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Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution

The votes followed an emotional floor debate on abortion — and an unusual parliamentary tussle over whether the Democratic leader had violated the chamber’s decorum,

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

Virginia Democrats Pass Constitutional Amendments Blasted by Republicans

The Democrat-led Virginia Senate has voted to enshrine the right to an abortion and to vote in the state's constitution

Richmond · 3h

Va. Senate passes constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

The state Senate also backed proposed amendments to repeal the ban on same-sex marriage in the state constitution and to automatically restore voting rights to felons who served their terms.

WVTF · 1h

Senate clears marriage, voting, abortion amendments; Right to Work amendment dumped

Members of the General Assembly are moving forward with three constitutional amendments proposed by Democrats.But they rejected an amendment supported by Republicans.

Senate, Trump and immigration

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure President Trump signs into law

The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass,

NBC News · 16h

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature. The vote for final passage of the Laken Riley Act was 64-35,

Senate, Hegseth

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

Senate receives new allegations against Trump’s defense secretary nominee

As a Senate confirmation vote approaches, an affidavit by Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law alleges aggressive behavior and heavy drinking.

YAHOO!News · 1d

Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. Senators on the Armed Services panel also voted to waive the seven-day rule that usually requires at least a week to elapse

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Senate Armed Services Committee advances Hegseth nomination to lead Pentagon

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to approve Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be the next secretary of defense, moving his nomination along to a full Senate vote. All 14 Republican members of the committee supported Hegseth,

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Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate

Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law ...

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Stefanik looks back to fiery exchanges with college leaders in Senate confirmation hearing: 'watershed moment'

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik touted her fiery exchanges with college administrators regarding campus antisemitism amid her ...

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Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state

Hours after Trump was sworn in as president, senators confirmed his first Cabinet pick and advanced the nominations of ...

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Panel approves Scott Bessent for treasury secretary, setting up Senate vote

Scott Bessent testified before the Senate Finance Committee, where the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a major point of ...

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Senate learns of new allegations against Hegseth

The Defense secretary nominee's former sister-in-law, in an affidavit, said she witnessed his drunken aggression and that his ...

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

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Colorado Senate forms ethics committee to investigate complaint that senator mistreated aides

The Colorado Senate formed an ethics committee Tuesday to investigate claims that a senator mistreated staff members, a move ...

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's ...

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Trump-state Democrats create surprise opening for Senate GOP

Why it matters: Call it the buddy system for vulnerable Dems. If Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) can flip a Democrat ...

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