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June 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Washington ― Michigan Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin, a former top Pentagon official, has snagged a seat on the Senate Committee on Armed Services for the session of Congress that is set to begin Friday.


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Slotkin gets seat on Senate Armed Services panel
Washington ― Michigan Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin, a former top Pentagon official, has snagged a seat on the Senate Committee on Armed Services for the session of Congress that is set to begin Friday. Slotkin, D-Holly, was the only Democrat added to the…
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January 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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I've have no arrest record, I've never committed a crime, I have had a speeding ticket, and I have nothing to be worried about. But there is NO WAY IN HELL I'd let Kash Patel do a background check on me (using AI) to attend a FIFA game. Zero chance.
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May 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Senate Committee Advances Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination

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Senate Committee Advances Tulsi Gabbard’s Nomination.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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December 6, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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May 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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His own Mother paints his character in bad light! When your own Mother tells America you’re not a good person why wouldn’t the SenateCommittee who voted for this dude as Sec. of Defense not heed the advice of the person who knows him best?Well here we are 15 mo. into this incompetent fool’s tenure!
April 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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The #SenateCommittee will continue to fight for pharmacy benefit manager oversight legislation in the coming year and may focus more on benefits access for independent contractors. #PBM #GigEconomy
New Senate HELP chair lists pharmacy benefit manager reform as a top priority
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee should also increase gig worker access to portable benefits.
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January 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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“The Greens plan to call #NewsCorp exects to answer questions from a #SenateCommittee investigation into #greenwashing, after a gas-industry sponsored series of stories was presented as news on the front pages.”

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Greens to call Murdoch executives before Senate inquiry into greenwashing
Gas-industry sponsored series of stories presented as news on front page of News Corp newspapers
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December 4, 2024 at 10:34 PM
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Senator Thurman slams Anthony Fauci's testimony as "completely inadequate" and hints that contempt of Congress might be on the table.

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Senator Thurman says Anthony Fauci's committee answers were "completely inadequate," calls contempt an option
When asked whether he would support contempt of Congress for Anthony Fauci, Senator Thurman called Fauci's answers "completely inadequate" and said contempt is an option that should be available, while noting it is ultimately a question for committee leadership.
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July 30, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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A new bill aims to hold corrupt public officials accountable by potentially suspending their retirement benefits after felony convictions, but crucial amendments are needed to ensure fairness.

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Senate panel hears AG, GERS and personnel on pension‑forfeiture bill; committee adopts substitute and holds measure for fixes
The committee extensively debated bill 36‑0132, the 'Public Corruption Act,' after testimony from the Attorney General, GERS and Division of Personnel; the committee accepted an amendment in the nature of a substitute and voted to hold the bill to refine procedural safeguards and proportionality standards.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:33 AM
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Lawmakers are questioning Dr. Fauci's repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment, accusing him of obstruction and dishonesty in a heated Senate hearing.

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Lawmakers accuse Dr. Fauci of invoking Fifth Amendment repeatedly, call for accountability
At a Senate Committee hearing, multiple lawmakers accused Dr. Fauci of invoking the Fifth Amendment many times and of lying to both the public and the committee, framing his invocation as inconsistent with prior testimony and raising questions of obstruction and public trust.
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August 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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A Senate committee member warns that handing Social Security decisions to an outside commission could secretly pave the way for benefit cuts, urging instead for a transparent public debate.

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Committee member rejects outside commission, urges public debate on Social Security
In opening remarks to the Senate Committee on Finance, a committee member criticized proposals to hand Social Security decisions to an outside commission, saying it would "smuggle in" benefit cuts and calling instead for full committee debate and proposed Democratic reforms that would avoid cuts.
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August 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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The Social Security trust fund could run dry before the next presidential term, putting millions of seniors at risk—it's time for lawmakers to act across party lines!

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Committee member urges bipartisan fix to avert Social Security insolvency
A committee member opening a Senate Committee on Finance hearing warned the Social Security trust fund could be depleted within the next presidential term, cited the Social Security Actuary Office and recent tax legislation, and urged a public bipartisan debate rather than an outside commission.
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August 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Todd Blanche’s attorney general bid reaches confirmation vote but questions linger about DOJ fund: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche may be confirmed by a key Senate committee after he rescinded an “anti-weaponization fund” proposed by the Justice Department. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports.…
Todd Blanche’s attorney general bid reaches confirmation vote but questions linger about DOJ fund: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche may be confirmed by a key Senate committee after he rescinded an “anti-weaponization fund” proposed by the Justice Department. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports. #ToddBlanche #AttorneyGeneral #JusticeDepartment #ConfirmationVote #SenateCommittee
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August 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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A Senate Committee member is set to propose an amendment to prevent the IRS from making "audit immunity" deals that allegedly favor the president's family while leaving regular taxpayers vulnerable to scrutiny.

