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Zeldin, Senate

Senate confirms Zeldin to lead EPA as Trump vows to cut climate rules

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles.

HuffPost on MSN · 3h

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin As America’s 17th EPA Administrator

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Lee Zeldin as the nation’s 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The New York Times · 6h

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin to Head E.P.A.

The former New York congressman has little experience in environmental policy. He is expected to follow orders to weaken climate rules.

Trump, Senate

The Associated Press on MSN · 47m

Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel, to face skeptical Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, is to encounter deeply skeptical questioning from Democratic senators about his loyalty to the president and stated desire to overhaul the bureau as he faces a high-stakes hearing that will help determine his path toward confirmation.

Reuters on MSN · 12h

Trump health pick Kennedy under attack for vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, came under attack for his anti-vaccine views at a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, with one senior Democrat saying he embraced conspiracy theories and "quacks" to dissuade use of lifesaving medicines.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Pick Is Confirmed by Senate

President Donald Trump’s choice for Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, sailed through his confirmation vote on Tuesday, positioning him to carry out Trump’s agenda for the rail, automobile and airline industries.

RFK Jr, Senate

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 7h

5 Key Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s First Senate Confirmation Hearing

Kennedy’s confirmation vote in the Senate is sure to be a close one. If even just a few Republicans don’t support Kennedy, the bid could result in failure.

Fox News · 5h

RFK Jr. faces tough questions from Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing

Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff has the latest on the Senate confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on ‘Special Report.’

The Boston Globe · 5h

The Senate Republican who could play a key role in RFK Jr.‘s confirmation

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana quietly conducted a revealing cross-examination of Kennedy on Wednesday, ahead of the hearing on Thursday that he will lead. He could be a key vote to watch.

Senate Bill 2, school voucher

Austin American-Statesman · 10h

Texas Senate committee quickly ushers school voucher bill, full chamber consideration next

After hours of testimony Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education advanced Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill, setting it up for a floor vote.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas senators spar over whether school voucher proposal prioritizes vulnerable students

Under Senate Bill 2, families whose income is 500% at or below the federal poverty level would be considered a low-income household. Democrats say the roof is too high.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Texas Senate school voucher plan gives students $10k to pay for private education

The proposal, a priority of Gov. Greg Abbott, budgets $1 billion over the next two years to fund the private school vouchers.

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Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities ...

Democrat Appears to Flip Iowa State Senate Seat in a Boost for the Party

Republicans still have large legislative majorities in Iowa, but a Democrat’s apparent win in a solidly conservative area ...

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Iconic Oregon House, Senate carpets featured in new merchandise at Capitol pop-up store

The floor covering in the House chamber is adorned with the state tree, the Douglas fir, while chinook salmon and wheat are ...

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The death toll from a New Year’s Eve illegal fireworks explosion in Honolulu climbs to 5

A fifth person has died from injuries suffered during a massive explosion of illegal fireworks at a Honolulu home over New ...

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Colorado ban on sale, purchase of certain semiautomatic rifles clears Senate committee in first vote

In a near-midnight vote, a Colorado Senate committee late Tuesday gave initial approval to a bill that would ban the sale or ...

Kennedy grilled by Senate committee on vaccines, Medicare and Medicaid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, attempted to recast his record as a ...

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Iowa House won't pass bill allowing castration for sex crimes. Will it move in the Senate?

Opponents of the bill say surgical castration isn't needed in Iowa because of preexisting punishments for those convicted of ...

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Party-line Senate committee vote advances Pam Bondi's attorney general nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday approved the nomination of Trump attorney Pam Bondi to be the next U.S. attorney ...

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