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John Fetterman finds himself on an island in the Senate: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we examine John Fetterman’s place in the Senate, where the Pennsylvania Democrat is increasingly on an ...
Katie Britt strikes up unlikely friendship with Senate Democrats
But Britt struck up a friendship with Vermont Democrat Peter Welch and Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman during a 2022 ...
Nigeria's Senate passes tax reform bills to boost government revenue
Nigeria's Senate passed four tax reform bills on Friday aimed at boosting government revenue, nearing completion of a plan ...
Senate vote to advance crypto bill fails after bipartisan talks stall
Democrats united against the current version of the bill as they've raised concerns over Trump’s ties to the industry.
Intense Illinois Senate primary set to take shape as Rep. Krishnamoorthi announces bid
The battle to replace Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin in Illinois is intensifying with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Wednesday ...
Trump May Have Already Redrawn the Senate Map
The 2026 races in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and New Hampshire all look dicier for Republicans now—and they have Trump to ...
Mass. Senate Democrats release $61B fiscal year 2026 budget that boosts spending 6.3%
Massachusetts Senate Democrats rolled out a $61 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 that increases spending by 6.3% ...
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Capitol Notebook: Iowa Senate confirms Reynolds’ appointees for state boards
Also in the Capitol Notebook, the Senate advanced a ban on DEI funding for local governments and community colleges ...
Alabama Republican defends Senate Democrat facing mental health questions: ‘It’s a complete disgrace’
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., has taken to social media to publicly defend a Democrat senator with whom she is friends.