Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections after all-night vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage early Friday, chugging through an all-night session and Democratic opposition in a step toward unleashing money ...
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Women account for 28% of lawmakers in the 119th Congress – unchanged from the last Congress
Women make up 28% of voting members in the 119th Congress – on par with their share in the last Congress, but a considerable ...
Budget reconciliation: A tale of two chambers
The House and Senate are fighting over how to start the budget reconciliation process. How this is resolved could dictate the fate of Trump's agenda.
5AM Senate GOP Budget Vote Sets Up Clash With House
Senate Republicans voted to adopt a budget blueprint early Friday morning that differs sharply from the plan advanced by the House. After an all-night work session, the Senate voted 52-48 to first ...
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Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off ...
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SV history teacher: What are the 3 branches of the U.S. government and how do they function?
This article is part of a series, called Civics & Civility, focused on explaining how government works and encouraging dialogue and understanding among Butler County residents. Greg Hayward ...