Trump, Senate and FBI

Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel advances in full Senate procedural vote before expected confirmation
GOP senators have praised Patel, 44, for his commitment to rooting out political “weaponization” at the FBI — while Democrats have accused him of perjuring himself in his
RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’
RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.
Senate Advances Nomination of Trump FBI Pick Kash Patel
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to advance the nomination of Kash Patel to be the director of the FBI, putting a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and a critic of the bureau on track to run the most prominent U.
Kash Patel clears key Senate hurdle to advance toward FBI director confirmation
Kash Patel inched one step closer to confirmation on Tuesday after the Senate voted along party lines, 48-45, to proceed to his nomination.
Senate holds procedural vote on Kash Patel nomination to serve as FBI director
The U.S. Senate is holding a procedural vote on Tuesday to advance Kash Patel's nomination for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Sen. Cassidy will vote to confirm Patel as FBI head
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to lead the FBI. Cassidy, the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee,

Trump, Senate and budget resolution

'We can heal this country, but only if we try': NJ's Andy Kim begins his Senate term
Sen. Andy Kim has begun his term in the U.S. Senate — just as President Donald Trump's chaotic second term begins.
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Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'
ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat ...
Senate Democrats split over how to combat Trump’s USAID shutdown
Senate Democrats are split over how to push back against President Trump’s attempts to slash the U.S. Agency for ...
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Where they stand: Local members of Congress asked about Biden, Trump pardons
The Enquirer sent questions to the eight people who represent Cincinnati in the United States House and Senate: U.S.
US Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to confirm Brooke Rollins, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump and former White House ...
Senate Democrats Hold the Floor in Overnight Protest of Trump Nominee
Powerless to stop President Trump or Russell T. Vought, the nominee to lead the White House budget office, Democrats pulled ...
Trump Administration's Position on President's Power to Remove Commission Members
From the letter sent yesterday to Senator Richard Durbin (the ranking minority member on the Senate Judiciary Committee) by Acting Solicitor General Sarah ...
Here's who is considering running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota
Multiple people have either tossed their hat into the ring, or confirmed they are at least considering doing so, for the U.S.