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fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Schumer is threatening a shutdown over the health care fight. Here's what to know

Schumer says he and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries are united in opposing any legislation that doesn't include key health care provisions and a commitment not to roll them back. He argues that the country is in a different place than it was in March, when he vigorously argued against a shutdown, and he says he believes Republicans and President Donald Trump will be held responsible if they don't negotiate a bipartisan deal.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

Democrats embrace government shutdowns in Trump 2.0

Senate Democrats hold leverage to block a shutdown and will condition their votes on concessions, requiring at least seven Democratic votes for a Republican funding bill.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

Exclusive: Schumer probes $50 billion rural hospital "slush fund"

Senate Democrats are pressing for transparency regarding the $50 billion rural health fund included in the reconciliation bill.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Democrats demand U.S. investigation of American's death in West Bank

Nearly 30 Senate Democrats are pressing for an investigation into the death of an American citizen in the West Bank.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

Democrats Force Reading of GOP's "Big, Beautiful Bill" After Key Senate Vote

Senate Democrats are challenging Republicans' budget bill by having it read aloud in full to expose its controversial provisions.
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump's Judicial Nominees Can't Say Whether Jan. 6 Happened. Where Are the Democrats?

Senate Democrats missed an opportunity to effectively challenge Trump's judicial nominees during confirmation hearings.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Democrats pick first woman of color to be next state Senate president

"No one has fought harder to make college more affordable than Monique Limón, who is a tireless voice for the Central Coast in rural parts of this great state."
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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
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Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
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Is Pete Hegseth violating judges' orders blocking the Pentagon's trans military ban? Senators demand answers

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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats' final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is leading efforts to halt the expulsion of transgender military personnel.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago
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Is Pete Hegseth violating judges' orders blocking the Pentagon's trans military ban? Senators demand answers

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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Senate Democrats press Hegseth for answers on Trump order to ban transgender troops

Senate Democrats demand action from Defense Secretary on transgender servicemembers' treatment following court rulings against Trump's executive order.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Democrats oppose Trump public media cuts request as GOP plans vote to defund NPR & PBS

Senate Democrats are opposing proposed cuts to public media funding, emphasizing its importance for local stations.
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fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago

Bitcoiners Should Care About The GENIUS Act

The GENIUS Act could undermine user privacy in crypto transactions, specifically for Bitcoin, due to proposed amendments by Senate Democrats.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Crypto Deals Provoke Senate Backlash and Calls for Investigation

Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, announced that the legislation would lead to a massive form of corruption concerning the Trump family's dealings in cryptocurrency.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Schumer, Gillibrand slam Trump and RFK Jr. over cut 9/11 program: 'Political chaos is jeopardizing healthcare of heroes'

Trump administration's staff cuts threaten the World Trade Center Health Program's ability to support 9/11 responders' healthcare.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Senate GOP group invites Democrats to take 'one-way' trip to El Salvador in mock travel ad

The NRSC's new ad offers a satirical take on Sen. Chris Van Hollen's meeting with an alleged MS-13 gang member, presenting it as a tourism promotion for El Salvador.
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