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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action. The 47-52 vote... Read More.

US Senate Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - A majority of the U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. As voting continued, the tally was 51-47... Read More.

Fed chair nominee Warsh’s Senate panel hearing set for April 21

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

April 14 (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh on April 21, it said on Tuesday, giving lawmakers less than a month to get him confirmed before Jerome Powell's leadership term ends. (Reporting by... Read More.

Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Partisan legislation to fund Donald Trump's immigration enforcement activities through the end of his presidency in January 2029 could begin moving through the U.S. Senate by the end of this month, according to Republican senators and aides. Senate... Read More.

Fed chief nominee Warsh clears one hurdle for Senate hearing, CNBC reports

Monday, April 13 by SRN News

April 13 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh nL6N3YV0Q5 has submitted required paperwork to the U.S. Senate, putting him one step closer to a hearing in the chamber and his eventual installation as Jerome Powell's successor, CNBC reported on Monday, citing two... Read More.

Senate committee delays Fed nominee’s hearing, Punchbowl reports

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is no longer planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to run the Federal Reserve, next week, Punchbowl News reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with... Read More.

Texas Democrat Talarico faces tough test with Black voters in Senate race

Thursday, April 9 by SRN News

By Bianca Flowers and Nolan D. McCaskill CHICAGO, April 9 (Reuters) - A coalition of white, college-educated Democrats and Latino voters delivered Texas state Representative James Talarico the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate last month. But his chance of winning the seat in November may... Read More.

US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

Wednesday, April 8 by SRN News

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers will try again next week to pass a resolution to halt the Iran war and force President Donald Trump to obtain Congress' approval for any further attacks, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday,... Read More.

How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan’s Senate primary is testing the limits

Tuesday, April 7 by SRN News

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - By the time Hasan Piker takes the microphone at two campaign events with a senate candidate in Michigan on Tuesday, the popular but controversial online streamer will have already generated plenty of noise inside the Democratic Party. Some have pitched... Read More.

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

Sunday, April 5 by SRN News

KITTERY, Maine (AP) - There are lots of questions about Graham Platner, a first-time Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate in Maine. Now they are also part of a trivia game. "What was the nature of the controversy of Graham's tattoo he received while... Read More.

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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes

US Senate Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues

Fed chair nominee Warsh’s Senate panel hearing set for April 21

Funding effort for ICE, Border Patrol could begin in Senate next week, majority leader says

Fed chief nominee Warsh clears one hurdle for Senate hearing, CNBC reports

Senate committee delays Fed nominee’s hearing, Punchbowl reports

Texas Democrat Talarico faces tough test with Black voters in Senate race

US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers

How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan’s Senate primary is testing the limits

How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign

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