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Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for ‘talking filibuster’

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday that the Senate will consider a bill to impose strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements in elections, but says "the votes aren't there" to pass it through a marathon talking filibuster sought by President Donald Trump. Trump... Read More.

US Senate confirms National Security Agency director, ending long vacancy

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate confirmed General Joshua Rudd on Tuesday to lead the National Security Agency and the nation's Cyber Command, filling a position that had been vacant since President Donald Trump abruptly fired his predecessor in a... Read More.

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race

Sunday, March 8 by SRN News

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina does not mind electing Democrats as governor, but it is a different matter when it comes to sending them to the U.S. Senate. Roy Cooper, who led the state for two terms, is trying to change that with a... Read More.

As citizen voting bill stalls in US Senate, some states forge ahead

Saturday, March 7 by SRN News

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - While the U.S. Senate remains deadlocked over President Donald Trump's call for strict citizenship voting requirements, Republicans in some states are pressing ahead with their own measures that could require documentary proof of citizenship to join or remain on... Read More.

Former US Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii Senate trailblazer, dies at 74

Saturday, March 7 by SRN News

HONOLULU (AP) - Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who was the first woman to serve as president of the Hawaii State Senate, has died. She was 74. Hanabusa died early Friday after a five-month battle with cancer, said Mike Formby, her friend and former... Read More.

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - A two-month sprint to the May 19 primary elections in Georgia's governor and U.S. Senate races has begun as the final candidates qualified Friday for crucial posts in the closely contested swing state. Republicans looking to oust incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen.... Read More.

As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republicans are getting antsy. As U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff dominates the nation in fundraising and makes his case to voters, three Republicans who want his spot are still competing among themselves for their party's nomination. This week's election frenzy in Texas... Read More.

Senate Democrats say they are ready to resume permitting reform talks

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

March 5 (Reuters) - Senate Democrats are ready to restart negotiations on legislation to speed permitting large infrastructure projects, two lawmakers announced on Thursday, saying they were encouraged by the Trump administration's recent moves to review renewable energy project applications that had been stalled. The... Read More.

Trump’s pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - President Donald Trump's plan to nominate U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as Homeland Security secretary will leave an unexpected Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma. Under a new Oklahoma law, Gov. Kevin Stitt will get to pick Mullin's replacement if... Read More.

Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

Thursday, March 5 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - A protester and three U.S. Capitol Police officers were treated for injuries in a Senate office building on Wednesday after the protester resisted arrest for disruptive behavior and grabbed onto a doorway as the officers and a Republican senator tried to... Read More.

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Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for ‘talking filibuster’

US Senate confirms National Security Agency director, ending long vacancy

Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race

As citizen voting bill stalls in US Senate, some states forge ahead

Former US Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii Senate trailblazer, dies at 74

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses

Senate Democrats say they are ready to resume permitting reform talks

Trump’s pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma

Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

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