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Fiscal hawks show a change of heart toward spending bills - Roll Call

There are now only two Republicans in Congress who have never backed a regular appropriations or stopgap spending law.

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Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

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New Senate bill seeks to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the US from China and Mexico

In a rare bipartisan move, two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the U.S. from China, Mexico and through other borders

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Air Force plane forced to return to America after mid-flight mechanical issue

The issue on the C-32, a converted Boeing 757, happened about 90 minutes after the flight took off

The Independent UK

Musk hit on USAID riles Dems; many in GOP would absorb it into State Department - Roll Call

Democrats criticized the actions at USAID, blaming Elon Musk, but Republicans seemed contend with absorbing it into the State Department.

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Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call

Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests.

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Senate Republicans Introduce Bill To Prohibit Foreign Aid For Abortions

The American Values Act seeks to restrict U.S. foreign aid funds for abortions and align foreign assistance with American values, emphasizing the sanctity ...

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Senate panel backs Stefanik as Democrats protest foreign aid pause - Roll Call

The nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik to become ambassador to the U.N. advances, but Democrats protest foreign aid pause.

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Stefanik mostly impresses at Senate Foreign Relations hearing - Roll Call

Rep. Elise Stefanik, the nominee to become ambassador to the U.N., seemed mostly to impress Senate Foreign Relations members Tuesday.

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7 key focal points of Trump's first-day executive orders - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's flurry of executive actions included orders related to health, energy, foreign relations and the federal workforce.

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Rubio Wins Unanimous Nod To Be Top US Diplomat

The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator in the frontline of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy.

International Business Times

Rubio says both Russia and Ukraine must make concessions to end war

Secretary of state nominee defends Trump’s foreign policy vision and his own hawkish record in Senate hearing

The Guardian - US

An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.

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Pete Hegseth Meets With Republican Senators Ahead Of Confirmation Hearings

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, meets with key senators amid misconduct allegations.

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Canada's First Female Military Chief Defends Women In Combat

Gen. Jennie Carignan, Canada's first female military chief, defends women's role in combat amid debate sparked by U.S. senator's comments.

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Shaheen poised to make history on Senate Foreign Relations - Roll Call

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will make history next year by becoming the first woman among leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations panel.

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Bipartisan Senate bill prods US to help end Sudan war - Roll Call

A group of senators revealed draft legislation to push the U.S. into taking a more active diplomatic role in ending Sudan's civil war.

The Guardian - UK

‘Ukraine must defend itself’: Washington leaders dismiss Putin’s war talk

Russian leader’s warning of potential direct war with Nato regarded as sabre-rattling to weaken support for Ukraine

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Senators welcome G7 deal to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine - Roll Call

Senators pushed to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine rebuild from the damage caused by Russia's invasion in 2022.

The Independent UK

Bureau of Land Management shrinks proposed size of controversial Idaho wind farm project

The federal Bureau of Land Management's preferred alternative for a proposed large-scale wind energy farm in southern Idaho would shrink the size by nearly half and keep it farther away from a national historic site

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As House readies a vote on Israeli arms, Democrats whip members in opposition - Roll Call

The House plans to vote on a bill that would force the administration to ship approved arms to Israel, as Democrats seek unity in opposition.

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Congress Urges Release Of Russian Opposition Figure

Members of Congress push for the release of Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr., imprisoned for criticizing the war in Ukraine.

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US Senators Approve F-16 Sale To Turkey

U.S. Senate approves F-16 sale to Turkey in exchange for not blocking Sweden's NATO accession, despite concerns about Turkey's behavior.

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Senate supplemental receives frosty reception from some members - Roll Call

The Senate supplemental package got a frosty reception from lawmakers in both chambers and across the political spectrum on Monday.

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Senate Foreign Relations approves Lew to be Israel envoy - Roll Call

Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs Jacob J. Lew to be ambassador to Israel at a crucial time for Middle East policy.

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