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Senate Democrats block short-term extensions of FISA 702 spy powers
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked Republicans' attempt to pass a short-term extension of the nation's spy powers by unanimous consent. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)...
Trump sends Blanche AG nomination to the Senate
President Trump on Monday formally nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, tapping his former personal criminal defense attorney to...
Trump calls on Thune to fire Senate parliamentarian to pass SAVE America Act
President Trump on Monday called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to “immediately fire” Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to clear the way for...
Tensions grow between Trump and Senate GOP: Five takeaways
Tensions are rising between President Trump and Senate Republicans, and their disagreements spilled into public view this week when GOP senators repeatedly used amendment...
Senate Democrats block extension of spy powers to protest Trump’s choice of Pulte for DNI
Senate Democrats early Friday morning blocked a motion to begin debate on extending the nation's enhanced surveillance authorities, which are due to expire in...