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How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision makes Democrats’ 2024 Senate map tighter

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3 months ago

November 11, 2024

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents.

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Shutdown anxiety rises on Capitol Hill amid Trump chaos

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4 hours ago

February 5, 2025

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Shutdown anxiety rises on Capitol Hill amid Trump chaos

Washington is growing increasingly worried about the potential for a government shutdown — and what devastation it could bring…
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Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza Strip confuses GOP lawmakers

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4 hours ago

February 5, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s vague vow that the United States will “take over the Gaza Strip” is sparking quick pushback, and confusion, among some of his key allies in the Senate GOP. Trump provided no details during a press conference on Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about how the United States would acquire the land…
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Senate confirms Bondi for Attorney General

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4 hours ago

February 5, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday evening, 54-46. Bondi, a staunch Trump loyalist, will now assume the role of top federal prosecutor. She is poised to be a key figure in efforts to transform the Department of Justice…
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