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
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
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64% Bias Score
Thune to Help Trump Navigate Senate Realities
Senate Majority Leader John Thune pledged to help President-elect Trump achieve success while managing expectations regarding Senate procedures; confirmation of Trump's nominees is a top priority, with the Senate's narrow Republican majority creating potential challenges.
Thune to Help Trump Navigate Senate Realities
Senate Majority Leader John Thune pledged to help President-elect Trump achieve success while managing expectations regarding Senate procedures; confirmation of Trump's nominees is a top priority, with the Senate's narrow Republican majority creating potential challenges.
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36% Bias Score
House of Lords Reform: Readers Offer Diverse Solutions
Readers respond to The Guardian's editorial on House of Lords reform, offering diverse proposals ranging from modifications to complete abolition and replacement with a proportionally elected senate within a federal structure, highlighting the lack of consensus on a solution.
House of Lords Reform: Readers Offer Diverse Solutions
Readers respond to The Guardian's editorial on House of Lords reform, offering diverse proposals ranging from modifications to complete abolition and replacement with a proportionally elected senate within a federal structure, highlighting the lack of consensus on a solution.
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36% Bias Score
Loeffler to Meet with Senators on SBA Nomination
Former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Small Business Administration, will meet with Republican senators on Tuesday to discuss her nomination; she's a successful entrepreneur who founded a Fortune 500 company and another startup, Bakkt.
Loeffler to Meet with Senators on SBA Nomination
Former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Small Business Administration, will meet with Republican senators on Tuesday to discuss her nomination; she's a successful entrepreneur who founded a Fortune 500 company and another startup, Bakkt.
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French Senate Approves Funding for Elderly Care and Pension Adjustments
The French Senate approved additional funding for elderly and disabled care and adjusted retirement pensions for 2025.
French Senate Approves Funding for Elderly Care and Pension Adjustments
The French Senate approved additional funding for elderly and disabled care and adjusted retirement pensions for 2025.
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Trump to Meet with Senate Republicans on Budget Reconciliation Bill
President-elect Trump will meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening to discuss a potential budget reconciliation bill aimed at addressing border security, taxes, and the potential reinstatement of Trump-era tax cuts, bypassing the Senate filibuster.
Trump to Meet with Senate Republicans on Budget Reconciliation Bill
President-elect Trump will meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening to discuss a potential budget reconciliation bill aimed at addressing border security, taxes, and the potential reinstatement of Trump-era tax cuts, bypassing the Senate filibuster.
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Rosen's Senate Appointment Bolsters US Support for Israel
Senator Jacky Rosen's appointment to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is expected to strengthen US support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas, counteracting the stance of other committee Democrats who previously voted to restric...
Rosen's Senate Appointment Bolsters US Support for Israel
Senator Jacky Rosen's appointment to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is expected to strengthen US support for Israel amid its conflict with Hamas, counteracting the stance of other committee Democrats who previously voted to restric...
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Challenges in Covering the Transition to a New Congress
The period between the November election and the start of the new Congress is a hectic time for reporters, who must learn the names, biographies, and backgrounds of 62 new House members and several senators, facing challenges in distinguishing newcomers and mastering pronunciations; the author recou...
Challenges in Covering the Transition to a New Congress
The period between the November election and the start of the new Congress is a hectic time for reporters, who must learn the names, biographies, and backgrounds of 62 new House members and several senators, facing challenges in distinguishing newcomers and mastering pronunciations; the author recou...
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Manchin's Post-Senate Focus: Bipartisanship and Energy Bill
Senator Joe Manchin, departing the Senate next month, intends to remain politically active, prioritizing his bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act and seeking President-elect Trump's support, while continuing his tradition of hosting bipartisan gatherings on his houseboat.
Manchin's Post-Senate Focus: Bipartisanship and Energy Bill
Senator Joe Manchin, departing the Senate next month, intends to remain politically active, prioritizing his bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act and seeking President-elect Trump's support, while continuing his tradition of hosting bipartisan gatherings on his houseboat.
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Sheehy's Montana Senate Win Shifts National Policy Focus
Republican Tim Sheehy defeated incumbent Senator Jon Tester in Montana by seven points, winning a key Senate race for the GOP. Sheehy plans to prioritize border security, economic growth, responsible public land management, and military readiness in the upcoming Congress.
Sheehy's Montana Senate Win Shifts National Policy Focus
Republican Tim Sheehy defeated incumbent Senator Jon Tester in Montana by seven points, winning a key Senate race for the GOP. Sheehy plans to prioritize border security, economic growth, responsible public land management, and military readiness in the upcoming Congress.
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McConnell's New Senate Roles
Senator Mitch McConnell assumes new leadership roles in the Senate focusing on defense spending and Senate rules.
McConnell's New Senate Roles
Senator Mitch McConnell assumes new leadership roles in the Senate focusing on defense spending and Senate rules.
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40% Bias Score