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Senate passes $95-billion security and aid package
The Senate passed a $95-billion security package late Monday with supplemental aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The package will be sent to the House, where it faces an uphill battle from conservatives.
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Sen. Bob Menendez doubles down on innocence on Senate floor
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez doubled down on his innocence on the Senate floor Tuesday. Chief investigative reporter Jonathan Dienst has the latest.
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WATCH: Senators confront Sen. Tommy Tuberville over military nominations blockade
“Our country is being challenged on multiple fronts across the globe,” one senator told Tuberville.
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5 things to know about Laphonza Butler
Governor Gavin Newsom, D-California, selected Laphonza Butler to complete the Senate term of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, which runs through 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘This is good news': Biden signs bill to keep government open and avert shutdown
The package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting Biden’s full request
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What Dianne Feinstein's death means for control of the Senate and the looming government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death creates a vacancy in the Senate at a time when her Democrats hold the slightest majority in the chamber. What you need to know
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NJ Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't resign as calls grow for him to step down amid indictment
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges stemming from their relationship with three businessmen, according to court filings, including possible dealings with an admitted felon.
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Gov. Murphy calls for Sen. Menendez resignation after indictment
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have been indicted on bribery charges by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York. News 4’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy calls on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign
New Jersey’s governor is calling on Sen. Bob Menendez to step down amid a federal indictment on bribery charges.
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What is a government shutdown and why do they keep happening?
A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass a budget before the start of the new fiscal year. Here’s what you need to know.
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NJ Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have been indicted on bribery charges by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York.
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‘I am not going anywhere:' NJ Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on federal bribery charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges stemming from their relationship with three businessmen, according to court filings, including possible dealings with an admitted felon.
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Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers.
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Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
The Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the month.
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Did Sen. Bob Menendez and wife improperly take gold bars from corrupt bank exec?
Federal prosecutors are looking into whether an admitted felon helped arrange to give gold bars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez or his wife in exchange for help, sources familiar with the matter tell News 4. Investigators want to know if Menendez, a Democrat, offered to contact the Justice Department to try to help…
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New questions in corruption probe of NJ Sen. Bob Menendez
A federal grand jury reportedly investigating corruption allegations wants to know if Sen. Menendez offered to help a man accused of banking crimes. News 4’s Jonathan Dienst reports.
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McConnell brushes off concerns over his health: ‘I'm going to finish my term as leader'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday dismissed questions on the status of his health, directing the media to a doctor’s report that found he had not suffered a stroke or seizure while freezing up in two public appearances.
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Montana man sentenced to federal prison for threatening to kill US Sen. Jon Tester
The 46-year-old man made the threats because he was upset with Tester’s political decisions, court records said.
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Vice President Kamala Harris matches record for tie-breaking votes in Senate
Vice President Kamala Harris has tied the record for the most tiebreaking votes in the Senate. It was another historic moment on Wednesday for an the first woman or person of color to be vice president. Harris cast her 31st tiebreaking vote to advance the nomination of Kalpana Kotagal to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The only other vice president...
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Senate hearing on the PGA-LIV Golf merger
Gilma Avalos reporting on the planned merger between the two golf tours.