United States Senate

Upper house of the US Congress

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The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress. The Senate and the United States House of Representatives comprise the federal bicameral legislature of the United States. Together, the Senate and the House have the authority under Article One of the U.S. Constitution to pass or defeat federal legislation. The Senate has exclusive power to confirm U.S. presidential appointments to high offices, and approve or reject treaties, and try cases of impeachment brought by the House. The Senate and the House provide a check and balance on the powers of the executive and judicial branches of government.

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Kash Patel Becomes FBI Director: Trump Loyalist Targets Critics, Vows to "Hunt Down Those Who..." Kash Patel Becomes FBI Director: Trump Loyalist Targets Critics. Kash Patel, a staunch Trump ally, has officially taken charge as the Director of the FBI after a narrow Senate confirmation. In his.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published 14 hours ago

Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard As Trumps Director Of National Intelligence Despite Partisan Divide The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Trumps Director of National Intelligence, despite strong partisan opposition. The 52-48 vote reflected Trumps continued influence over the GOP, with only.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 1 week ago

Democrats Elect Ken Martin as New DNC Chair After Crushing 2024 Loss – Swears to Lead Back to Power The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has elected Minnesota party leader Ken Martin as its new national chair following the party's devastating losses in the 2024 elections. Martin, who once called.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 3 weeks ago

'Is Edward Snowden A Traitor?': Tulsi Gabbard Fiery Clash as Senator Repeatedly Asks For An Answer In a tense Senate exchange, Tulsi Gabbard was grilled by a senator on whether she considered Edward Snowden a traitor for leaking classified information. Despite multiple attempts to get a clear.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:06Published 3 weeks ago

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s Intel Chief Nominee, Grilled Over Putin and Ukraine \| Watch Fiery Exchange In a tense Senate hearing, Tulsi Gabbard, nominated by Trump for Intel Chief, faced intense questioning over her controversial comments about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Senators pressed her on her.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:23Published 3 weeks ago

VIDEO \| Trump’s FBI Pick Grilled by US Senate \| Sen. Schiff Confronts Kash Patel Over Jan. 6 Rioters In a tense and dramatic Senate hearing, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) clashed with FBI Director nominee Kash Patel over his alleged ties to individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. Schiff.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published 3 weeks ago

Rfk Jr, Loeffler Face Senate Confirmation Battle For Key Trump Roles \| Details The Senate is set to hold confirmation hearings for key Trump administration picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kelly Loeffler. Kennedy, Trump's choice for HHS secretary, will face tough.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published 3 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders criticizes Elon Musk’s defense of H-1B visas, said it harm US workers & billionaires Bernie Sanders has sharply criticized Elon Musk for his defense of the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers for skilled positions. Sanders argues that the program.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on January 4, 2025

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Pete Hegseth Heckled by Protesters at Confirmation Hearing, 3 People Ejected Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as Donald Trump's U.S. Secretary of Defense spiraled into chaos with multiple protesters disrupting the proceedings. Check out the video.. TMZ.com - Published on January 14, 2025
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Republicans gain control of Senate for first time in four years The Republican Party has made gains in the Senate and secured a majority for the first time in four years. Sky News - Published on November 6, 2024

J.D. Vance Proposed 'Federal Response' to Stop Women Traveling for Abortions Kamala Harris is zeroing in on comments J.D. Vance made back when he was running for Senate ... grousing about women -- especially Black women -- flying around the country to get abortions. Vance.. TMZ.com - Published on July 26, 2024
Congressman Adam Schiff Says Biden's Age is Keeping Him From Beating Trump Congressman Adam Schiff -- a prominent Democrat has added his voice to the growing number questioning Joe Biden's mental fitness. The California congressman -- who's currently running for Senate --.. TMZ.com - Published on July 7, 2024
TikTok ban in US moves a step closer after Senate passes bill to force parent company to sell platform The possibility of a ban on TikTok in the US has moved a step closer after the Senate agreed a landmark bill to force its China-based parent company into selling the app. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2024
Senate passes 'historic' Ukraine aid deal worth $61bn with Biden set to sign legislation later The Senate has passed $95bn (£76.2bn) in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and rows - with Joe Biden set to sign the legislation later. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2024

