Today: September 15, 2024
Today: September 15, 2024

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What to expect in Arizona's state primaries

Arizona is already expected to play a critical role in the race for the White House as it did in 2020

What to expect in Arizona's state primaries
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Union Pacific railway interfered in federal safety audit, agency says

U.S. railroad Union Pacific interfered in a federal safety audit after employees were coached how to respond, prompting the federal rail agency to end the review, the

Union Pacific railway interfered in federal safety audit, agency says
Health|News|Political

Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees

The Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the month

Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
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Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations

The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers

Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
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Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment

Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey has announced that he will run against Sen. Robert Menendez in the state’s Democratic primary for Senate next year, saying he feels compelled to run against the three-term senator after he and his wife were indicted on sweeping corruption charges

Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment
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Election denier Kari Lake to seek US Senate seat in Arizona -WSJ

Republican Kari Lake, a former Arizona gubernatorial candidate who has echoed former President Donald Trump's false claims about fraud at the 2020 election, will announce a 2024

Election denier Kari Lake to seek US Senate seat in Arizona -WSJ
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Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is planning to announce a Republican bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan next week

Ex-Detroit police chief James Craig will join GOP primary for US Senate in Michigan, sources tell AP
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90

Tributes are pouring in for Dianne Feinstein, the trailblazing California senator, who has died at 90

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, trailblazer and champion of liberal priorities, dies at age 90
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Judge plans May trial for US Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

A judge is planning a spring trial for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife

Judge plans May trial for US Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case
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Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein
News

Key Republican backs Biden nominee to head FAA

A key Senate Republican said Thursday he plans to support the White House nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the agency addresses a series of near-miss

Key Republican backs Biden nominee to head FAA
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Kari Lake begins Senate campaign as she keeps fighting her loss in the last election

Kari Lake launched a U.S. Senate campaign with a splashy rally outside Phoenix, having never conceded she lost last year’s race for Arizona governor

Kari Lake begins Senate campaign as she keeps fighting her loss in the last election
News

U.S. Senate leader Schumer cutting short trip to Asia

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U.S. Senate leader Schumer cutting short trip to Asia
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US files superseding indictment against Senator Bob Menendez

The United States on Thursday filed a superseding indictment against Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a court filing showed.

US files superseding indictment against Senator Bob Menendez
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Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024

Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek election to a full term in 2024
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Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration finally has a Senate-confirmed leader

Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration
Political

US Senate to vote on spending package Wednesday -Schumer

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US Senate to vote on spending package Wednesday -Schumer
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Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor

Republican senators have angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers

Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor
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Senate confirms three military officers as Sen. Tuberville holds up hundreds more

The Senate has confirmed three top military officers, including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Senate confirms three military officers as Sen. Tuberville holds up hundreds more
News

US Senate committee to hold hearing on aviation close-calls

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US Senate committee to hold hearing on aviation close-calls
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US Senate approves three military promotions, first woman on Joint Chiefs

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US Senate approves three military promotions, first woman on Joint Chiefs
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A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control

Republicans two seats short of U.S. Senate control are expected to spend tens of millions of dollars on ads attacking Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester as a Washington insider tainted by lobbyist cash

A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control
News

Senate panel opens probe into US airline baggage, seat selection fees

A U.S. Senate subcommittee on Monday said it was opening an investigation into airline fees for baggage, seat selection, ticket changes and other services.

Senate panel opens probe into US airline baggage, seat selection fees
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US Senate to take up Israel, Ukraine aid as soon as next week - Schumer

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US Senate to take up Israel, Ukraine aid as soon as next week - Schumer
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Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns that antisemitism is on the rise as he pushes for Israel aid

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning that antisemitism in the United States has reached levels unseen in generations and called on his fellow Democrats to clearly condemn it

Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns that antisemitism is on the rise as he pushes for Israel aid

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