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Senate vote aimed at blocking Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs falls short

An effort aimed at blocking President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs in the Senate fell short Wednesday, with Senate Republicans largely united in opposition.

National Review on MSN · 3h

Voting Deadlock Prevents Senate from Rebuking Trump’s Global Tariffs

The Senate did not succeed in rejecting President Donald Trump’s global tariff plan after a vote on the resolution failed passage Wednesday evening. The Republican-controlled upper chamber voted in a 49–49 tie.

Reuters on MSN · 3h

US Senate rejects bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts

An evenly split U.S. Senate rejected the latest bipartisan bid to block PresidentDonald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, hours after the federal government reported that the nation's economy contracted for the first time in three years amid the chaos of the president's tariff policies.

Scott Jennings, Senate

Deseret News on MSN · 3h

CNN’s Scott Jennings eyeing Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat

CNN political commentator Scott Jennings expressed willingness to run for Mitch McConnell's Kentucky Senate seat if Trump supports his candidacy.

Fox News · 11h

Scott Jennings responds to reports that he may run for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat

The CNN commentator faces questions about whether or not he will pursue becoming Sen. Mitch McConnell’s successor. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy)

The Western Journal on MSN · 5h

Report: Scott Jennings Considering a Run for Major Office, Waiting for Green Light from Trump

Conservative strategist and CNN contributor Scott Jennings is reportedly weighing a significant career shift, eyeing a run for Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky. The seat will be open in 2026,

Italy, Tilman Fertitta and Senate

Houston Public Media · 13h

U.S. Senate confirms Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s nomination as ambassador to Italy

The Houston billionaire will resign as the chief executive officer of Houston-based hospitality company Landry's and other business ventures.

The Hill on MSN · 12h

Senate confirms Trump envoys to UK, Turkey, Italy

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed a trio of President Trump’s ambassadors, who will be stationed in the United Kingdom, Turkey and Italy. All three new ambassadors — Warren Stephens, Tom Barrack

Chron on MSN · 11h

Houston mogul Tilman Fertitta officially confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Italy

Houston restaurant and hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta will officially serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm him Tuesday evening. Fertitta's confirmation passed on an 83-13 vote,

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Texas Senate passes sweeping bill targeting out-of-state abortion pill providers

SB 2880 would make it a felony to pay for abortion costs and allow private citizens to sue pill distributors, prescribers and ...

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Senate passes Jon Husted’s first resolution, repealing Biden-era appliance energy rules

WASHINGTON, D. C. - The U.S. Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to approve a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Jon ...

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US Senate confirms private equity executive Barrack as ambassador to Turkey

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed private equity executive Thomas Barrack, a longtime friend and backer of President ...

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Tammy Duckworth endorses Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate run

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D) endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in her bid for the Senate in 2026. Stratton, a Democrat, is ...

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Who Is Running to Replace Dick Durbin? Here’s Who’s In and Who Might Be Joining the US Senate Race

There promises to be nothing boring about the Illinois race to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who will retire in 2027 after ...

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White House Vows Veto of Senate Resolution That 'Would Undermine US National and Economic Security'

The Trump administration issued a formal veto threat Monday morning regarding a bipartisan resolution that would terminate ...

The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN2d

Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer criticizes Trump’s approach to Ukraine war

Schumer spoke out against diplomacy that pulls back support for Ukraine and attacks Europe, arguing that the United States ...

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Capparelli to seek Republican Senate nomination

Businessman and educator R. Cary Capparelli is seeking the Republican nomination for the United States Senate from Illinois.

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