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Senate Democrats, Congress

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Chuck Schumer Unanimously Reelected as Senate Democratic Leader

Chuck Schumer was unanimously re-elected as Senate Democratic Leader on Tuesday as he aims to move the party forward.

UPI News on MSN · 7h

Senate Democrats elect new leadership team amid a slim GOP majority in Congress

The Senate Democrats on Tuesday picked among its ranks a new team to lead the minority party to balance the GOP's looming "trifecta" control of the White House and both House and Senate chambers.

Opinion

Roll Call on MSN · 6h

Senate Democrats approve leadership team for new Congress

Senate Democrats approved their leadership team for the next Congress, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar elevated to the No. 3 spot.

Andy Kim, George Helmy and United States Senate

Hosted on MSN · 6h

Helmy to resign on Dec. 8, allowing Andy Kim to take Senate seat early

New Jersey Sen. George Helmy, who was appointed to succeed former Sen. Bob Menendez this summer, said he will resign on Sunday, allowing fellow Democrat Andy Kim to take office nearly a month ahead of other newly elected senators.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 6h

Andy Kim will join the U.S. Senate next week following George Helmy’s resignation

U.S. Rep. Andy Kim will officially join the U.S. Senate before the year ends. After Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) gave in to resounding calls to resign earlier this year following his bribery conviction,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 7h

George Helmy to hand Senate seat to Andy Kim on Sunday: ‘It’s been phenomenal’

Sen. George Helmy (D-NJ) will end his brief tenure in the Senate on Sunday, allowing his successor, Sen.-elect Andy Kim (D-NJ), to take his place the following day. Helmy, appointed as a caretaker for the seat of disgraced Sen.

Trump, Pete Hegseth and Senate

NBC News on MSN · 4h

Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate

As many as six GOP senators aren't currently comfortable supporting Hegseth following allegations about drinking and his treatment of women, sources told NBC News.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day Tuesday on Capitol Hill meeting privately with Republican senators.

The Washington Post on MSN · 8h

Republicans take a closer look at Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth

Hegseth’s meetings on Capitol Hill this week are set up another test of how much deference Senate Republicans will show president-elect Trump

Kash Patel, FBI and Senate

Washington Examiner on MSN · 7h

Kash Patel avoids the Gaetz treatment as Senate weighs FBI director bid

Trump faced intense resistance the first time he nominated a firebrand like Patel to a senior post in the Justice Department.

The Financial Times · 14h

Can Kash Patel win Senate confirmation to lead the FBI?

Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, has already made headlines over his unorthodox proposals for the agency he’s been tapped to run. The Trump loyalist has vowed to shut down FBI headquarters and reopen it as “a museum of the ‘deep state’” on his first day in the post,

MSNBC · 1d

‘Are you kidding me?’ Democratic Senator blasts Trump FBI pick Kash Patel

Democratic Senator Alex Padilla reacts to new reporting surrounding Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel, as well as President Biden's pardoning of his son Hunter Biden.

NC Senate, Cooper

YAHOO!News · 1d

NC Senate overrides Gov. Cooper’s Senate Bill 382 veto, passing controversial relief bill

The North Carolina Senate officially overrode the veto of Senate Bill 382 on Monday. Now, the bill goes to the House for final approval. The bill would strip powers from incoming Democratic elected officials and move money into a Helene Relief fund.

Yahoo · 1d

As protesters shout, NC Senate Republicans override Cooper veto of powers-stripping bill

The North Carolina Senate voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday amid protests, the latest example of Republicans using their supermajority power after election results indicated they will lose it next month.

carolinapublicpress.org · 22h

NC Senate overrides veto of bill shifting elections board appointment power

NC House would need united GOP support to override Gov. Cooper veto of bill moving election board appointment power to state auditor.

Senate Democrats elevate Klobuchar to No. 3 leadership spot, succeeding Stabenow

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), vice chairman of the Policy and Communications Committee, had expressed interest in Klobuchar’s post ...

US Senate Republicans eye two-step Trump legislative agenda

U.S. Senate Republicans are discussing a two-step plan to push ahead on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda when they take ...

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Renewed Push for DEI Legislation Expected Next Year in Kentucky, New Senate Majority Leader Says

The Kentucky Senate's new majority floor leader says lawmakers seem ready to resume work on a bill dealing with diversity, ...

4hon MSN

U.S. Senate poised to vote on Coombe, Brindisi for federal bench

Schumer pushes to get floor votes for federal prosecutor and a state judge from Utica who were nominated for federal bench by ...

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US Senate approves promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed the promotion of Army Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue, who had been a commander in ...

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Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections

While the 2026 midterm elections are still two years away, we can already say that Republicans' position in the race for the ...

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Groundbreaking North Carolina lawmaker Dan Blue will no longer be state Senate minority leader

A groundbreaking figure in North Carolina politics will no longer serve as leader of state Senate Democrats. Sen.

US Senate Democrats secure confirmation of 2 new judges as clock ticks

U.S. Senate Democrats on Monday secured the confirmation of two federal district court nominees after striking a deal with ...

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