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US Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
August 03, 2025 8:14 am
Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.
As stablecoins gets greenlit in the US, India’s chance to lead this fintech space
July 15, 2025 4:51 pm
India can craft a framework that reflects its values — trust, transparency, and stability — while embracing the potential of fintech to create jobs, strengthen the rupee, and modernise our economy
Elon Musk to launch ‘America Party’ if lawmakers pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful bill’
July 01, 2025 9:38 am
Elon Musk New Political Party: Musk has previously said that the tax-cut and spending bill would increase the national debt greatly and nullify the savings the federal government achieved through the works of DOGE.
Senate Republicans push ahead with Trump’s tax cuts bill despite $3.3 trillion debt warning
June 30, 2025 10:40 pm
Democrats are using the cost figures to try and sway conservative Republicans, hoping to create enough concern among them to oppose the Bill.
Debate underway in Senate on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill', estimated to add $3.3 trillion to US debt
June 30, 2025 7:34 am
The GOP leaders are rushing to meet Trump’s July 4 deadline to pass the bill but have been unable to garner enough support to cross the procedural hurdle in a tense scene on Saturday.
'Great victory': Trump hails passage of 'Big, Beautiful bill' in US Senate with narrow margin
June 29, 2025 10:44 am
The narrow tally of 51-49 came in a special session of the Senate called on Saturday, with Vice President JD Vance at the US Capitol to break a potential tie.
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know about its latest version cleared by Senate
June 29, 2025 9:49 am
The latest draft of the bill, released early on Saturday, has some notable differences from the earlier version which was passed in the House of Representatives in May by a single vote.
US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
June 28, 2025 1:07 pm
The Senate vote was 53 to 47 against a war powers resolution that would have required congressional approval for more hostilities against Iran.
US Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking vote as Senate rejects bill to block Trump tariffs
May 01, 2025 9:05 am
The measure brought in the Senate was vying to revoke the national emergency imposed by President Trump as the basis for charging 10% global tariffs on all its trading partners.
US Senate committee opens review into Meta efforts to gain Chinese market access
April 03, 2025 11:17 am
Senators want Meta to disclose extensive records including records of meetings with Chinese government officials since 2014.
US SENATE VIDEOS
All the Senate's men empowering women, since 1991
June 22, 2020 6:14 pm
From Anita Hill to Dr Christine Blasey Ford, the video spotlights the Senate’s strides in gender sensitivity and female representation.
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