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Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote, after Republicans went ‘nuclear’ to speed up confirmations

The move by Senate Republicans comes after they pushed through a change to Senate rules using the so-called “nuclear option” over the objections of Democrats.

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Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich

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Senate confirms 48 of Trump's nominees at once after changing the chamber's rules

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Susan Monarez, former CDC director, tells Senate committee 'true reason' she believes she was fired

Monarez said Kennedy was "very upset" when she pushed back in the meeting.

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What to know about Wisconsin native Susan Monarez, who testified today about CDC firing

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Monarez testifies before Senate committee about CDC dismissal

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Former CDC officials foreshadow how RFK Jr. is coming after vaccines

Wednesday’s Senate testimony from two former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials delivered bombshell after bombshell.

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Fired CDC Chief Susan Monarez Warns Senators That RFK Jr. Is Endangering Public Health

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Trump wants GOP lawmakers to embrace RFK Jr. They’re having trouble.

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Ousted CDC Director: RFK Jr. Fired Her Because She ‘Could Not Replace Evidence With Ideology’

She also detailed Kennedy’s verbal attacks on the agency and said employees "feel they were personally targeted because of misinformation,” referring to a deadly shooting at the agency’s headquarters...

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Former CDC director warns about changes to childhood vaccine schedule at hearing

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Questions Are Raised About Vaccine Panel’s Reliability as Policy Review Gets Underway

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FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal la...

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Kash Patel clashes with Democrats in Senate

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‘Antagonistic, belligerent, cagey’: Top Democrat slams Kash Patel

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The Latest: FBI Director Kash Patel Clashes With Democrats at Congressional Hearing

Patel faced questions from senators about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing, the case against sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the firings of senior FBI officials who have accused Patel o...

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Watch: Kash Patel testifies before Senate on FBI oversight

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Live updates: Patel clashes with multiple Democrats in heated Senate hearing

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Sen. Cory Booker, other Democrats clash with FBI Director Kash Patel at contentious hearing

“Mr. Patel, in just eight months, you have assaulted the institutional integrity of the FBI,” said Democrat Cory Booker of New Jersey, in one of several testy exchanges between Patel and senators.

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FBI chief spars with Democrats in heated Senate hearing

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FBI Director Kash Patel to face questions from House committee

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US Senate confirms top auto safety official, who will oversee Tesla probes

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to confirm the top auto safety official along with dozens of other nominees, including officials overseeing highways and pipelines.

Upending Precedent, Thune Bows To Realities of a Polarized Senate

In using the nuclear option, John Thune has turned a Senate precedent on its head, defying his reputation as an institutionalist.

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Mass. Senate looks to bolster data privacy laws by limiting what companies can collect

Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate released a bill that seeks to bolster consumer privacy laws in the state by limiting the type of data large companies can store and collect from customers.

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Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is taking steps to run for Senate in 2026, sources tell AP

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills is taking steps toward running for the U.S. Senate in 2026. That's according to two sources who spoke to The Associated Press.

Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor

The Senate voted to install one of President Trump’s top economic advisers at the central bank, opening the door for him to cast a vote at this week’s meeting to set interest rates.

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'Most transparent' FBI ever: Patel updates Senate on Kirk assassination probe

FBI Director Kash Patel provided updates on the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation during Senate testimony, noting over 100 interviews conducted and suspect Tyler Robinson in custody.

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Senate and House Democrats to propose ‘No Political Enemies Act’

Sen. Chris Murphy said Senate and House Democrats are proposing legislation that they are calling the "No Political Enemies Act" to quell political violence.

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Wesley Hunt's chances of winning Texas GOP Senate primary—Poll

A new poll found how Hunt, a Texas representative, may fare in the primary against Senator Cornyn and Attorney General Paxton.