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Senate Republicans Change Rules to Speed Up Trump Nominee Confirmations
The Senate voted 53-45 to change its rules, allowing faster confirmation of President Trump's nominees after bipartisan negotiations failed, with Republicans accusing Democrats of delaying tactics and Democrats arguing the change will reduce scrutiny of nominees.
Senate Republicans Change Rules to Speed Up Trump Nominee Confirmations
The Senate voted 53-45 to change its rules, allowing faster confirmation of President Trump's nominees after bipartisan negotiations failed, with Republicans accusing Democrats of delaying tactics and Democrats arguing the change will reduce scrutiny of nominees.
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44% Bias Score
Senate Adjourns Without Confirming Trump Nominees Amidst Partisan Gridlock
The US Senate concluded its August recess without confirming dozens of President Trump's nominees after days of failed bipartisan negotiations, marked by President Trump's public attacks on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, leading Republicans to consider changing Senate rules to expedite conf...
Senate Adjourns Without Confirming Trump Nominees Amidst Partisan Gridlock
The US Senate concluded its August recess without confirming dozens of President Trump's nominees after days of failed bipartisan negotiations, marked by President Trump's public attacks on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, leading Republicans to consider changing Senate rules to expedite conf...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Nominee for DC US Attorney Faces Uncertain Confirmation
President Trump is lobbying senators to confirm his controversial nominee, Ed Martin, for US attorney for Washington, DC, before the May 20 deadline, despite concerns about his past statements and incomplete disclosure forms; a failure to confirm could lead to a new appointment process.
Trump's Controversial Nominee for DC US Attorney Faces Uncertain Confirmation
President Trump is lobbying senators to confirm his controversial nominee, Ed Martin, for US attorney for Washington, DC, before the May 20 deadline, despite concerns about his past statements and incomplete disclosure forms; a failure to confirm could lead to a new appointment process.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings this week, starting Tuesday, with several nominees facing scrutiny over past controversies and potential implications for the administration's policy agenda.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings this week, starting Tuesday, with several nominees facing scrutiny over past controversies and potential implications for the administration's policy agenda.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces multiple allegations of sexual impropriety and financial misconduct detailed in a New Yorker report, prompting concerns among Republican senators and jeopardizing his Senate confirmation.
Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces multiple allegations of sexual impropriety and financial misconduct detailed in a New Yorker report, prompting concerns among Republican senators and jeopardizing his Senate confirmation.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Scrutiny
Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks face intense scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans, raising concerns about their qualifications and potential impact on domestic and foreign policy.
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Scrutiny
Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks face intense scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans, raising concerns about their qualifications and potential impact on domestic and foreign policy.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Battle with the Senate over Judicial Nominees
President Trump is attacking the Senate's "blue slip" tradition, which requires home-state senators' approval for judicial nominees, claiming it's hindering his appointments and threatening legal action, while Senate Republicans defend the process.
Trump's Battle with the Senate over Judicial Nominees
President Trump is attacking the Senate's "blue slip" tradition, which requires home-state senators' approval for judicial nominees, claiming it's hindering his appointments and threatening legal action, while Senate Republicans defend the process.
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28% Bias Score
Senate Weighs Canceling August Recess to Confirm Trump Nominees
Senate Republicans are considering shortening or canceling their August recess to confirm President Trump's 136 remaining nominees after he requested they stay in Washington; 96 have already been confirmed.
Senate Weighs Canceling August Recess to Confirm Trump Nominees
Senate Republicans are considering shortening or canceling their August recess to confirm President Trump's 136 remaining nominees after he requested they stay in Washington; 96 have already been confirmed.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Scrutiny in Senate Hearings
The United States Senate conducted confirmation hearings for six of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees on Wednesday, questioning them about their qualifications and past actions; key nominees included Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and John R...
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Scrutiny in Senate Hearings
The United States Senate conducted confirmation hearings for six of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees on Wednesday, questioning them about their qualifications and past actions; key nominees included Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and John R...
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's FBI Background Check Underway Amidst Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is undergoing an FBI background check amid allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace misconduct; his attorney says they are cooperating and will share a report on misconduct allegations with the Senate Armed Services Committee...
Hegseth's FBI Background Check Underway Amidst Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is undergoing an FBI background check amid allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace misconduct; his attorney says they are cooperating and will share a report on misconduct allegations with the Senate Armed Services Committee...
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52% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Divided on FBI Background Checks for Trump Nominees
Republican senators are divided on whether President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees should undergo standard FBI background checks, with some prioritizing speed over traditional vetting processes, while others insist on thorough checks due to recent allegations against some nominees.
Senate Republicans Divided on FBI Background Checks for Trump Nominees
Republican senators are divided on whether President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees should undergo standard FBI background checks, with some prioritizing speed over traditional vetting processes, while others insist on thorough checks due to recent allegations against some nominees.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth's Nomination Under Fire
Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary is facing scrutiny following a past sexual assault allegation.
Hegseth's Nomination Under Fire
Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary is facing scrutiny following a past sexual assault allegation.
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40% Bias Score
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