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Labor Faces Senate Defeat Over Aged Care Delays

The Australian Labor government faces its first Senate defeat since the election, as the Greens, Coalition, and crossbench unite to force the immediate release of 208,596 delayed home care packages for elderly Australians, creating a significant political clash.

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Cornyn Faces Tough Texas GOP Primary Challenge from Paxton

Texas Senator John Cornyn is facing a tough reelection battle against Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming March GOP primary, with recent polls showing a tightening race.

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Physical Altercation Erupts in Mexican Senate Amid Heightened Political Tensions

Following a disagreement over speaking times, a physical altercation broke out in the Mexican Senate between PRI leader Alito Moreno and Morena senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña, fueled by recent political tensions surrounding Senator Lilly Téllez's controversial call for US military intervention in ...

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Mexican Senator's Violent Outburst Sparks Outrage

Mexican PRI leader Alito Moreno physically and verbally attacked a fellow legislator in the Senate, sparking outrage and raising concerns about political violence and gender dynamics; his subsequent justification included threats of violence, and several PRI members actively participated in or condo...

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Cornyn Introduces Bill to Increase Penalties for Public Official Financial Fraud

Texas Senator John Cornyn introduced the LETITIA Act to increase penalties for public officials committing bank, loan/mortgage, or tax fraud, motivated by allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James and Representative Adam Schiff involving mortgage fraud; the bill proposes increased ...

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Trump's Rejection of Senate Demands Causes Recess, Leaving Nominees Unconfirmed

President Trump's refusal to meet Senate Democrats' demands to unfreeze federal funds and avoid further funding cuts resulted in a Senate recess without confirming his nominees, highlighting the breakdown in bipartisan cooperation and leaving several key positions unfilled.

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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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US Senators' Taiwan Visit Sparks China's Ire

Two US senators' visit to Taiwan has prompted a sharp rebuke from China, which views the island as its own territory and opposes any contact between US and Taiwanese officials; the senators aim to discuss regional security and trade.

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Assault and Charges Filed After Violent Altercation in Mexican Senate

During a heated Senate session on US military intervention in Mexico, PRI leader Alejandro Moreno and other PRI legislators physically assaulted Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña and his cameraman, Emiliano González, leading to assault and property damage charges.

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Senate Republicans Mull "Nuclear Option" After Nominee Deal Collapse

Senate Republicans are considering the "nuclear option" to confirm President Trump's nominees after negotiations with Democrats failed due to accusations of political extortion and high demands, leaving dozens of nominees unconfirmed and potentially altering Senate procedures.

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Trump's Outburst Halts Senate Nominee Confirmation Talks

President Donald Trump's social media outburst on Saturday night ended Senate negotiations on dozens of pending nominee confirmations, causing the Senate to adjourn in chaos after confirming only seven nominees; however, Jeanine Pirro was confirmed as US Attorney for the District of Columbia.

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Trump Halts Nominee Confirmation Talks Amidst Partisan Standoff

President Trump ended negotiations to confirm his nominees after Senate Democrats demanded billions in unfrozen funding in exchange for approval; seven nominees were voted on before Senate Republicans left for recess, while Democrats deemed it a victory.

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