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President Trump To Visit Western North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

President Trump to visit Western North Carolina to address Hurricane Helene aftermath and federal response scrutiny.

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Republican Senators React To Trump's January 6 Pardons

Republican senators have varied responses to Trump's pardons for January 6 attackers, expressing concerns over law enforcement and Capitol Hill security.

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Trump pardons nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, orders prison releases - Roll Call

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned nearly all the rioters charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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Senators use confirmation hearings to press views on spy authority - Roll Call

Some Senate Republicans have asked about a powerful spy authority in the confirmation process for picks for key national security roles.

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Spending more or spending better animates Turner’s HUD hearing - Roll Call

Eric Scott Turner, Donald Trump’s choice to lead HUD, sidestepped questions about whether the department needs to spend more or spend better.

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Republican Senators Introduce Legislation Requiring Familial DNA Testing at Southern Border

Critics of the bill question its basic privacy protections and raise concerns about what happens to sensitive genetic information once it's collected

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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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Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’

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Biden To Sign Bill That Will Raise Social Security Payments For Millions

The bill will also eliminate the Government Pension Offset, or GPO, which reduces Social Security benefits for certain spouses, widows, and widowers.

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Your social security payment is set to go up thanks to Biden. Here’s why

Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity

The Independent UK

‘It’s clear he’s in charge now’: Lawmakers react to Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ involvement ahead of inauguration

Trump is behaving as though he is already in office as Biden winds down his presidency, according to Republican and Democratic lawmakers

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Senate Republicans are not asking RFK Jr about his stance on vaccines

Kennedy has met with multiple Republicans throughout the week about his confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

Senate Republicans Insist On Disaster Relief In Spending Deal

Senate Republicans from North and South Carolina push for disaster relief in spending deal, aligning with Trump's stance on debt limit.

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Federal Appeals Court Judge Withdraws Retirement, Angers Senate Republicans

Federal judge James Wynn's retirement reversal impacts Trump's nomination plans, frustrating Senate Republicans.

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Sen. Tillis Blames 'Third Parties' For Pressure On Senators

Senator Thom Tillis discusses pressures on senators to support Trump's Cabinet picks and emphasizes the importance of allowing nominees to succeed on their...

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At the Races: The truth about trifectas - Roll Call

Republicans in Congress are eager to get started on advancing Donald Trump's agenda next year, and they know the clock is ticking.

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The power broker North Carolina senator caught in the middle of Trump’s confirmations fight

A Republican trifecta in Washington should be a good sign for a bipartisan dealmaker like Thom Tillis. Instead, Eric Garcia reports, he’s getting squeezed by all sides as he faces re-election

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Senate Democrats air concerns about Trump mass deportation plan - Roll Call

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Tuesday to highlight the costs and human toll mass deportations.

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Don’t count out Roy Cooper in 2026 - Roll Call

ANALYSIS — Roy Cooper would start in a more favorable position than past governors if he runs for Senate in North Carolina, Gonzales writes.

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Sen. Tillis Seeks Answers From FBI On Iranian Hacking Incident

Senator Tillis expresses concerns over Iranian hacking attempt on FBI Director nominee Kash Patel, highlighting the importance of confidentiality and natio...

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Republican Sen. Tillis Discusses Priorities With DOGE Leader

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis discusses the new Department of Government Efficiency's focus on reviewing Biden administration regulations and potential suppo...

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Lumbee Tribe's Quest For Federal Recognition Sparks Congressional Debate

Explore the Lumbee Tribe's quest for federal recognition, facing promises, controversies, and political debates.

The Independent UK

Trump promised federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe. Will he follow through?

When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina, both candidates courted a state-recognized tribe there whose 55,000 members could have helped tip the swing state

The Independent UK

The five Republican senators who could thwart Trump’s agenda and nominees

Trump’s nominees will now need to be confirmed by the Senate, which Republicans control with a 53-seat majority

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Trump and recess appointments: A procedural and legal quagmire - Roll Call

Republicans may allow Trump to temporarily fill vacancies with recess appointments. But that approach comes with its own complications.

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