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Blanche Nomination Advances to Senate Floor Vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Aug. 3 advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general after he struck a deal with two GOP holdouts.
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Mitch McConnell, Still Absent From Senate, Gives First Update in 2 Weeks

‘I’m still working hard to get back,’ the senator said. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on July 27 said he’s undergoing physical therapy as part of...
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Blanche’s AG Nomination May Hinge on Meeting With Epstein Accusers

A Republican senator whose vote is essential to Trump’s AG pick said that the nominee must meet with accusers of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
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Key Takeaways From DNI Nominee Jay Clayton’s Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton shared his vision for the intelligence community during his confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
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What to Know About Darline Nordone, Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Fill His Seat

Darline Graham Nordone officially assumed the role of South Carolina senator following her brother Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death.
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Republicans Spar Amid Latest SAVE Push

The SAVE America Act, which would require voter ID in elections and citizenship verification in voter registration, has a champion in President Trump.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized, Spokesman Says

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) has been admitted to the hospital, the senator’s spokesman Dave Popp said in a statement Sunday.

Senate Blocks Extension of Surveillance Program

The Senate blocked a measure to extend a surveillance program used by U.S. agencies, in part because of opposition to Trump’s new acting DNI.