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pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics26 days ago
President Pulls Intelligence Nominee From Hearing, Urges End to Filibuster
The president withdrew a nominee from a Senate confirmation hearing and called for changes to Senate rules. The move disrupted plans by the majority leader.
Forbespolitics35 days agoUpdated
Senate Parliamentarian Rules on 60-Vote Threshold for Voter ID and Immigration Provisions
President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to dismiss Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled that two Republican measures require 60 votes.
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Washington Examinerpolitics54 days ago
Trump Urges Republicans to Replace Senate Parliamentarian After Funding Block
President Donald Trump called on Republicans to replace Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she blocked funding for a White House ballroom in an appropriations bill. He also urged passage of the SAVE America Act and elimination of the filibuster.
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Fox Newspolitics58 days ago
Senate Passes Measure to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to suspend lawmakers' paychecks during any future government shutdowns. The measure withholds salaries until funding legislation is enacted to reopen federal operations.
Washington Examinerpolitics62 days ago
Senate Majority Leader Thune Supports Bill to Withhold Senator Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he will support legislation that withholds senators' pay during lapses in government funding. The measure, which takes effect after the 2026 elections, advanced as the Senate works on an immigration funding bill to reopen the Department of H…