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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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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’

The chamber is calling it quits after days of contentious bipartisan negotiations and Trump posting on social media that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer can “GO TO HELL!.”

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Trump tells Schumer to 'GO TO HELL' over Senate nominee deal funding demands after negotiations collapse

Senate Republicans tried to broker a deal with Senate Democrats to confirm dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees, but talks began degrade and Trump nuked the deal, sending lawmakers home until September.

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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.

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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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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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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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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Senate hearing on critical minerals reveals U.S. strategy in Africa

Senators turned their attention Wednesday to securing U.S. access to critical minerals in Africa, an increasingly urgent ...

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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 ...

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Who will get Trump's endorsement in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race? It could be decisive.

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and his three Republican challengers have one thing in common in Louisiana's upcoming Senate race.

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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 ...

Michael Whatley announces run for North Carolina Senate seat at Gastonia event

Michael Whatley announced Thursday afternoon that he is running for the U.S. senate seat currently occupied by Thom Tillis.

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