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Committee member says amendment would bar IRS and Treasury from entering audit-immunity agreements
A Committee member announced an amendment they will offer to prohibit the IRS and Treasury from making agreements like an audit-immunity deal referenced in the remarks, framing the agreement as a double standard that exempts the president's family from audits.
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August 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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Senator Warren is raising alarms about unanswered questions from a confidential FBI briefing, pushing for more scrutiny before key nominations move forward.

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Senator Warren urges delay, seeks FBI follow-up before committee votes on nominees
Senator Warren told the committee a confidential FBI briefing left 'significant questions' and moved for a closed session to allow additional vetting before votes; the motion was seconded but the committee later reconvened and held roll-call votes.
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July 27, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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The Senate committee has narrowly voted to advance Dr. Christopher Phelan’s nomination for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, sparking debate over pending FBI background checks.

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Committee reports Christopher Phelan favorably to full Senate for CEA chair
The Senate committee voted 13–11 to report Dr. Christopher Phelan’s nomination for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers favorably to the full Senate following a roll-call vote after a brief closed-session debate, despite calls to delay pending FBI background checks.
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July 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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A Senate leader warns that unchecked AI could not only transform society but also threaten jobs, education, and democracy itself.

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Ranking member of Senate HELP Committee urges action on AI, warns it could 'replace workers'
On the Senate floor, the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions urged Congress to address the societal risks of artificial intelligence, warning of mass job loss, threats to childrens well-being, privacy harms and electoral misinformation.
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July 26, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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A Senate committee member has raised serious doubts about Trump's Treasury nominees, claiming they lack the independence and judgment needed to manage economic chaos effectively.

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Committee member says four Treasury nominees failed 'the test' on independence
A member of the Senate Committee on Finance told colleagues the four nominees under consideration had not shown independence from President Trump, citing concerns about tariffs, preparedness for economic fallout from the war in Iran, and alleged involvement in a large settlement; the member asked to place a longer statement in the hearing record.
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July 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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In a nail-biting 9-8 vote, a committee has advanced Jay Clayton's nomination to the full Senate, while whispers of a potential party switch from Senator Fetterman add to the intrigue!

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Committee advances Jay Clayton nomination 9–8; Thune says he would welcome Senator Fetterman if he switched parties
A committee voted 9–8 to move Jay Clayton's nomination to the full Senate, and Leader Thune said he and some Republican colleagues would welcome Senator Fetterman should the senator decide to join the Republican conference; timelines and final floor action were not specified.
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July 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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A Senate committee member has accused President Trump of using his office to amass a staggering $2 billion from cryptocurrency, demanding urgent oversight to combat the alleged fraud.

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Committee member alleges Trump enriched himself via cryptocurrency, urges oversight
A member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs alleged that President Trump and his family have profited from cryptocurrency since 2025 and urged the committee to pursue oversight into alleged abuses that "enabled fraud." No formal action or response was recorded in the transcript.
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July 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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A Senate committee member launched a fierce attack on four Treasury nominees, accusing them of being unqualified and tied to the alleged corruption of the Trump administration.

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Committee member questions qualifications of four Treasury nominees, alleges corruption links
A member of the Senate Committee on Finance opened a confirmation hearing by sharply criticizing four Trump administration nominees to the Treasury Department, alleging a lack of preparation on economic risks, partisan loyalty and ties to alleged corrupt practices; the member said they will press each nominee on independence and judgment during questioning.
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July 18, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Partisan attacks on inspectors general are making it easier for fraudsters to thrive, as a recent Senate hearing revealed alarming insights on oversight cuts and political meddling.

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Witness tells Senate committee partisan attacks on inspectors general help fraudsters
At a Senate Committee hearing, a witness said firings and funding cuts to inspectors general weaken oversight and urged Congress to strengthen protections, boost resources, and require end-to-end transparency and subaward reporting; committee members also pressed concerns about presidential pardons for convicted fraudsters.
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July 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM