Tag: senate
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Media Monitor: Sen. Susan Collins reveals essential tremor diagnosis
TIME is reporting that Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, has revealed her diagnosis of essential tremor, a condition she has had throughout her nearly 30-year Senate career.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMediaMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsRepublican Party Susan CollinsEssential TremorSenateMaineNeurological DisorderDiagnosisRepublicanTIME Health
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Iran Seeks to Inflict Pain on US Before Ceasefire Talks, Experts Say
Experts believe Iran aims to cause significant political and economic damage to the U.S. and Israel before negotiating a ceasefire, as regional conflict escalates and domestic concerns rise.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSportMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyFinancial MarketsReal EstateAstronomy and SpaceComputers and InternetMiddle EastLaw EnforcementEnergyEducationGeneral Weather IranIsraelCeasefire NegotiationsRegional ConflictSenateLou HoltzUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Media Monitor: USA Today reports intraparty fighting among Democrats
USA Today reports that some Senate Democrats are facing backlash for supporting a deal to reopen the government without guaranteed health care subsidies.
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Media Monitor: Texas Senate Passes Trump-Backed Election Map
The Washington Post reports that the Texas Senate passed a Trump-backed election map. The map aims to help the GOP hold its narrow U.S. House majority by creating five new districts in areas Trump won by double digits in 2024.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsRepublican PartyDemocratic Party TexasSenateDonald Trumpelection mapGOPGreg AbbottU.S. HouseThe Washington Post
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Senate Rejects Ban on State AI Regulation Amid Bipartisan Opposition
In a striking display of unity, the U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to reject a proposed moratorium on state-level AI legislation, amid concerns about unchecked power for Big Tech and the need for local protections.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessMediaFederal GovernmentCongressArtificial IntelligenceLaw EnforcementSocial Issues AISenatelegislationFuture of Life InstituteMax TegmarkJosh HawleyEd Markey
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Media Monitor: Sen. Tillis to Forgo Re-election Bid
TIME reports that Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina will not seek re-election after his term ends in 2027, opening the door for a Republican primary.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMedia Thom TillisDonald TrumpNorth Carolinadomestic policySenateU.S. CongresspoliticsTime - The D.C. Brief
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Media Monitor: CBC News Reports on Youth Unemployment, Senate Trip, L.A. Protests
CBC News reports on high youth unemployment in Canada, a controversial Senate trip to Alberta, and ongoing protests in Los Angeles over immigration policies.
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Media Monitor: Kemp won't run for Senate, Carney to meet Trump, and more
The Washington Post reports Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not run for Senate, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Trump, and Angus King III is running for Maine governor.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessCanadaTradeFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyElections Brian KempMark CarneyAngus King IIISenateDonald TrumpPostmaster GeneralGeorgiaThe Washington Post
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Dick Durbin Announces Retirement, Setting Off Leadership Scramble
Longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin announces his retirement, sparking a succession battle for his powerful leadership spot and a likely crowded primary in Illinois.
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