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ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Tuberville ends blockade

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023 11:06 PM CST

The U.S. Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.

CAMPAIGN 2024: Biden tells donors: “If Trump wasn’t running, I’m not sure I’d be running”

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023 11:01 PM CST

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President Joe Biden told campaign donors Tuesday that he wasn’t sure he’d be running for reelection if Donald Trump wasn’t also in the race.

CAMPAIGN 2024: Preview of GOP Presidential Debate at Univ. of Alabama

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023 5:39 PM CST

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Action 8 News Political Analyst Steve Flowers has insight into the Republican Presidential Debate that will be held at the University of Alabama.

NCAA president calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023 5:23 PM CST

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NCAA President Charlie Baker is asking members to make one of the most dramatic shifts in the history of college sports by allowing highly resourced schools to pay some of their athletes.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s ending blockade of most military nominees

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Posted: Dec 5, 2023 12:52 PM CST

Updated: Dec 5, 2023 5:01 PM CST

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) said Tuesday he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

CAMPAIGN 2024: ND Governor Doug Burgum ends presidential campaign

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Posted: Dec 4, 2023 11:43 AM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2023 11:44 AM CST

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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination despite a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation effort that helped get him on the debate stage.

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Judge rejects Trump’s claim of immunity in his federal 2020 election prosecution

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Posted: Dec 1, 2023 10:13 PM CST

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Though the judge rejected Trump’s view of presidential power, her order might not be the final say in the legal fight.

U.S. House expels New York Congressman George Santos

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Posted: Dec 1, 2023 10:27 AM CST

Updated: Dec 1, 2023 10:29 PM CST

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For only the sixth time in history, the U.S. House has expelled one of its members.

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93

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Posted: Dec 1, 2023 9:28 AM CST

Updated: Dec 1, 2023 1:31 PM CST

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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, has died at 93.

CAMPAIGN 2024: Trump to skip GOP presidential debate at the University of Alabama

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Posted: Nov 30, 2023 6:44 PM CST

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As his Republican primary rivals take the debate stage in Alabama next week, former President Donald Trump will be headlining a closed-door fundraiser in Florida.

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ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Tuberville ends blockade

CAMPAIGN 2024: Biden tells donors: “If Trump wasn’t running, I’m not sure I’d be running”

CAMPAIGN 2024: Preview of GOP Presidential Debate at Univ. of Alabama

NCAA president calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s ending blockade of most military nominees

CAMPAIGN 2024: ND Governor Doug Burgum ends presidential campaign

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Judge rejects Trump’s claim of immunity in his federal 2020 election prosecution

U.S. House expels New York Congressman George Santos

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93

CAMPAIGN 2024: Trump to skip GOP presidential debate at the University of Alabama

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