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Senate 'vote-a-rama' session on Trump budget bill enters second day
Although Vice President JD Vance's arrived on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, it is unclear if GOP senators may see some sort ...
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Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
The package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans.
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Senate panel advances Trump’s national cyber director nominee
The Senate Homeland Security Committee advanced Sean Cairncross to be national cyber director under President Donald Trump in ...
Senate plods along as Republicans negotiate key portions of Trump's bill: Recap
The finish line will come after a whirlwind of votes, nicknamed a "vote-a-rama," on what are expected to be dozens of ...
Colin Allred will run for Texas Senate seat
Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.
Live Updates: Senate Debate on Trump’s Policy Bill Stretches Into Third Day
Vice President JD Vance arrived at the Capitol prepared to cast a tiebreaking vote on the sprawling bill, but it was not ...
Allred launches second Senate bid in Texas
Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) launched another campaign for Senate on Tuesday as Democrats feel increasingly optimistic about their chances in the Lone Star State in 2026.  “I’m announcing my ...