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CBS News on MSN · 50m

Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public media funding

The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early Thursday, culminating an hours-long "vote-a-rama" and sending it back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline.

NBC News on MSN · 1h

GOP-led Senate votes to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS

The spending cuts package, requested by the White House, heads back to the House ahead of a Friday deadline for Trump to sign it into law.

BBC on MSN · 2h

US Senate approves $9bn cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting funds

The US Senate has passed a bill that seeks to cut $9bn (£6.7bn) from funds previously approved for spending by Congress, including cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid. The 51-48 vote happened just before dawn on Thursday, following an hours-long overnight "vote-a-rama", as the Republican-led Senate negotiated amendments.

Senate Judiciary Committee, DOJ and Bove

CBS News on MSN · 4h

Senate committee to vote on advancing Emil Bove's nomination as federal judge

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday will consider the nomination of Emil Bove, a top Justice Department official, to serve as a federal circuit judge.

ABC News on MSN · 16h

Over 900 former DOJ employees urge Senate to reject Bove appeals court nomination

The letter was organized by Justice Connection, a group that has sought to provide legal support for DOJ employees fired or otherwise targeted by the Trump administration. It come

900 DOJ attorneys urge Senate to reject Bove nomination

More than 900 former Justice Department attorneys are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject the nomination of Emil Bove for a lifetime judicial appointment. Bove, who previously served on President Trump’s criminal defense team,

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Local public media stations brace for 'worst case scenario' after Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS

Public broadcasting stations in the state are bracing for big changes. In Moline, WQPT’s general manager Dawn Schmitt said ...

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GOP Sen. Moreno slams anti-drunken driving tech rules as Senate considers NHTSA nominee

President Trump's pick to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration affirmed his commitment to roadway safety ...

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Senate majority leader says Republicans ready to move on Russia sanctions bill when Trump gives green light

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans will vote on a Russia sanctions bill once Trump approves it, as pressure ...

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Senate Democrats Rail at ‘Sloppy, Rushed’ State Dept. Firings

Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said the changes were needed and called the outrage overblown.

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Mike Waltz pledges to make UN ‘great again’ at Senate confirmation hearing

It is unclear how Waltz would approach the job. Trump’s first nominee, Rep. Elise Stefanik, had built a track record in ...

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Michigan U.S. Senate race: Who's winning — and losing — the fundraising sweepstakes

One Michigan Democratic candidate is far behind in terms in fundraising and there's confusion about Mike Rogers' numbers on ...

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Senate clears key procedural hurdles on Trump DOGE cuts as deadline looms

The Senate cleared two procedural hurdles Tuesday/TK day to move closer to a final vote on the GOP effort to codify ...

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Senate GOP blows through 2nd hurdle of the night, teeing up Trump's clawback bill for hourslong debate

Senate Republicans advance President Donald Trump's $9 billion spending clawback package through final procedural hurdle, ...

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