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Booker's Marathon Senate Speech Protests Trump Administration Actions

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker delivered a marathon speech on the Senate floor Monday night protesting President Trump's administration's actions, highlighting potential Medicaid cuts and invoking the late Senator John McCain, without blocking legislation.

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US Senate Averts Shutdown with Temporary Spending Bill Amidst Democratic Divisions

The US Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a temporary spending bill, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans, despite internal party disagreements and criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership.

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Senate Democrats Block House Funding Bill, Raising Shutdown Fears

Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, announced they will not provide the votes needed to pass the House Republican-backed government funding bill, raising the threat of a government shutdown by Friday unless a bipartisan compromise is reached.

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Ethics Complaint Filed Against Senator Whitehouse Amidst Conflict of Interest Allegations

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse faces an ethics complaint for a potential conflict of interest after voting for legislation that provided over $14 million in federal grants to Ocean Conservancy, where his wife works as a consultant.

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House Republicans Seek to Pass Trump's Agenda Through Budget Reconciliation

House Republicans plan to use budget reconciliation to pass President Trump's agenda, facing challenges from Senate disagreements on a budget resolution impacting border funding, military spending, and tax cuts; the process allows a 51-vote majority to bypass filibusters.

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US Citizen Released from Russian Detention

American Marc Fogel, detained in Russia on drug charges, has returned to the United States after a prisoner exchange, easing tensions between the two nations.

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Nigerian Senator Suspended After Accusing Senate President of Sexual Harassment

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's six-month suspension for accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment sparked outrage, highlighting systemic issues of gender inequality and underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics.

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Senate Democrats Divided on Spending Bill, Risk Government Shutdown

Disagreement among Senate Democrats over a House-passed spending bill to avert a government shutdown led to a heated caucus meeting, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand reportedly screaming; several senators publicly opposed the bill, citing concerns about its implications, highlighting the potential fo...

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Spanish Court Strikes Down Senate Rule Delaying Amnesty Law

The Spanish Constitutional Court struck down a Senate rule change that had allowed the Popular Party to delay the Amnesty Law concerning the Catalan independence process, ruling that the change violated Article 90.3 of the Spanish Constitution.

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Milei Bypasses Senate, Appoints Supreme Court Justices by Decree

Argentine President Javier Milei appointed Ariel Lijo and Manuel García-Mansilla to the Supreme Court via decree, bypassing Senate approval due to vacancies left by Elena Highton de Nolasco and Juan Carlos Maqueda, sparking widespread criticism over their perceived political ties and stances.

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Togo's Ruling Party Wins Senate Majority in Historic Elections

In Togo's first senatorial elections held on February 15th, 2025, the ruling UNIR party secured 34 out of 41 seats, solidifying its control under the newly adopted constitution transitioning the country to a parliamentary system.

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US Senate Backs Israel Amidst Ongoing Conflicts

On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with bipartisan US Senate leadership on Capitol Hill, receiving strong backing for Israel's military actions and strategic objectives, including preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and dismantling Hamas in Gaza; the Senate also pl...

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