdown as House leadership focused on passing spending bills. The Senate voted 77–19 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to a bill reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through fiscal year 2028. …
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Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) said Friday he won’t resign from the Senate despite mounting calls from fellow Democrats for him to do so over an indictment on bribery charges. However, he has stepped aside from his leading role on the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee. On Friday, amid mounting calls …
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