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Trump, Senate and Democrats

Senate to vote on key Trump nominee after Democrats hold contentious overnight debate

The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget after Democrats are likely to hold the floor for 30 hours.

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Senate Democrats vow rare overnight session to protest Trump’s ‘most dangerous nominee’

Senate Democrats are bracing to stay in the chamber overnight to make the case against the nomination of Russell Vought to serve as the White House’s next budget chief, who is expected to be

BBC on MSN · 1d

Senate confirms Trump's budget chief after all-night Democratic protest

Democrats call Russell Vought the president's "most dangerous nominee", but Republicans say he will "stop the waste of US taxpayers' dollars".

DEI, Mississippi Senate

USA Today · 16h

DEI ban passes MS Senate. See who will be impacted

DEI over the last several years has become a "boogey man", as Sen. Bradford Blackmon, D-Canton, put it on, for Republicans that claim it is simply "woke" policy and is unnecessary. GOP backlash reached a fever pitch during President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. While on the campaign trail, Trump vowed to eliminate DEI efforts.

The Associated Press on MSN · 17h

Mississippi Senate passes DEI ban, setting up negotiation with House

The Mississippi Senate passed a bill Thursday that would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state’s universities, a priority elevated by Republican President Donald Trump. Senate Republicans passed the bill with a party line 34-14 vote.

Augusta-Aiken WRDW-TV on MSN · 1d

S.C. Republicans want to ban DEI practices at state agencies

Republicans at the State House are now pushing to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion practices – also known as DEI — across South Carolina.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader aims to end debate on RFK Jr. nomination. What 'cloture' means

U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voted against RFK Jr.'s nomination for DHHS Feb. 6. Another ...

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Senate opens debate on looming changes to paid sick leave in Michigan

Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would change some of the paid sick leave requirements for employers in Michigan set ...

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Texas Senate begins debate on school choice. Here’s what to know, how to watch

Though passage of a “school choice” bill is all but certain in the Texas Senate, Democrats were not giving up without a fight ...

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'I can say what I want to say' | Indiana lieutenant governor's posts draw outcry during DEI debate

Senate Bill 289 would limit DEI initiatives at schools and in state government, while requiring public notice of certain ...

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Resolution aimed at raising initiative threshold heads to Senate

A committee sent Senate Joint Resolution 101 to the floor Friday following around two-and-a-half hours of overwhelmingly ...

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Montana Senate leadership delays action on Ellsworth motion

The atmosphere on the Montana Senate floor was much quieter Friday than it had been Thursday, a day after a fierce debate ...

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Proposed ban on guns with detachable magazines hits snag in Colorado Senate

A Democratic co-sponsor has dropped his support for Senate Bill 3, and debate has been postponed to negotiate with a ...

Texas school choice voucher debate continues as bill advances to house

The debate over school choice vouchers in Texas is heating up as Senate Bill 2, which proposes an education savings account program, moves to the ...

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Texas Senate debates controversial school choice bill

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick warned lawmakers at the state capitol on Wednesday that the debate over school choice could last ...

Senate Republican leader calls for state audit of Oregon Food Bank

For years, legislative Republicans have argued that the Oregon Food Bank strayed from its mission of eliminating hunger by ...

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