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US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China

The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.

Aljazeera - US News - 2 hours ago

Senate confirms 74 Trump nominees just before August recess

The U.S. Senate has confirmed 74 of President Donald Trump's nominees.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Veteran Clinton ally declares he's 'jumping ship' in Michigan Senate race

Julian Epstein says Democrats have "gone off the deep end" with Abdul El-Sayed's nomination, declaring his support for Republican Mike Rogers.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Darline Graham announces Senate's vote on sweeping Russia sanctions bill

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the Senate’s vote to approve the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s Russian sanctions bill on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - World - 7 hours ago

Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor's races in Texas

James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.

Aljazeera - US News - 7 hours ago

Exclusive — 16 GOP Attorneys General Back Trump Push for Senate Budget Resolution, SAVE America Act Measures

Sixteen Republican attorneys general are backing Trump’s call for the Senate to pass a budget resolution advancing election-integrity, military, and farm measures.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

TSA chief confirmed by Senate amid push for private airport security

A central part of Trump's plan involves mandating that smaller airports utilize private security firms, a measure projected to eliminate more than 4,500 TSA positions

Independent UK - US News - 7 hours ago

Lindsey Graham Championed a Russia Sanctions Package Before His Death. The Senate Just Passed It.

The Senate approved a Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham before his death in July.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

US Senate adds Missouri to the list of teams with a claim to college football's 1960 national title

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four teams had claims to the 1960 national championship in college football. The U.S. Senate is adding Missouri to that list. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a resolution …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 10 hours ago

US Senate passes Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has passed the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s sanctions bill, giving President Trump the power to apply 100% tariffs to countries purchasing Russian oil

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House

A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.

CNBC - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Republican who died last month was among Ukraine’s most outspoken allies in Congress

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

Senate passes Russia sanctions bill negotiated by Graham

The Senate has passed a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 11 hours ago

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill -- m read

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, targeting oil and gas revenues to bolster Ukraine and pressure Vladimir Putin amid the prolonged war.

Gulf News - World - 11 hours ago

Senate Passes Bill to Impose New Sanctions on Russia and Iran

The bill must next go to a vote in the House of Representatives before the president can sign it into action.

Epoch Times - US News - 11 hours ago

Late Lindsey Graham's Russia, Iran sanctions bill easily passes Senate

The legislation targets Russian oil and gas exports that have been fueling Vladimir Putin’s long and bloody war against Ukraine and extends existing sanctions against Iran’s energy and weapons...

New York Post - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”

NBC News - Health - 12 hours ago

Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham -- The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.

The Senate has tried for more than a year to get the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia across the finish line. It also includes sanctions on Iran.

CBS News - World - 12 hours ago

Failed Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris Endorses Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed for Michigan Senate

Failed Democrat Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is formally backing Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed.

Breitbart - Politics - 13 hours ago

Senate confirms Schiess to lead Space Force

Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess is set to succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman, who is expected to retire in the coming months.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt -- Chris Iorfida -- News

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday was held in contempt of Congress by a Republican-led Senate committee, just over a week after the longtime federal health official invoked the Fifth Amendment, declining to answer questions about his guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBC News - World - 17 hours ago

Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week, clearing the way for the committee to ask the Justice Department to prosecute him.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

Senate Obtains Phone Fauci Used While in Government

‘Hopefully, this device will address many of the questions he refused to answer at last week’s hearing,’ Sen. Ron Johnson said.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Michigan Senate victory boosts progressives as Democrats wrestle with party's direction

El-Sayed’s victory will put to the test in a swing state the broader strength of the progressive movement, which has found success in deep-blue places like New York City and Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Who is Abdul El-Sayed? The Michigan doctor who wants to lead the left to the US Senate

El-Sayed has emerged as one of the Democratic Party's most prominent progressive figures.

SBS - Politics - 1 day ago

The Senate may punt the gambling reform bill. Could the PM call that a win?

Anthony Albanese’s resistance to wholesale gambling reform has defied many within Labor. Now he confronts a hostile Senate.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 2 days ago

Abdulrahman win sets up US Senate race with Republican nominee Rogers in Michigan

Washington: Abdelrahman El Sayed won the Democratic Party s nomination to run for the US Senate seat from the state of Michigan, setting up a contest...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Kids Online Safety Act social media safety bill clears Senate commerce committee

The Kids Online Safety Act, a measure aimed at protecting children on social media, advanced to the Senate floor after it stalled in the last Congress.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Blanche's attorney general nomination passes first test, now faces full Senate vote

Acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche has a cleared critical hurdle in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Washington Senate majority leader sailing through in 2026 primary

OLYMPIA — A narrowed legislative landscape has emerged after Tuesday night’s election count, setting the scene for a November contest that could reshape the Democrats’ legislative majority and the par

The Columbian - Politics - 2 days ago

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary as voters pivot left

Abdul El-Sayed is the likely winner in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, setting up a context with former Rep. Mike Rogers in the November general election.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Roy Cooper, Sherrod Brown, and the Road to Democratic Victory -- While radical left newcomers like Abdul El-Sayed get the media attention, veteran candidates like Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio could win back the Senate for Democrats.

While radical left newcomers like Abdul El-Sayed get the media attention, veteran candidates like Roy Cooper in North Carolina and Sherrod Brown in Ohio could win back the Senate for Democrats, writes Mene Ukueberuwa.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

After Senate primary loss, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi shifts focus to new PAC — and his political future

A source familiar with Krishnamoorthi's PAC launch said the Schaumburg Democrat will announce contributions to a slew of state and Chicago candidates, with plans to contribute $100,000 to candidates this month alone.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

SEC, Big Ten Add Long-Missing Support to College Sports Bill and Revive Its Chances in the Senate

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports.

Breitbart - Sports - 7 days ago

Fauci repeatedly invokes the 5th Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing

The scientist, who helped lead the nation’s COVID-19 response, was subpoenaed to testify under oath by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has long had an antagonistic relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 9 days ago

Rep Ralph Norman says he's 'interested' in Graham's Senate seat, lays out priorities before deciding to run

Ralph Norman has not yet announced his bid to run for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, though he said he was "interested" in the job and laid out his priorities.

Fox News - Business - 23 days ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Senate averts government shutdown, overcomes Democratic opposition

Government would have shut down at midnight Eastern time if lawmakers had not passed spending resolution

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago