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Negotiations to revive Obamacare funds have stalled, with optimism fading as open enrollment ends. Most Republicans want the funds to stay expired.
Republicans are still clear favorites to retain control of the chamber in the midterms. But Democrats say they are more hopeful about the odds of a big upset.
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US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump in space and other areas.
Senate Republicans blocked an effort to curb the Trump administration’s military action in Venezuela, a victory for the president who was incensed that some Republicans tried to tie his hands on a key foreign policy.
Washington — Senate Republicans killed a war powers resolution to limit President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela after the White House put pressure on a handful of GOP senators who supported it.
The resolution would have forced President Trump to get authorization from Congress before launching military operations in Venezuela. It was blocked after having previously advanced with GOP support.
Senate Democrats are expressing optimism they'll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year.
S.D., says Republicans may use point of order to table Venezuela war powers resolution after Trump administration's Operation Absolute Resolve success.
The two Republican senators, Josh Hawley and Todd Young, flipped their votes after having backed the measure in a procedural vote last week, enabling the GOP-led chamber to sink the resolution.
Senate Republicans have voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela.
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Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will spearhead legislative package to prevent taxpayer fraud after Senate DOGE caucus leader's extensive oversight work.