TikTok Ban Bill Passes In The House, Still Needs To Go Through Senate TikTok's dancing on thin ice in the U.S. ... with the House voting to ban the popular social media app -- unless its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance sells its stake, that is. A vote went down.. TMZ.com - Published on March 13, 2024
'Tan Mom' Patricia Krentcil Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race Tan Mom is bowing out of the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, and, oddly, Wendy Williams -- of all people -- played a role in her decision. The bronzed mother of 5, whose real name is Patricia.. TMZ.com - Published on March 8, 2024
Ben Affleck, Barbra Streisand, Other Celebs Donate Big in CA Senate Race Hollywood once again is emptying its collective pockets this election season -- donating generously to the campaigns of several Democrats vying for a highly coveted U.S. Senate seat. TMZ combed through.. TMZ.com - Published on March 6, 2024	Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes To Child Sexual Exploitation Victims in D.C. Mark Zuckerberg is being roasted at a Senate hearing on the online child sexual exploitation crisis ... getting up from his hot seat to apologize to victims' families. The Meta CEO was in the middle of.. TMZ.com - Published on January 31, 2024
Bernie Sanders Stops Near-Brawl At Senate Hearing The gloves were off as a fistfight nearly broke out between GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters General President, Sean O'Brien, on Capital Hill Tuesday ... resulting in a stern scolding from Sen... TMZ.com - Published on November 14, 2023	'Tan Mom' Patricia Krentcil Back on Campaign Trail After Setback From Bypass Surgery Tan Mom Patricia Krentcil is on the mend after a very risky surgical procedure ... and she's gearing up to get back on the campaign trail as she runs for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida. Tan Mom's.. TMZ.com - Published on November 5, 2023
'If something happens in one part of world, all of us are at risk': EAM Jaishankar calls on building resilient global supply chains External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized the need for more resilient supply chains in order to prevent disruptions like those caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking at the Joint.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 3, 2023	'We see very difficult, turbulent times ahead': S Jaishankar on global economy External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the remarks at the Joint Secretary Session of the Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission, Rome. DNA - Published on November 3, 2023
U.S. Senate Hearing on Israel Aid Interrupted by Pro-Palestine Protesters A public hearing on Capitol Hill over continued funding for Israel was repeatedly interrupted by pro-Palestine protesters ... who took turns standing up and shouting over Sec. of State Antony Blinken... TMZ.com - Published on October 31, 2023	External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Portugal, Italy from Tuesday India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, will visit Portugal and Italy to strengthen bilateral ties. During his visit to Portugal, he will meet with his counterpart to discuss various issues... IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2023
Steve Garvey Says Tommy Lasorda Helping Inspire Senate Run, 'You Gotta Believe!' Dodgers great Steve Garvey is channeling his inner Tommy Lasorda on the campaign trail ... telling TMZ Sports he's evoking the late Hall of Fame manager's legendary mentality as he runs for U.S. Senate.. TMZ.com - Published on October 11, 2023	Meghan Markle Senate Speculation Dovetails With Newsom Pledge Meghan Markle's name has reportedly been getting kicked around to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat -- which makes sense ... based on what the governor has said about who's next. This speculation.. TMZ.com - Published on October 1, 2023
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Senate Warns Ticketmaster Over Beyoncé Tour Ticket Sales After Taylor Swift Fiasco Ticketmaster is firmly under the U.S. Senate's microscope as the ticket giant prepares to sell tickets to the upcoming Beyoncé tour ... and it's all because of the Taylor Swift disaster. The Senate.. TMZ.com - Published on February 3, 2023	Republican leader snubbed as police who defended US Capitol honoured The Republicans' leader in the Senate has been snubbed by the family of a police officer who died following the US Capitol riots on 6 January 2021. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2022
George Wallace Says He'll Leave Country If Herschel Walker Gets Elected Stand-up comic George Wallace says if Herschel Walker gets elected to the U.S. Senate, a lot's gonna change -- like his home address, and also ... he's officially off ALL Walkers!!! The comedy legend.. TMZ.com - Published on December 6, 2022	Herschel Walker Cites Ricky Bobby in GA Senate Race Speech Herschel Walker sees his race for the U.S. Senate ending like a Talladega night -- and it just might -- but right now it's way too close to tell who's first or who's last. The ex-football great opted.. TMZ.com - Published on November 9, 2022
Trump-backed celebrity TV doctor loses to hoodie-wearing stroke survivor as Democrats flip key Senate seat The result in the Senate race in Pennsylvania was always going to be so important - and the way it's played out is pretty remarkable. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2022	How did the army of Donald Trump-backed candidates fare in US midterms? The Democrats were expected to be blown away in this year's midterms, to almost definitely lose the House and probably the Senate too. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2022
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Former NFL star running for Senate accused of telling second woman to have abortion A second woman has accused Herschel Walker of paying for her to have termination despite his claims to oppose abortion. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2022	Home Depot Says It Did Not Donate to Herschel Walker Amid Boycott The internet is up in arms about Home Depot after reports it allegedly donated serious dough to Herschel Walker's U.S. Senate campaign -- and while the company tells us it didn't happen, it's also.. TMZ.com - Published on October 7, 2022
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Black U.S. Senate Candidate Charles Booker Wears Noose in Campaign Ad Charles Booker -- a Black candidate running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky -- put a rope around his neck in a startling campaign ad ... which takes aim at Rand Paul. Booker's new video focuses heavily on.. TMZ.com - Published on June 1, 2022	Trump-backed candidate wins Ohio Republican Senate primary A possible bid by Donald Trump to regain the White House in 2024 has been boosted after a candidate he backed won a Republican Senate primary in Ohio. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2022
Trump endorses celebrity surgeon known for guesting on Oprah in crucial Senate race Former president Donald Trump has endorsed a celebrity surgeon well known for guesting on The Oprah Winfrey Show in a Senate race that could prove pivotal to the fate of Joe Biden's domestic agenda. Sky News - Published on April 10, 2022	President Biden Wants Dr. Oz and Herschel Walker to Resign from Fitness Council President Joe Biden has asked for the resignations of Herschel Walker and Dr. Oz from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, and the doc is pissed. Here's the deal ... both Walker.. TMZ.com - Published on March 24, 2022

United States Senate

Upper house of the US Congress

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