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Senate Republicans Trigger "Nuclear Option" to Speed Up Nominee Confirmations
On Thursday, Senate Republicans invoked the "nuclear option," changing Senate rules to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's executive branch nominees by a 53-45 vote, overriding the 60-vote threshold and enabling en bloc confirmations with limited debate.
Senate Republicans Trigger "Nuclear Option" to Speed Up Nominee Confirmations
On Thursday, Senate Republicans invoked the "nuclear option," changing Senate rules to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's executive branch nominees by a 53-45 vote, overriding the 60-vote threshold and enabling en bloc confirmations with limited debate.
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44% Bias Score
Jugendweihe surpasses religious confirmations as the dominant coming-of-age ceremony in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, over 6,500 youths registered for Jugendweihe, exceeding half of the state's youth population and surpassing other rites of passage like Protestant and Catholic confirmations, indicating a strong secular tradition.
Jugendweihe surpasses religious confirmations as the dominant coming-of-age ceremony in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, over 6,500 youths registered for Jugendweihe, exceeding half of the state's youth population and surpassing other rites of passage like Protestant and Catholic confirmations, indicating a strong secular tradition.
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36% Bias Score
House Republicans Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump Cabinet Nominees
House Republicans are urging the Senate to swiftly confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees following recent delays and contentious hearings, citing the November election results as a mandate for change; the letter is led by Rep. Pat Fallon and signed by at least 16 other House Republicans.
House Republicans Urge Swift Confirmation of Trump Cabinet Nominees
House Republicans are urging the Senate to swiftly confirm President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees following recent delays and contentious hearings, citing the November election results as a mandate for change; the letter is led by Rep. Pat Fallon and signed by at least 16 other House Republicans.
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56% Bias Score
Gaetz's Attorney General Nomination Faces Steep Opposition
Matt Gaetz's nomination as Attorney General faces significant opposition from Senate Republicans due to concerns about his past controversies and ongoing investigations.
Gaetz's Attorney General Nomination Faces Steep Opposition
Matt Gaetz's nomination as Attorney General faces significant opposition from Senate Republicans due to concerns about his past controversies and ongoing investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Gaetz Nominated for Attorney General
Trump nominates Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, prompting questions about ethics investigations and potential conflicts within the Justice Department.
Gaetz Nominated for Attorney General
Trump nominates Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, prompting questions about ethics investigations and potential conflicts within the Justice Department.
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0% Bias Score
Trump Could Choose Next Ethics Czar
Senator Mike Lee's blockage of David Huitema's OGE nomination leaves the position open for President-elect Trump, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest given Trump's past actions.
Trump Could Choose Next Ethics Czar
Senator Mike Lee's blockage of David Huitema's OGE nomination leaves the position open for President-elect Trump, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest given Trump's past actions.
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0% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Trigger "Nuclear Option" to Speed Up Trump Nominee Confirmations
On Thursday, Senate Republicans used the "nuclear option" to change Senate rules, enabling faster confirmations of President Trump's executive branch nominees with a 53-45 vote, overcoming Democratic opposition and significantly altering the Senate's confirmation process.
Senate Republicans Trigger "Nuclear Option" to Speed Up Trump Nominee Confirmations
On Thursday, Senate Republicans used the "nuclear option" to change Senate rules, enabling faster confirmations of President Trump's executive branch nominees with a 53-45 vote, overcoming Democratic opposition and significantly altering the Senate's confirmation process.
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Defense Secretary Faces Senate Vote
The US Senate is set to vote Friday night on the controversial nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, despite concerns about his personal history and lack of experience; Hegseth secured a key procedural vote Thursday with support from 51 Republican senators, but two Republicans opposed...
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Defense Secretary Faces Senate Vote
The US Senate is set to vote Friday night on the controversial nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, despite concerns about his personal history and lack of experience; Hegseth secured a key procedural vote Thursday with support from 51 Republican senators, but two Republicans opposed...
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse that have emerged since his nomination. Despite Trump's continued support, several Republican senators have expressed rese...
Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse that have emerged since his nomination. Despite Trump's continued support, several Republican senators have expressed rese...
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40% Bias Score
Gaetz Nominated as Attorney General
Controversial Congressman Matt Gaetz nominated as Attorney General by Donald Trump, sparking debate and uncertainty.
Gaetz Nominated as Attorney General
Controversial Congressman Matt Gaetz nominated as Attorney General by Donald Trump, sparking debate and uncertainty.
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0% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Bypass Senate Approval for Key Nominations
President-elect Donald Trump urged senators to bypass their approval for his administration's top officials' nominations, citing potential delays caused by Democrats and emphasizing the need for swift confirmations.
Trump Seeks to Bypass Senate Approval for Key Nominations
President-elect Donald Trump urged senators to bypass their approval for his administration's top officials' nominations, citing potential delays caused by Democrats and emphasizing the need for swift confirmations.
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0% Bias Score
Orbán's EU Commissioner Pick Faces Confirmation Delay
Hungarian PM Orbán's pick for EU health commissioner faces confirmation delay due to concerns over reproductive rights and other issues.
Orbán's EU Commissioner Pick Faces Confirmation Delay
Hungarian PM Orbán's pick for EU health commissioner faces confirmation delay due to concerns over reproductive rights and other issues.
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0% Bias Score
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