U.S. Senate
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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public …
5 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.. The bipartisan bill, which next heads to President Joe Biden, will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who ...
Republicans win majority in the Senate, flipping control of ... - CBS News
Nov 5, 2024 · Washington — Republicans gained control of the Senate in the 2024 elections, with GOP wins in a handful of key races cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
Watch live: Senate to vote on funding deal ahead of shutdown …
5 days ago · The Senate is slated to vote on the interim funding package to avoid government shutdown on Friday night ahead of the midnight deadline. The lower chamber, earlier in the evening Friday, voted 366-…
Republicans win the US Senate majority | AP News - Associated Press News
Nov 6, 2024 · Republicans have taken the Senate majority and are fighting to keep control of the House. A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
United States Senate - BBC News
Jul 23, 2024 · Budget shutdowns have become frequent, protracted - and a uniquely American problem. A public pressure campaign by top Donald Trump allies to elect their preferred candidate, Florida Senator Rick...
Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal ...
Jun 2, 2023 · Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate has given final approval to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package. It's now on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before a fast-approaching deadline. The Senate ground through late-night voting Thursday to wrap up work on the hard-fought deal.
Government shutdown highlights: Congress votes to keep ... - NBC News
6 days ago · That was the last vote of the 118th Congress. When the Senate returns in a few weeks, on Jan. 3, Republicans will be in charge. Democrats will be cut down to 47 seats. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.V ...
Senate passes bill to avoid a shutdown, ending funding fight at …
6 days ago · Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., called it “good news” late Friday that the Senate had reached unanimous agreement to skip the usual hurdles and speedily pass the funding bill.
Senate: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis - POLITICO
Gary Peters is tasked with defending a brutal Senate map for Dems. Then he wants to ‘work and ride motorcycles.’. Senators want to see major changes at Boeing. The FAA says that could take years....