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Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

Top Senate Republican says Democrats see shutdown as ‘politically advantageous’ as 30 September deadline looms

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Trump will be on the road as lawmakers scramble to avert shutdown - Roll Call

President Trump will be on the road during stopgap spending talks, unlike his hands-on approach earlier this year on a GOP budget mega bill.

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GOP changes Senate rules to speed some confirmations - Roll Call

For months, Democrats have forced the GOP majority to use valuable floor time on procedural votes, slowing down the confirmation process.

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Senate mounts new Russia pressure campaign

The bill would label Russia and Belarus state sponsors of terrorism.

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Senate tables Schumer's motion for a vote on Epstein files - Roll Call

Democrats have looked to force votes relating to the Epstein files to focus public attention on President Donald Trump's connection with him.

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White House ‘anomalies’ list kick-starts stopgap funding talks - Roll Call

The Trump administration sends Congress a list of additions it would like in a continuing resolution funding the government after Sept. 30.

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Republicans move to change Senate rules to speed confirmation of some nominees - Roll Call

Republicans move to change Senate rules to speed confirmation of some nominees - Congress

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Nomination rules, defense policy headline the week in Congress - Roll Call

The defense policy bills dominate the floor agenda this week, with Senate Republicans also looking to speed up the confirmation of nominees.

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Some Republicans expect answers from RFK Jr. on agency turmoil - Roll Call

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, his first appearance before the panel.

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Trump tells Schumer ‘go to hell’ in meltdown over nominees after Senate fails to agree deal

President rages at Minority Leader after upper chamber of Congress breaks for summer recess without deal to approve his remaining nominees

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Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed some nominees Saturday, but left many others hanging before starting their August recess.

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‘Happy to change the precedent’: Republicans ready to shred Senate rules for dear leader

Frustrations are growing among Senate Republicans as Democrats continue to block President Donald Trump’s nominees for key government positions.

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Trump to Senate: Confirm more nominees before August recess - Roll Call

Nominations and appropriations remain at the forefront of the Senate's agenda for the final scheduled workweek before August recess.

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Scott Bessent turns up the heat on the Fed, demands probe as Powell’s future hangs in balance

"What we need to do is examine the entire Federal Reserve institution and whether they have been successful," Bessent told CNBC's Squawk Box.

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Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor - Roll Call

The big question on Capitol Hill this week is whether Senate Democrats agree to help kick off the appropriations process.

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Senate GOP pushes spending bills as Democratic anger builds - Roll Call

Senate GOP appropriators to bring a package of spending bills to the floor before the August recess, Chair Susan Collins said Thursday.

Latin Times

Top Senate Republican Throws Weight Behind Full Release of Epstein Files

Sen. John Thune is calling for the full release of Epstein records, breaking with Trump amid growing public and party pressure over the DOJ's handling of the case.

The Guardian - UK

US Senate passes aid and public broadcasting cuts in victory for Trump

Members vote 51 to 48 in favour of president’s request to slash $9bn in spending already approved by Congress

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Republicans start vote-a-rama on bill for $9bn public broadcasting and aid cuts

GOP aiming to meet Friday deadline mandated by law for bill, known as a rescissions package, to pass Congress

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Senators face crucial vote on $9.4 billion rescissions package - Roll Call

The Senate could take a procedural vote as soon as Tuesday on the Trump administration’s request to rescind $9.4 billion in appropriations.

The Independent UK

Senate seeks to hit Russia with sanctions over Ukraine — but Trump wants to control the Putin smackdown

“Ask the Senate majority leader why he is not bringing it to the floor,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “Is he afraid of Donald Trump?”

Al Jazeera

US Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, sending it to the House

Trump has set a July 4 deadline for bill, which extends tax cuts, slashes social safety nets and surges national debt.

The Guardian - US

Senate Republicans pass Trump’s big bill – but it may cost them in the future

Sweeping policy bill had tumultuous road to passage in Senate – will the final version play well with US voters?

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US Senate passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax and cuts bill after turbulent all-nighter

The package now goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson had warned senators not to overhaul what his chamber had already approved.

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‘Big, beautiful’ budget reconciliation package passes Senate - Roll Call

Senate Republicans pushed a mammoth budget reconciliation bill through their chamber Tuesday morning over vehement Democratic objections.

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