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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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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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Senate Passes Spending Bills, Averts Government Shutdown

The Senate passed three spending bills late Friday, averting a potential government shutdown after overcoming partisan gridlock. These include funding for military construction and Veterans Affairs, agriculture and the FDA, and the legislative branch, which was added separately after Senator John Ke...

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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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Senate Passes Trump's $9 Billion Spending Cut Package

The Senate passed President Trump's $9 billion spending cut package, with three Republican senators opposing it; a compromise was reached to restore some HIV/AIDS funding, but the bill's future depends on House approval.

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Senate Commends Army's Success Against Boko Haram, Pledges Increased Funding

The Senate Committee on Army commended the Theatre Commander in Maiduguri for effective use of funds and success against Boko Haram and ISWAP, promising increased funding after an oversight visit.

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Trump's "Go to Hell" Message Halts Senate Deal on Nominee Confirmations

President Trump's social media attack on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer caused the Senate to recess without confirming Trump's nominees after Democrats demanded the unfreezing of federal funds and a guarantee against further funding cuts; Trump called their demands "egregious and unprecedent...

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Senate Gridlock: Trump Nominee Confirmation Stalled

Senate Republicans and Democrats are deadlocked over confirming President Trump's 150+ nominees, delaying the Senate recess and prompting consideration of recess appointments or a rules change to overcome Democratic obstruction; Majority Leader Thune reported little to no progress in negotiations.

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Thune Predicts Schumer's Funding Dilemma Amidst Democratic Divisions

Senate Majority Leader John Thune predicts that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will face intense pressure from the far-left of his party to oppose government funding this fall due to their opposition to the Trump administration's agenda, potentially leading to a government shutdown.

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Colombia's Congress Elects New Leaders, Signaling Potential Shift in Political Dynamics

The Colombian Senate and House of Representatives elected Lidio García (Liberal) and Julián David López (Partido de la U) as their new presidents, respectively; both received government support despite differing past stances on President Petro's agenda, potentially fostering smoother relations betwe...

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Senate GOP Divided on Trump's $9.4B Spending Cut Plan

Senate Republicans are divided over President Trump's $9.4 billion rescissions package, targeting "woke" programs including foreign aid and public broadcasting, with key senators expressing reservations and a crucial vote expected on Tuesday.

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French Senate Passes Bill Allowing Some Businesses to Open on May Day

The French Senate passed a bill clarifying exceptions to the May 1st holiday, allowing certain businesses (food stores, cultural venues) to open if employees volunteer and receive double pay, despite left-wing opposition fearing it undermines worker rights.

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