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Trump, Senate and tariff

Reuters on MSN · 1d

US Senate rejects bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts

An evenly split U.S. Senate rejected the latest bipartisan bid to block President Donald Trump's tariffs on Wednesday, hours after the federal government reported that the nation's economy contracted for the first time in three years amid the chaos of the president's tariff policies.

Roll Call on MSN · 1d

Senate rejects resolution to stop tariffs in tie vote

Senate Republicans thwarted an effort by Democrats to effectively end some of the tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Senate rebuke on President Donald Trump's tariffs narrowly fails

President Donald Trump narrowly avoided a rebuke from the U.S. Senate on his tariffs due to one Democratic senator's absence. The resolution, defeated with a 49-49 tie on April 30, reflects discontent with Trump's 10% across-the-board tariffs and now-paused "retaliatory" tariffs that rattled Wall Street and contributed to a shrinking GDP as four Republicans joined with all present Democrats in supporting it.

Senate, El Salvador and Democrats

Washington Examiner on MSN · 34m

Democrats to revive Abrego Garcia spotlight with Senate transparency vote

The measure, which is privileged under Senate rules, is the latest example of Democrats using the tools of the minority to end-run GOP control.

The Associated Press on MSN · 20h

Senate Democrats plan to force a vote on resolution for transparency on deportations to El Salvador

The resolution announced by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine on Thursday comes after two votes on Democratic resolutions challenging Trump’s tariffs. It is part of a larger strategy by Democrats to continue using mechanisms under the law to take floor time from majority Republicans and vote on reversing parts of Trump’s agenda.

CBS News · 15h

U.S. senators introduce legislation that would require Trump administration to report on deportations to El Salvador

A group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Thursday that would require the Trump administration to share reports on steps they are taking to comply with court orders surrounding deportations to El Salvador.

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Senate Republicans raise red flags about Trump's private dinner with his meme coin holders

Some Senate Republicans are raising concerns about an exclusive dinner and White House tour President Donald Trump is ...

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Senate vote aimed at blocking Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs falls short

An effort aimed at blocking President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs in the Senate fell short Wednesday, with Senate ...

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'Protect' the majority: Senate GOP’s campaign arm takes opposite tact to DNC’s Hogg

As DNC Vice Chair David Hogg seeks to spend millions on primarying older Democrats in blue districts, the Senate Republicans’ ...

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UI Faculty Senate joins other Big Ten schools to sign statement defending academic freedom

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate becomes 11th Big Ten school to endorse a statement defending academic freedom. What to ...

US House votes to block California's 2035 ban on sale of new gas-powered cars

Congressional Republicans are ramping up efforts to undo one of California's most ambitious climate policies: a plan to end ...

US-Ukraine minerals deal could be blueprint for future partnerships, says Atlantic Council’s Shelby Magid

United States and Ukraine have signed a deal which gives Washington access to Kyiv's rare natural resources in exchange for ...

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Democrats Could Win First Texas Senate Race in 33 Years: Poll

Democrat Colin Allred could defeat Republican Ken Paxton if he wins his primary against Senator John Cornyn, according to a ...

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US Senate confirms private equity executive Barrack as ambassador to Turkey

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed private equity executive Thomas Barrack, a longtime friend and backer of President ...

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