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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

What's the Deal with Recess Appointments?

Imagine you're the president, and you really want someone to fill a big job in your team, like the attorney general. Normally, you'd need the Senate's okay, but there's a trick called recess appointments. This is like a special power presidents have to fill jobs when the Senate isn't working. Donald

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Gaetz's Nomination: A Senate Showdown?

Republican senators are worried. Matt Gaetz, former Florida congressman, is in line to become the next attorney general under President-elect Trump. But with only 53 GOP seats in the Senate, Gaetz faces a tough road to confirmation. Some Republicans, like Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, a

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Senator John Thune: The New Face of GOP in the Senate

Senator John Thune from South Dakota has been chosen as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, stepping into the role previously held by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn from Texas and Senator Rick Scott from Florida to secure the position. This change comes

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Recount Ahead in Pennsylvania Senate Race

Listen up, folks! Pennsylvania's Senate race is getting an encore. Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey are neck and neck, with just 29, 000 votes apart – that's less than half a percent! Under state rules, a recount is mandatory when the margin is this tight. Secretary Al Schmidt

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Race Against Time: Democrats Aim to Confirm Biden's Judges Before Power Shift

Senate Democrats are rushed off their feet. They are trying to confirm numerous federal judges chosen by President Joe Biden in a short timeframe. The clock's ticking, as they only have seven weeks before the new Congress is sworn in, and control of the Senate shifts to the Republicans. This whirlwi

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Arizona's Senate Race: Ruben Gallego Wins Big

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Ruben Gallego has been projected to win the Arizona Senate seat, beating out Republican Kari Lake. This makes him the first Latino senator from Arizona. Gallego, a fifth-term congressman, will take over from retiring independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, joining a

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Arizona's New Senator: Meet Ruben Gallego

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected as Arizona's first Latino U. S. senator, beating Republican Kari Lake. This victory marks a significant shift in Arizona's political landscape, which has historically favored Republicans for Senate seats. Gallego, a five-term Ho

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Senate Showdown: Who's Next in Line for GOP Leadership?

The Republican Senate is gearing up for a big change. The spot for the next majority leader is up for grabs, and it's a battle between three senators: John Thune from South Dakota, John Cornyn from Texas, and Rick Scott from Florida. This race is more than just a power play; it's a test of where the

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Republican Senators React to Schumer's Decision on McCormick's Orientation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, has stirred up controversy by blocking Republican Dave McCormick from attending the upcoming Senate orientation. This decision comes after Democratic incumbent Bob Casey hasn't yet conceded the race, even though the Associated Press has declared McCo

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Senate Race: Hope vs. Declaration

As Pennsylvania's Senate race remains undecided a week after Election Day, Republicans are confident of victory, while Democrats hold onto hope. The race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick is close, with McCormick leading by around 40, 000 votes and about 122, 000 votes

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