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Senators announce bipartisan permitting bill deal
5projectsThe Trump administration suspended offshore wind projects in December.
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US Senate blocks bill restricting congressional stock trades
53votesVotes were cast in favor of advancing the bill.
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Jack Smith faces Republican criticism at Senate hearing
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, former special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump investigations, saying they followed Justice Department policy and that subpoenas helped corroborate evidence. Republicans accused him of abusing authority; Smith also alleged retaliation against his former team.
2casesJack Smith led two criminal cases against Donald Trump in 2023.
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Senators voting for the Protect College Sports Act
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US Senate rejects war powers resolution on Iran conflict
The US Senate rejected a House-passed war powers resolution intended to end US military involvement in the Iran war by a 49-50 vote. The conflict had passed 200 days, with 19 American service members reported killed.
50votesVotes against the war powers resolution in the Senate
A group of US senators plans to introduce legislation seeking sanctions against individuals and groups supporting Israel’s E1 settlement project, which would connect settlements near East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
10senatorsDemocratic senators expected to co-sponsor the bill
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Texas Senate race draws tens of millions amid Republican divisions
Republican divisions and concerns about data centers and economic issues are giving Democrat James Talarico hope against Republican Ken Paxton. Musk gave $158 million to a GOP Senate fund and $10 million to a Paxton-supporting PAC, while Talarico raised $64 million.