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Senators spar over nationwide injunctions stopping Trump policies - Roll Call

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday aired grievances about district court rulings against the Trump administration.

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Meta plans for gas-powered datacenter face Democratic probe

Meta has been given until May 28 to respond to a Senator's request for further information on the basis of transparency.

TechRadar

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments over birthright citizenship - Roll Call

Justices will give a first glimpse Thursday of how they intend to handle the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.

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Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85 - Roll Call

The tenure of the late Justice David H. Souter on the Supreme Court helped shape the modern era of judicial confirmations.

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President Biden's and the Democrats' Assault on the Supreme Court and the Rule of Law

Democrats tried to alter unconstitutionally the membership of the Supreme Court; they extorted Facebook into censoring free speech; they issued presidential executive orders unsupported by statute; and they pushed unprecedented prosecutions of Biden's predecessor in office, and his 2024 opponent, in the presidential race.

Reason

Chuck Schumer struggles to meet the moment as Democrats call for leadership

ANALYSIS: The Senate Democratic leader is increasingly finding himself out of step with both his party’s voting base and his colleagues in Congress, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Democrats Find Win-Win Scenario In Losing Vote To Stop Trump's Tariffs In The Senate

Democrats lost a vote to undo Trump's tariffs in the Senate. However, even though some members questioned the leadership as a different strategy could have seen the bill passed, the move is still being seen as a win by some given its symbolic meaning

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Senate Republicans Block Democratic Resolution To Halt Trump's Global Tariffs

The resolution failed in a 49-49 vote, largely due to the absence of two senators, including one Democrat.

International Business Times

In Congress, Republicans steer clear of investing in Trump Media or Tesla

Politically, Republicans can’t get enough of what President Trump and Elon Musk have wrought. But they have not put their money where their mouths are.

Fortune

Big oil is waging ‘biggest campaign of political interference in US history’, senator says

Fossil fuel groups poured a record $96m into Trump ahead of the 2024 election, demanding more scrutiny, not less, says Sheldon Whitehouse

The Guardian - US

‘Dummies for Putin’: Democrats defend Zelenskyy after ‘shameful’ Trump meeting

Ukrainian leader abruptly left White House after being publicly berated by US president in Russia ceasefire talks

The Guardian - US

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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Democratic Senator Mocks Trump After He Referred to Himself as 'King': 'A Royal Pain in the Ass'

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse slammed Donald Trump's "king" remark, which also sparked online backlash over Trump's disregard for America's democratic principles.

Latin Times

‘This is a coup’: Trump and Musk’s purge is cutting more than costs, say experts

In slashing staff and disabling entire agencies the administration is lacerating the structures of US democracy

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances Patel for FBI director - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the pick of President Donald Trump ally Kash Patel to lead the FBI on a party-line vote Thursday.

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Nissan's 'Pride' Doomed Its Emergency Merger With Honda

"Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall," reads the Book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 18. I'm no Biblical scholar, but I think it's unlikely King Solomon wrote that line about Nissan. But you have to admit it fits in this context—especially since "pride" at Nissan is being cited as a reason…

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Senate confirms Pam Bondi as next attorney general - Roll Call

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi to be the next attorney general at a pivotal moment for the Justice Department.

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FBI Director-Nominee Patel Questioned On Releasing Grand Jury Testimony

FBI Director-nominee Kash Patel and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse clash over testimony release in a Senate hearing.

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FBI nominee, under Senate questioning, takes a different tone - Roll Call

FBI nominee Kash Patel took a more measured tone at his confirmation hearing than the pro-MAGA bravado he displayed on social media.

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Kash Patel Faces Intense Scrutiny At FBI Nomination Hearing

Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI faces scrutiny over past statements and views on agency reform.

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Sen. Whitehouse Criticizes FBI Director Nominee During Confirmation Hearing

Senator Whitehouse criticizes FBI director nominee Kash Patel during confirmation hearing, highlighting opposition from key Republican figures and concerns...

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Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin To Lead EPA

Lee Zeldin confirmed as EPA head, facing scrutiny over environmental record and ties to fossil fuel industry.

Evening Standard

RFK Jr defends vaccine stance as protesters disrupt confirmation hearing

Robert F Kennedy Jr has insisted he is not ‘anti-vaccine’ and said he would rapidly address increasing rates of chronic disease in the US

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Senate confirms former Rep. Zeldin as EPA chief - Roll Call

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to be the administrator of the EPA by a vote of 56-42.

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Sen. Whitehouse Expresses Concerns Over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Senator Whitehouse and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. engage in a debate on vaccination policies and public health during a confirmation hearing.

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