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Democratic Lawmaker Bashes DOGE Cuts As Hundreds Laid Off at VA: 'How is That in the Service of Our Veterans?'

A Democratic lawmaker condemned the latest 1,400 VA layoffs, part of DOGEs federal overhaul, warning they undermine veterans' services and agency staffing.

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Sen. Blumenthal: Filibuster Preserves Democracy

Senator Blumenthal defends the filibuster as a crucial tool for democracy amidst political challenges.

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US gambling giants face scrutiny over VIP programs: ‘Profits take priority over people’

Sports betting firms claim their programs are ‘not designed’ to enable problem bettors – but advocates are skeptical

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Marco Rubio Says Zelensky Hasn't Expressed Enough 'Gratitude' to Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's recent claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and said the leader hadn't expressed "gratitude" for Trump's offers to aid his country.

Latin Times

Conservatives Mock Sen. Whitehouse's Attack On FBI Director Nominee

Debate ensues over Sen. Whitehouse's criticism of FBI director nominee Patel, with concerns raised about his qualifications and potential repercussions.

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Vance Proclaims Trump Will Be the 'President of Peace' as the President Faces Continued Backlash for Calling Zelensky a 'Dictator'

Vice President JD Vance defended Trump as the "president of peace" amid bipartisan backlash over Trump's claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a "dictator."

Latin Times

Former US Diplomat Questions Trump's Attacks on Zelensky as Tensions Rise: ' I Don't Know What He Hopes to Get By That'

Thomas Graham, a top official during the George W. Bush administration, wondered if the statements are preparing the ground "for the American public to accept basically a capitulation to Putin"

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Republicans Fact-Check Trump's Claim That Ukraine Started War With Russia: 'Factually Wrong'

Some GOP lawmakers distanced themselves from Trump's statements calling Zelensky a "dictator without elections" and blaming Ukraine for the war

Latin Times

Democratic Senator Blasts Trump's Post Slamming Zelensky as 'Disgusting Betrayal': 'The President's Surrender is Pathetic and Weak'

Trump's social media post disparaging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—a longtime ally to the United States—sparked a harsh rebuke from Sen. Blumenthal.

Latin Times

Senator Calls For Reversal Of FAA Firings Amid Safety Concerns

Senator Blumenthal calls for reversal of FAA firings to prioritize aviation safety post safety incidents.

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Why Is Foreign Aid Going To American Farmers?

Subsidizing American farmers is not a valid justification for the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Reason

Senate Democrat Says McConnell's Vote Means There's 'Hope' Republican Colleagues Can Break From 'Trump Cult'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal says Mitch McConnell's vote against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation signals hope that Republicans can break from Trump's influence.

Latin Times

‘It’s a money game to them’: a son takes on UnitedHealth over his elderly father’s care

Robby Martin has joined a lawsuit against UnitedHealth after the insurance giant cut off his father’s nursing home coverage – five days later his father died at home

The Guardian - US

'Ethnic cleansing' or 'Make Gaza Beautiful Again'?: Trump’s Middle East decree divides MAGA faithful

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have been left divided after the president proposed that the U.S. ‘own’ the war-torn territory

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Sen. Blumenthal Prepared To Hold DOJ Nominees Amid Concerns

Democratic Senator Blumenthal ready to place holds on Trump's DOJ nominees, citing concerns over administration's actions.

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Sen. Blumenthal Questions FBI Pick Kash Patel's Transparency

Sen. Blumenthal raises concerns about Kash Patel's lack of transparency in disclosing grand jury testimony related to Trump's handling of classified records.

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Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel

Democrats push Patel to account for his calls to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI’s headquarters.

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Senate Confirms Sean Duffy As Transportation Secretary Amid Funding Freeze

Senate confirms Sean Duffy as head of Department of Transportation despite Democratic opposition over funding freeze.

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Outrage as Biden Pardons Drug Trafficker Convicted in "Vicious Murder" of Boy and Mother: 'Terrible Miscarriage of Justice'

Biden's controversial pardon of Adrian Peeler, convicted in a brutal double murder, sparks bipartisan outrage and calls for clemency reform.

The Independent UK

Family outraged after man convicted in Connecticut killings gets clemency from Biden in drug case

A Connecticut man who was convicted in one of the state’s most notorious murder cases was one of the nearly 2,500 people whose federal drug-related prison sentences were commuted by former President Joe Biden in his last days in office

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Experts cautious on designating drug cartels as terrorist groups - Roll Call

A Trump executive order could designate Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations; experts have expressed caution on that approach.

Roll Call

Senate panel advances Trump pick to lead Homeland Security - Roll Call

A Senate committee on Monday evening advanced the nomination of Kristi Noem to become the next secretary of Homeland Security.

Latin Times

Trump DHS Nominee Kristi Noem Clashes With Democrat Over 'Keeping Families Together' At Border in Tense Exchange

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Kristi Noem, got into a tense exchange with Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) during her Senate confirmation hearing on Friday.

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem won’t say if she would withhold disaster aid if Trump asks: ‘Leadership has consequences’

Trump’s nominee for massive cabinet job rebuffs ‘hypothetical’ question as he threatens California fire relief

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Senators React To Supreme Court Ruling On Tiktok Ban

Senators express differing views on TikTok ban and potential sale, highlighting national security concerns and the need for alternative solutions.

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