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Senate confirms Burgum for Interior secretary - Roll Call

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to be Interior secretary.

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Senator Schatz Urges Democrats To Use More Familiar Language

Senator Brian Schatz highlights the need for Democrats to communicate effectively with the public through relatable language.

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Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Electoral College: 'The Person Who Gets the Most Votes Should Win'

About a month after President-elect Donald Trump emerged victorious in the 2024 presidential election, three Democratic legislators have introduced a constitutional amendment that would abolish the Electoral College if passed.

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Senate’s progressive wing proposes bill to end the Electoral College and ‘restore democracy’

Senators propose abolition of ‘flawed and outdated’ system that ‘disenfranchises millions of Americans’

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats Propose Abolishing Electoral College

Senate Democrats propose amendment to replace Electoral College with popular vote system, sparking debate and criticism from GOP lawmakers.

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‘A real horror show’: Democrats on the Hill react to Trump’s proposed tariffs

President-elect may face a ‘hugely negative reaction’ from the tariffs from US citizens once the effects were felt at home and be ‘held accountable,’ Democratic senators said

The Independent UK

Spending panel shake-up likely in Senate post-elections - Roll Call

Senate appropriators are facing what could be a major shake-up in subcommittee leadership after the upcoming elections.

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Hurricane Milton Conspiracy Theory Claiming Democrats 'Manipulated' Incoming Storm Floods Social Media

Last week, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was mocked after suggesting Democrats have the ability to control the weather

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocked After Suggesting that Democrats 'Control the Weather'

Although the congresswoman didn't call Dems out by name, she previously posted a map of states impacted by Helene overlaid with their political leanings

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Sen. Schatz Optimistic About Democratic Momentum After DNC

Sen. Schatz optimistic post-DNC, highlights momentum and upcoming debate importance. Uncertainty surrounds the unique match-up.

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Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed

If you’re trying to get up to speed on Vice President Kamala Harris’ swift emergence as Democrats’ possible nominee this fall, you really need to know your memes

The Independent UK

Vance has diverse record on tax, spending - Roll Call

First elected in 2022, JD Vance has struck interesting positions on budget and tax policy that go beyond his opposition to Ukraine aid.

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Democrats Face Questions Over Biden's 2024 Campaign Future

Democratic lawmakers discuss President Biden's 2024 campaign and strategize for victory amidst internal party deliberations.

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Supreme Court blocks EPA's cross-state air pollution plan - Roll Call

The Supreme Court halted the EPA’s cross-state air pollution plan in a decision Thursday that sided with industry groups and GOP-led states.

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As summer interns descend on the Hill, this resource office is ready - Roll Call

Advocates say the House Intern Resource Office is a step in the right direction — and want to see a similar effort on the Senate side.

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Senate readies for Mayorkas impeachment showdown - Roll Call

The Senate received the articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday.

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Critical spending decisions await Tuesday White House meeting - Roll Call

Senators returned to Washington on Monday with scant sign of the elusive spending breakthrough needed to avoid a partial government shutdown.

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Shoshana Weissmann: Online Age Verification Rules Are Unconstitutional and Ineffective

"None of these laws prevent kids from viewing anything. They just prevent kids from posting," argues Shoshana Weissmann.

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Border Security Bill at Risk in the Senate as Republicans Continue Withdrawing Support

The initiative faces an even steeper hill in the House, where most high-ranking Republicans blasted it

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Schatz says two-state solution amendment has 48 co-sponsors - Roll Call

Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's comments helped round up co-sponsors to a bill on Palestinian statehood.

The Guardian - US

Democrats seize on Iowa results to campaign on threats posed by Trump

Kamala Harris reminds voters of Trump’s role in overturning Roe v Wade as unstated core of campaign is Biden can beat him again

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats call for conditions on US aid to Israel two months into war with Hamas

Republicans blocked a vote on a $110.5bn supplemental bill that would have included aid not just to Israel but also to Ukraine

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Johnson offers up two-tiered stopgap funds plan - Roll Call

GOP speaker proposes to extend spending for some agencies to mid-January and others into February as a partial shutdown deadline nears.

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Combo appropriations package hits the skids in Senate - Roll Call

Senators have reservations about trying to tack two more spending bills onto the House-passed Military Construction-VA bill.

The Independent UK

Things to know about aid, lawsuits and tourism nearly a month after fire leveled a Hawaii community

It's been nearly a month since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century killed at least 115 people in Hawaii

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