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US Senate approves GOP spending bill to prevent shutdown

The United States narrowly avoided a government shutdown on Friday, with lawmakers, already dealing with President Donald Trump's drastic federal spending cuts, agreeing to fund the government through September. As the midnight deadline loomed, Democrats abandoned their plan to block the Trump-supported......

Senate blocks bill to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

In Washington, a bill that sought to prevent transgender women and girls from competing in school sports designated for females failed to advance in the Senate. The legislation, which aimed to determine Title IX protections based on an individual’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth, did......

Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director amid concerns of political retaliation

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the new director of the FBI in a narrow 51-49 vote, despite strong opposition from Democrats who question his qualifications and fear he may use his position to target political opponents of former President Donald Trump. Republican Senators Susan Collins and......

French Senate approves controversial marriage ban for undocumented immigrants

France's Senate has passed a contentious bill that would prohibit undocumented immigrants from marrying within French territory. The legislation cleared its first reading with 227 votes in favor and 110 against, garnering support from key government officials including Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau......

French Senate President Gérard Larcher’s Upcoming Visit to the Southern Provinces of Morocco

French Senate President Gérard Larcher is set to visit Laâyoune in Morocco’s Southern Provinces on February 28, marking his first visit to the region. His trip, which will take place from February 23 to 26, includes several key meetings and events, with Laâyoune being one of......

Brazilian Senate elects Davi Alcolumbre for a second term as president

Davi Alcolumbre has been re-elected as President of the Brazilian Senate for a second term, securing 73 votes. He previously held the position from 2019 to 2021 and will continue in this role until 2027. His election received strong support from various political figures, including the son of former......

Trump's key nominees face Senate hearings amid policy announcements

Several key nominees appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump to prominent government positions, including Tulsi Gabbard and Kashyap Patel, are set to face Senate hearings on Thursday for confirmation. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endured intense questioning on Wednesday regarding his nomination......

RFK Jr.’s Senate confirmation: Key issues and challenges

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his prominent family name and populist approach, has gained the backing of former President Donald Trump in his bid to become the nation's top health official. However, securing Senate confirmation remains uncertain, as he faces scrutiny from Republican lawmakers. If......

Official visit of the French Senate president to Morocco

On February 23, Gérard Larcher, the President of the French Senate, will make an official visit to Morocco, accompanied by Christian Cambon, President of the France-Morocco Friendship Group and former Chair of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. The visit, which is organized at the invitation......