President Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown
The U.S. Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday. President Biden has signed it into law.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he plans to serve out his Senate term, which ends in January 2027, even after he gives up his role as the Senate’s Republican leader.
U.S. Senate passes a $95.3 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel; No money for border security
The U.S. Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but its prospects of passage in the U.S. House are uncertain.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package
Many Republicans said the election-year border compromise wasn’t enough, as supporters of the bill insisted it was the best possible in divided government.
U.S. Senate releases $118 billion package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel
U.S. Senators on Sunday released a highly anticipated $118 billion package that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Tuberville ends blockade
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.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he’s ending blockade of most military nominees
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.
Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations
Senate Democrats pushed ahead with a resolution that would allow for the quick confirmation of hundreds of military nominees, to get around a blockade from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) over a Pentagon abortion policy.
Republican senators are meeting with Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville to urge him to stop blocking military nominations
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he’s open to negotiating an end to his blockade of almost 400 military nominees after meeting with fellow Republican senators.
Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Senate confirmed three top military officers on Thursday — including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — as bipartisan frustration swirled around Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) for blocking hundreds more nominees.
