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FBI, Kash Patel and Senate

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.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Kash Patel 'must prove' he'll fix FBI, senior GOP senator says

The Republican in line to chair the Senate Judiciary Committee wrote Sunday that Kash Patel “must prove to Congress he will reform & restore public trust in FBI.” Writing on X, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said current FBI Director Chris Wray "has failed at fundamental duties,

The Financial Times · 8h

Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel faces rocky path to US Senate approval

Donald Trump is facing a battle to secure Senate confirmation for Kash Patel, his controversial pick to lead the FBI, as Democrats sharpen their attacks on the nominee and some Republicans withhold judgment.

United States Senate, Afghanistan

Reuters on MSN · 9h

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 Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal, after it was briefly blocked by a Republican senator.

The Washington Post on MSN · 11h

General involved in Afghan evacuation promoted after senator drops freeze

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R.-Okla.) last month had put on hold the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue to four-star general.

NBC News on MSN · 10h

Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it

The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Senate, Michelle Wu and Boston Mayor

MassLive.com on MSN · 17h

Boston homeowners await decision on property tax shift as Senate delays vote

The state Senate delayed a vote Monday on Boston’s request to shift its property tax burden away from homeowners, potentially jeopardizing the city’s ability to include the change on this year’s tax bills.

The Boston Globe · 18h

Amid contentious debate, Mass. Senate punts vote on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal to Thursday

South Boston state Senator Nick Collins moved to postpone a vote on Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to temporarily adjust the city’s property tax formula.

Boston Herald on MSN · 16h

Boston Mayor Wu’s tax shift bill blocked again, this time in the Senate

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s controversial plan to raise commercial tax rates hit another snag on Beacon Hill Monday, when it was blocked by a member of the Senate, with the City Council’s annual tax-rate-setting hearing bearing down the next day.

NC Senate, Roy Cooper

The (Raleigh) News & Observe… · 17h

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. The House would have to take a similar vote before Cooper’s veto is overturned and the bill becomes law.

YAHOO!News · 11h

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.

carolinapublicpress.org · 7h

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 to hold leadership elections after losing chamber majority

Democrat senators will hold a vote on Tuesday to fill their leadership positions in the chamber after the GOP secured control ...

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Senate Dems expect seamless leadership elections. That’s by design.

In today’s edition … Supreme Court to hear case about gender-affirming care for minors ... Musk and Ramaswamy suggest DOGE ...

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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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Schumer asks Thune to consider Democrats in Senate confirmation process

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) pointed to the system of checks and balances and the role the Senate has played ...

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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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Senate showdowns loom over Biden appointees

Pete Hegseth met with Senators who will vote on whether he should become defense secretary in the new Trump administration.

A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence

President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic role, and the Constitution, with his ...

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

Dan Blue, a groundbreaking figure in North Carolina politics across more than 40 years, will no longer serve as leader of ...

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‘Unwise’: Second Senate Democrat criticizes Hunter Biden pardon

A second Senate Democrat has criticized Hunter Biden’s recent pardon by his father, President Biden. “President Biden’s ...

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