Tag: U.S. Senate
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Doug Jones enters Alabama governor race, challenging Tuberville in a high-stakes rematch
Former Senator Doug Jones kicks off Democratic bid for Alabama governor Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones has filed the paperwork to run for governor of Alabama, signaling a bold challenge to Republican incumbent leadership and setting up a potential rematch with Senator Tommy Tuberville. Jones’ move, announced in a social media video on Monday, positions…
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U.S. Senate Approves Bill to End Shutdown, Sends It to House
Overview: A Step Toward Reopening Government The U.S. Senate on Monday, November 10, 2025, cleared a critical hurdle in the long-running budget standoff by approving legislation intended to end the government shutdown. The bipartisan measure, backed by a cross-section of Democrats and Republicans, now heads to the House of Representatives for its own vote. If…
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US Senate Shutdown Vote: What Happened, Who Voted to End It, and What’s Next
What happened: The Senate moves to avert a shutdown The United States Senate has taken a pivotal step in its ongoing effort to prevent a government shutdown by moving forward with a stopgap funding package. This temporary funding measure is designed to keep federal operations running while lawmakers continue negotiations on the more permanent appropriations…
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Outline of Potential Deal to End Government Shutdown Emerges as Senators Continue Talks
Steadying the Ship: What We Know So Far The U.S. government faces a tense standoff as lawmakers work toward a concrete path to end the shutdown that has now stretched into days longer than any in history. On Tuesday, senators signaled progress, outlining a potential framework that would fund the government while addressing long‑standing policy…
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Senate Votes to End Global Tariffs Placed by Trump on 100+ Countries
Overview of the Vote The U.S. Senate on Thursday moved to roll back a key plank of Donald Trump’s trade policy by voting 51-47 to end the so-called reciprocal tariffs that had been imposed on more than 100 countries. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in support of the resolution, signaling broad bi‑partisan frustration with a…
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U.S. Senators Push for Designating Russia as a Terror Sponsor
Introduction The call to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism is gaining traction in the U.S. Senate, driven by bipartisan support. This movement emerges in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and allegations of severe human rights violations, particularly the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russian forces. The Context of the…
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‘Miracle on Ice’ Team Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Introduction The 1980 United States men’s Olympic hockey team, famously known for their stunning victory over the Soviet Union, is one step closer to receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. Recently, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to advance a bill that would honor this remarkable team’s achievements during the Winter Olympics held in Lake Placid, New…
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Congressional Gold Medal for the ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team
The Journey to Honor the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team In a historic move, the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill to award the 1980 United States men’s Olympic hockey team the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. This momentous action brings the team one step closer to receiving national recognition for their astonishing victory against the…