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After testy exchange, Senate hands Trump win by rejecting bill to rein in his war on Iran
How did it passed, the bill would've required President Trump to veto it in order to block it
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Some Senate Republicans accuse Trump of helping Democrats after refusing to sign housing package
Trump was expected to sign the housing package at the Capitol earlier Wednesday but pivoted to refusing to sign it until both chambers pass the election integrity and voter security bill known as the SAVE America Act.
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Postmaster General says he will comply with Trump rule to hold back mail ballots
The proposed rule seeks to create lists of citizens in each state to help determine who is eligible to vote and calls on the Postal Service not to distribute mail ballots to those not on state lists.
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Missing GOP lawmaker Tom Kean Jr to return to Congress on June 30
Kean has been missing from the lower chamber since March 5 because of an undisclosed medical condition and previously told reporters that he would be back in Congress "soon," without giving a specific date.
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Senate advances bill on college sports' payments to athletes, eligibility and transfers
Bipartisan bill to protect college sports headed to full Senate vote; potential step to solution for issues in the college sports industry
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Parents group calls on Congress to examine fed funding of science academies
American Parents Coalition says “taxpayer dollars should never support institutions that promote political activism.”
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Trump-backed Alabama Rep. Barry Moore wins Republican nomination for Senate: AP
The president endorsed Moore last month, praising the Republican as a "totally reliable MAGA warrior," as Tuberville runs for governor. Tuberville is hoping to replace Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, who must retire because of state term limits.
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Senate blocks latest Iran War Powers resolution as Trump attempts to secure peace
The Senate failed to advance the resolution in a 47-48 split that saw four Republicans join all Democrats in voting in favor of the resolution except for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman.
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Senate Judiciary Committee sets Blanche confirmation hearing for next month
A spokesperson for Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley told Politico that Blanche will appear before the panel on July 15, followed by outside witnesses who will testify July 16. The move means Blanche could be confirmed before the August recess.
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GOP Sen Tillis, who's been a roadblock to Trump agenda, signals OK with Blanche as attorney general
Sen. Thom Tillis, who serves on the Judiciary Committee, said he's "generally satisfied" with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's paperwork and plans to meet with the nominee next week.
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Schumer calls for Trump admin to brief Congress on Iran deal
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the U.S. and Iran agreed to a deal to end the conflict in the Middle East that would see the U.S. immediately end its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Blanche kicks off Senate confirmation process with Grassley meeting
President Donald Trump nominated Blanche for the role last week. He has been serving in the position in an acting capacity since former Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired in April. Blanche previously served as Bondi's deputy.
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House Oversight committee probes 'pay-to-play' concerns at anti-Trump lawyer's nonprofit
A nonprofit allegedly using donor funds to target adversaries may violate tax laws under the IRS codes. The Committee’s request for information specifically focuses on activities undertaken by the Fund to advance private financial interests that appear only loosely related to the Fund’s official stated purpose.