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U.S. Senate votes to scrap measure limiting Trump’s war powers in VenezuelaTwo Republicans who voted to advance the measure flipped under pressure from Trump, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance had to break the 50-50 deadlock.U.S. NewsJan 14
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U.S. Senate sets up vote on limiting Trump’s war powers in VenezuelaFive Republicans joined Democrats to advance the war powers resolution and ensure a vote next week on final passage, though the measure has virtually no chance of becoming law.U.S. NewsJan 8
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U.S. Senate passes non-binding vote against Trump’s tariffs on CanadaThe Senate this week has passed resolutions against Trump's global "reciprocal" tariffs as well as tariffs on Brazil, with at least four Republicans joining Democrats each time.EconomyOct 30, 2025
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Senators prep for a weekend of work to meet Trump’s deadline for passing his tax and spending cutsNot all GOP lawmakers are on board with proposals to reduce spending on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs to help extend some $3.8 trillion in Trump tax breaks.WorldJun 28, 2025
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4 Republicans back U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s tariffs on CanadaThe Senate passed a measure seeking to end the emergency declaration Trump used to justify tariffs on Canada linked to fentanyl, but the resolution will likely remain symbolic.U.S. NewsApr 2, 2025
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How Trump may bypass U.S. Senate to appoint controversial cabinet picksTrump is considering a tool known as recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for even some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.U.S. NewsNov 14, 2024
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Republicans choose new Senate leader to succeed Mitch McConnellSen. John Thune is in his fourth Senate term and has promised to work closely with Trump, despite differences the two have had over the years.U.S. NewsNov 13, 2024
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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez resigns following corruption convictionDemocratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will appoint a replacement for Menendez, who has represented New Jersey in the Senate since 2006.CrimeJul 23, 2024
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U.S. senator faces new obstruction of justice charges in rewritten indictmentThe obstruction of justice charges were in a rewritten indictment returned against Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez in Manhattan federal court.CrimeMar 5, 2024
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Mitch McConnell expected to step down as Senate Republican leader this yearU.S. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate.U.S. NewsFeb 28, 2024
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