Senate

What Republicans Could Cut to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts: Medicaid and More

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President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.

Democrats Slow G.O.P. Rush to Confirm Trump Nominees

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Republicans will be able to win approval of President Trump’s top picks if they remain united, but they are frustrated by Democratic tactics.

Senate Democrats Block G.O.P. Effort to Criminalize Some Abortion Providers

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The bill would require that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection as any newborn baby, and threaten medical providers with prison time for failing to resuscitate them.

Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife

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A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His attorney denied her account.

Senate Passes Border Crackdown Bill, Teeing Up Final House Vote

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The measure, which increases deportations for undocumented migrants charged with crimes, is likely to be the first bill to reach President Trump’s desk. It must pass one more House vote to clear Congress.

‘I’m Urging You Not to Run’: How Schumer Pushed Biden to Drop Out

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The New York senator, who swallowed concerns for months and then dragged his feet on sharing them with President Biden, ultimately told him he risked going down as one of the “darkest figures.”