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Trump admin live updates: Trump, Schumer trade barbs over Senate nominations

William Beach, the former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics who was nominated by President Donald Trump and led the agency during his first term, has condemned the firing of his successor, calling it "totally groundless" and warning that it "sets a dangerous precedent."

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US Senate committee approves Trump's UN envoy pick, nomination heads to full vote

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday voted narrowly in favor of Mike Waltz, President Donald Trump's pick to be U.N. envoy, clearing the way for a confirmation vote in the full 100-member Senate.

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Senate heads into recess as Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’

The U.S. Senate began its month‑long recess Saturday night amid negotiations to advance the nomination of dozens of President Donald Trump's pending nominees.

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Senate Confirms Ex-Fox News Host Jeanine Pirro as DC Prosecutor

The Senate confirmed the former tv host 50-45 as D.C.'s top federal prosecutor after Trump withdrew his first pick.

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Jeanine Pirro confirmed as U.S. attorney for D.C. as Trump and Democrats trade barbs

Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, Tim Scott of South Carolina and Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego and Peter Welch did not cast votes. Pirro posted on X: "I am blessed to have received a Senate confirmation vote this evening of 50 to 45 to be the United States attorney for the District of Columbia the largest United States Attorney’s Office in the country.

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Senate confirms Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for D.C.

The 74-year-old former Fox News host, New York prosecutor and judge was nominated after the Senate blocked Trump’s first choice, right-wing podcaster Ed Martin.

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Live updates: Nancy Mace announces run for governor, Georgia Senate race heats up

CONGRESSIONAL RECESS: Members of Congress have headed home for their summer recess. Several lawmakers are holding town halls ...

Senate candidate Nate Morris says he's 'going to trash McConnell's legacy' at Fancy Farm

Lexington businessman Nate Morris is one of three high-profile Republicans vying to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell.

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John Thune says Senate will stay in session through the weekend to confirm Trump nominees

At least 150 nominees still need to be confirmed, including many judicial nominees, such as acting United States Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.

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Before the attacks, Senate candidates seek to define themselves in Kentucky

Three Republicans competing to succeed longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell tried to define themselves before the political attacks ...

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US Senate confirms Trump nominee Susan Monarez as CDC director

The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday night 51-47 along party lines to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee, Susan Monarez, as ...

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Fancy Farm 2025: Republican candidates for U.S. Senate trade words at annual political event

The annual Graves County politics-charged, barbecue-filled event featured the top three Republican candidates vying for the ...

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Senate approves more than $180 billion in 2026 funding before August recess

The Senate on Friday passed its first tranche of government funding bills for fiscal year 2026 ahead of its upcoming August recess, but Congress is bracing for a potentially messy fight to prevent ...

Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm

A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a rapid-fire Republican political skirmish on Saturday, as three candidates competing ...

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US Senate passes military construction funds

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The United States Senate passed a bill that will provide more funding for military construction. It ...

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Trump-backed RNC chair jumps into 'marquee' Senate race in battleground North Carolina

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley entered the 2026 North Carolina Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Thom ...

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