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McConnell hospitalization and Graham's death shrink the GOP's already slim Senate majority
Republicans currently have 51 seats without Graham and McConnell compared to 47 for Democrats
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McConnell releases public statement on his health emergency that landed him in the hospital
McConnell also released a photo with his wife Elaine Chao
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Medical Examiner of District of Columbia’s preliminary findings on Graham’s death released
Graham's office initially said early Sunday that he died after a "brief and sudden illness" at 71.
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Top Biden aide says he was promised $8 million if former president won in 2024: Reports
The revelation occurred during a closed-door meeting with investigators who were helping with the House Oversight Committee's probe into Biden's mental decline and an alleged White House plot to cover it up.
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US and 13 of its allies condemn Iranian intelligence threats
The joint statement also claimed that the plots included threats against journalists, dissidents, former and current government officials and Jewish citizens.
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Senate panel advances over $1 trillion in federal funding for fiscal year 2026
The new legislation consists of nearly $852 billion in discretionary funding for defense programs and just under $200 billion for the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
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President Trump releases updated tariff rates on over 70 countries, delays deadline by one week
The new tariff rates include the lowered numbers that the United States agreed to in recent trade deals, including the 15% tariffs on imported goods from South Korea and the European Union and the 10% tariffs on the United Kingdom.
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Senate Republicans appear hesitant to change confirmation rules despite slow progress
Thune told reporters that the Republican conference is exploring various rule change possibilities to get Trump’s nominees confirmed more swiftly, including eliminating the cloture vote that comes before final confirmation.
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New York City Mayor urges some residents to move to higher ground amid heavy flooding
The mayor's order comes after New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for the city. Adams also instructed residents not to travel in the current weather conditions.
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Alaska senator blocks Naval chief confirmation amid row with Pentagon over military base: Report
The nominee was approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee in a Tuesday vote, but Sullivan is holding up the final chamber-wide confirmation until the Pentagon reopens the long-shuttered Adak Naval Air Station.
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Justice Department to settle Judicial Watch lawsuit over Biden audio tapes for $10K
Judicial Watch filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit for the audio recordings of his interview with Hur in March 2024, and the audio recordings were eventually leaked and released this past May.
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Trump seduces trade partners with security, and the appeal of accessing US market
President Trump’s tariff policy and approach has secured cooperation from the key U.S. allies. So far, other big economies are holding out for more.
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State Department denies visas for Palestinian Authority amid statehood push
The action comes as some of the U.S.'s strongest allies are attempting to recognize a Palestinian state as part of a so-called two-state solution, Israel and Palestine.