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2024-11-06 06:10:09

Republicans Regain Senate Control in 2024 US Elections

Republicans have successfully regained control of the US Senate, a highly anticipated outcome in the 2024 elections. The party gained key seats, securing their majority and setting the stage for important confirmations and potential future Supreme Court appointments. read more

2024-11-04 15:20:05

Republican Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy's Combat Injury Claim Questioned

Republican US Senate candidate Tim Sheehy from Montana admits lacking records to prove his claim of being shot during combat in Afghanistan. An ex-ranger recounts Sheehy shot himself at a national park in 2015. Controversies surround Sheehy, still leading Senate race. read more

2024-10-26 05:40:07

Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen Running Aggressive Campaign for Re-Election

Jacky Rosen, a Democratic Nevada senator, runs a fierce re-election campaign, emphasizing local issues and small victories for her constituents. Rosen aims to maintain her Senate seat and secure the Democrats' fragile party advantage. read more

2024-10-25 15:00:05

Battle for Ohio Senate: Sherrod Brown faces Trump-backed Bernie Moreno

Sherrod Brown, the lone Ohio Democrat in a state-wide office, faces Trump-endorsed Bernie Moreno, a former luxury car dealer with a history of wage-theft lawsuits. The crucial Senate race could determine US political control. read more

2024-09-30 17:00:05

Republican Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy Faces Credibility Questions Amid Campaign

Tim Sheehy, a Republican candidate in Montana, claims he and his wife lived below the poverty line while building their company, but his memoir reveals they had $400,000 to start Bridger Aerospace. read more

2024-09-25 23:10:06

Senate Votes to Hold Steward Health Care CEO in Contempt

The Senate unanimously holds Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for ignoring a subpoena amid financial abuse allegations. De la Torre, paid $250m while facing facility issues, missed a hearing as investigations reveal his extravagant spending. read more

2024-09-19 20:40:08

Senate Committee Acts Against Steward Health Care CEO in Hearing

The US Senate committee deals with Steward Health Care's CEO defying a subpoena, adopting resolutions for civil and criminal contempt. CEO de la Torre refused to testify, invoking Fifth Amendment rights. Steward faces bankruptcy, hospital closures, and allegations of mismanagement. read more

2024-09-18 13:40:04

Senate Control a Key Battleground in Upcoming US Elections

Republicans view regaining control of the US Senate as their top chance for success in the upcoming election. Key races in Montana and Ohio are crucial for Democrats to maintain their narrow majority. read more

2024-06-05 10:40:05

The US Senate is set to vote on a bill recognizing a legal right to contraception, a challenge for Democrats against Republicans, who may oppose it. The bill aims to protect access to birth control, a vital issue highlighted before the 2024 elections. read more

2024-05-06 20:20:07

Bernie Sanders, 82, declared his candidacy for a fourth term in the US Senate, emphasizing improving healthcare, protecting abortion rights, and condemning Netanyahu's government. Sanders, who entered the Senate in 2007, highlighted the importance of addressing key issues. read more

2024-04-24 12:10:12

The US Senate bipartisanly passes a $95bn aid package to aid Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The bill had been delayed as the Republican House speaker resisted providing more aid to Ukraine. The package cleared a procedural hurdle and will now reach Joe Biden's desk. read more

2024-04-23 17:40:04

The US Senate plans to finalize a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, following House approval. The package also includes a proposal that may lead to a US TikTok ban. Political tensions persist over allocating funds to allies and banning TikTok. read more

2024-04-21 10:10:04

The US House of Representatives passed a $61bn military aid package for Ukraine after months of delay, with bipartisan support. The aid also includes funds for allies like Israel and Taiwan. read more

2024-04-10 00:00:00

Pro-Palestine protesters rally at US Senate cafeteria for a Gaza ceasefire, leading to arrests. Messages of "send food not bombs" and "break bread not bodies" were displayed. Dozens were detained after storming through Senate offices. read more