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US overdose deaths fall, but not on New Mexico reservation

Politics Mar 14

Senate approves bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Politics Feb 21

FILE PHOTO: A view of the Capitol building in Washington, U.S.
Senate Republicans approve budget framework over Democratic objections after all-night vote

Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote.

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Matt Brown, Associated Press

Politics Jun 27

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in Washington
FBI, Homeland Security ignored ‘massive amount’ of intelligence before Jan. 6, Senate report says

A Senate committee's report says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Mar 25

U.S. Republicans hold weekly press conference at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
McConnell heads home after physical therapy for concussion

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month.

By Associated Press

Economy Mar 07

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz delivers remarks at the Starbucks 2016 Investor Day in M...
Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee

Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Feb 17

Colleagues praise Fetterman for seeking depression treatment

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression. His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.

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Jan 10

Rep. Katie Porter to run for Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024

By Associated Press

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber.

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Dec 07

WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Schumer gives remarks following Warnock win in Georgia

By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Associated Press

With Warnock’s second runoff victory in as many years, Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania.

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Dec 01

Biden administration urges Senate to act amid looming rail worker strike

By Josh Funk, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The Biden administration is saying the U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don't pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike.

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Oct 07

Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse likely to resign Senate seat

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Josh Funk, Associated Press

Sasse is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida, the school says, and the Republican senator has indicated he will take the job.

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