Senate
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World
Ukraine Aid Bill Faces Hurdles in the House Amid G.O.P. Opposition
A buzz saw of Republican opposition in the House is threatening to kill the $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel that the Senate overwhelmingly passed early Tuesday, leaving proponents of the emergency aid legislation scrounging for ...
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US
Prevailing on Ukraine Funding, McConnell Took Political Hits
The minority leader’s handling of the border and foreign aid legislation drew scorching criticism from far-right Republicans, though he scored a legislative win on an issue he regards as existential and part of his legacy.
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World
Senate Democrats put salvaging an aid bill for Israel and Ukraine on hold for at least a day.
Senate Democrats, pressing to advance a stand-alone bill to send tens of billions of dollars to Israel and Ukraine after Republicans blocked a compromise that would have paired the aid with stringent border security measures, promised a Thursday vote ...
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US
How Trump Has Used Fear and Favor to Win Republican Endorsements
The former president keeps careful watch over his endorsements from elected Republicans, aided by a disciplined and methodical behind-the-scenes operation.
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US
McConnell and Other Senate Republicans Criticize Trump’s Talk on Immigrants
The minority leader took an oblique swipe at Donald Trump’s rhetoric about migrants “poisoning the blood” of the country, but others like Senator Tommy Tuberville defended him.
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US
Hopes for Quick Passage of Ukraine Aid Bill Dim as Border Talks Drag On
After a weekend of bipartisan negotiations, lawmakers were still short of a compromise and Republicans said they were reluctant to strike any agreement before the new year.
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Newyork
Tammy Murphy, N.J.’s First Lady, Enters Crowded Race for Menendez’s Seat
Ms. Murphy is likely to face at least three Democratic primary challengers — and possibly Senator Bob Menendez, who is accused of accepting bribes.
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US
How Kari Lake’s Tactical Retreat on Abortion Could Point the Way for the G.O.P.
Kari Lake, along with other Republicans in battleground states, has come out against a national ban as candidates try to attract general election voters. Anti-abortion activists aren’t pleased.
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US
Kari Lake Stokes Fear and Leans on Trump as She Formally Opens Senate Run
Ms. Lake, a Republican who lost her bid for Arizona governor last year, is running for the seat held by Senator Kyrsten Sinema.
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US
Newsom to Name Emily’s List President as Feinstein Successor
Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dianne Feinstein.