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Trump warns Senate rules debate could reshape future Republican presidencies

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that changes to long-standing Senate procedures could significantly alter the balance of American politics, arguing that the Republican Party's future could be at risk if Democrats gain greater legislative control. Speaking in a recent interview, Trump......

Republican opposition to Todd Blanche grows ahead of attorney general confirmation vote

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, Todd Blanche, has encountered another setback after Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she would vote against his confirmation, adding to growing signs of resistance within the president's own party. The decision raises fresh......

Republican senators seek to overturn California's vehicle emissions authority

A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at eliminating California's long-standing authority to enforce vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than federal requirements, escalating a political and legal battle over environmental regulation in the United States. The......

US Senate committee approves contempt referral against Anthony Fauci

A U.S. Senate committee has voted to recommend that former senior public health official Anthony Fauci be held in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly declined to answer lawmakers' questions during a recent hearing examining the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The......

Michigan Democrats choose Senate nominee in pivotal test ahead of U.S. midterm elections

Democratic voters in Michigan are heading to the polls to select their party's candidates for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with the closely watched Senate primary emerging as one of the most consequential contests of the election cycle. The race is expected to provide an early indication of......

Trump says Todd Blanche could remain acting attorney general if Senate blocks confirmation

President Donald Trump has signaled that Todd Blanche could continue serving as acting U.S. attorney general even if the Senate declines to confirm his nomination, escalating political pressure ahead of a key vote in the confirmation process. In remarks on Saturday, Trump said Blanche would remain in......

Anthony Fauci declines new U.S. Senate testimony, cites Fifth Amendment protections

Former White House COVID-19 adviser Anthony Fauci has declined to provide further testimony before a U.S. Senate committee investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government's response to the health crisis. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fauci said he would invoke his rights......

Mercedes-Benz vows to protect U.S. operations as Chinese investor scrutiny intensifies

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to defend its position in the United States as political scrutiny over Chinese-linked investments intensifies, with the company's leadership signaling its readiness to adapt to any new regulatory framework that could affect its operations. Speaking alongside the release......

Trump calls for end to Senate filibuster to secure Republican future

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his call for Republican senators to abolish the Senate filibuster, arguing that ending the procedural rule is essential to preserving the Republican Party's political strength and advancing its legislative agenda. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged Republican......