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Senate awaits Trump as Republicans plan early moves on taxes and border

House and Senate Republicans are split on how to advance Trump’s agenda, and hope the president-elect will give Congress marching orders.

Newsweek on MSN · 3d

Top Senate Republican Won't Confirm He's a 'Yes' on All Trump Cabinet Picks

While some GOP senators have expressed full support for Trump's nominees, others have, for now, withheld their endorsements.

Yahoo · 1d

Trump, GOP senators to huddle at Capitol, weigh strategy on budget, taxes and border

Senate Republicans are huddling with President-elect Trump on Wednesday to discuss how to approach budget reconciliation to pass his agenda.

The Hill · 55m

Trump is heading to Capitol Hill as GOP struggles to agree on legislative strategy ahead

President-elect Donald Trump is heading to Capitol Hill late Wednesday to meet privately with Republican senators as House and Senate GOP leaders are straining to come up with a

GOP, House and Senate

Washington Examiner on MSN · 59m

House GOP bills have a shot this Congress, but Senate may not have the time

With a GOP trifecta, 12 House Republican priority bills have a chance to become law. But the Senate will need to block off floor time for other priorities.

CNN on MSN · 1d

GOP-led immigration legislation passes House in first bill of new Congress, but faces uncertain future in Senate

The House voted on Tuesday to pass a GOP-led bill to require detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate in a sign of the challenges facing Republicans despite controlling both chambers of Congress.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Laken Riley Act heads to Senate after House passes a GOP-sponsored bill

The Laken Riley Act has passed the House but it faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Here's what to know.

Tulsi Gabbard, Senate Democrats

MSNBC on MSN · 2h

Why would a Senate Democrat consider voting to confirm RFK Jr.?

The question is not just whether Republicans would vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS, it’s also whether any Democrats might join them.

The Western Journal on MSN · 21h

Senate Democrats Throw a Big Wrench in Tulsi Gabbard's Confirmation Hearing

Senate Democrats are reportedly thwarting Republicans' efforts to hold a confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard on an expedited basis. Axios reported,

Axios on MSN · 1d

Scoop: Senate Dems delay Tulsi Gabbard nomination

Senate Democrats are forcing a delay in Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing next week, claiming she hasn't provided required vetting materials — while Republicans accuse them of playing games, Axios has learned.

Oakland, Barbara Lee and Senate

POLITICO on MSN · 4h

Barbara Lee enters Oakland mayor's race after failed Senate bid

Barbara Lee announced Wednesday that she will run for mayor of Oakland, aiming to take control of a city with a gaping budget deficit and leadership vacuum following a mayoral recall in the twilight of her career.

UPI News on MSN · 2h

After losing Senate bid, California's former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee runs for Oakland mayor

Former U.S. Rep Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced a run for mayor of Oakland, Calif. She also launched a campaign website.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Barbara Lee opens campaign account to run for mayor of Oakland

Former California Rep. Barbara Lee, a Democrat, has filed paperwork to run for mayor of Oakland in April’s special election. The 78-year-old represented the San Francisco Bay Area city in Congress for 26 years but lost a primary election last year for the late Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat.

Rubio, Ron DeSantis and United States Senate

Washington Examiner on MSN · 7h

Ashley Moody leading contender to replace Rubio in Senate: Report

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) will decide who replaces Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) in the Senate, upon Rubio’s confirmation as secretary of state, and he is reportedly leaning toward one statewide elected official in the Sunshine State.

CBS News · 9h

Gov. DeSantis will take more time pick Sen. Rubio replacement

Gov. DeSantis will take a little more time to decide on Sen. Rubio replacement 00:27. TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis will take a little more time to mull a replacement for U.S. S

POLITICO on MSN · 6h

Ron DeSantis has to pick Rubio's replacement soon. Here's who he's leaning toward.

Ron DeSantis’ first big decision of 2025 — picking Marco Rubio’s replacement in the Senate. Asked on Tuesday if he’s made up his mind, the governor said he still has not decided who he will appoint to replace Rubio.

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Live blog: Senate Republicans propose property tax reform as legislative session starts

Check our live blog throughout the rest of this week for updates on policy agendas, significant bills and more.

More Senate Democrats say they’ll vote to advance Laken Riley Act

More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The ...

23hon MSN

Senate GOP pushes for Gabbard hearing before inauguration, but Democrats resist setting date for next week

Senate Republicans are pushing to hold a confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard before President-elect Donald Trump’s ...

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All signs point to Moody for Senate

Moody has been a staunch DeSantis supporter — but also has been vocally supportive of Trump, particularly his positions on ...

4hon MSN

Trump to meet with Senate Democrats to advance America-first agenda

Texas, joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Republicans' effort to implement Trump's agenda and whether Senate Democrats ...

MLive14m

Michigan Senate Democrats propose accelerating $15 minimum wage hike

Like House Republicans, the Senate Democrats propose preserving the sub-minimum wage for tipped workers, although at a different amount.

10hon MSN

Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations

Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are ...

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'No time to play': Senate must quickly confirm Noem as DHS chief in wake of terror attack, says Louisiana gov

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called on Senate Democrats to swiftly confirm DHS nominee Kristi Noem in the wake of ...

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