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 GOP Absences in Senate Enable Democrats to Advance Biden's Judicial Picks  

Senate Democrats have made strides in confirming President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, benefiting from Republican absences amidst calls by Donald Trump for a complete GOP blockade on judicial appointments. Despite procedural slowdowns by Senate Republicans, the absence of key GOP senators has......

The Rise and Fall of Matt Gaetz: A Tumultuous Eight Days

In an astonishing turn of events, Matt Gaetz, the fiery congressman from Florida, saw his brief but intense rise to a major political position evaporate in just eight days. His nomination by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Attorney General stunned Washington and set off a chain of events that......

Trump Appoints Pam Bondi as Attorney General Following Matt Gaetz’s Withdrawal

In a significant reshuffling of his cabinet, President-elect Donald Trump has named Pam Bondi as the new Attorney General. The decision follows the abrupt withdrawal of Matt Gaetz, whom Trump had previously selected for the role just a week earlier. Trump praised Bondi as “smart and tough,”......

US Senate Rejects Effort to Restrict Weapons Sales to Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Washington, DC – In a highly debated session, the United States Senate voted down a resolution aimed at halting the sale of weapons to Israel amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. Advocates for human rights see the vote as a significant yet insufficient step towards challenging the longstanding bipartisan......

Paraguayan Senate Backs Morocco's Sovereignty in a Landmark Resolution

The Paraguayan Senate has expressed unequivocal support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty, urging the Paraguayan government to adopt a similar stance.   In a resolution passed during a plenary session, the legislative body endorsed a peaceful and negotiated resolution to the......

 The Struggle for Congressional Independence in Trump's Second Term

After a decisive election win, President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican Party are now confronted with a significant political question: Will the U.S. Congress allow for any dissent under their leadership? Even before taking office, Trump is testing the Senate’s resolve, particularly regarding......

 Loyalty, Trust, and Vance’s Potential Path as Vice President

In his bestselling memoir, JD Vance famously expressed self-doubt about his own achievements, remarking that he had “accomplished nothing great.” Nearly a decade later, Vance, now 40, is poised to become the vice president-elect and a key figure in a Republican Party reshaped by Donald Trump.......

Trump Selects Army Veteran Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, Sparking Surprise and Debate

President-elect Donald Trump has announced Army veteran and media personality Pete Hegseth as his choice for the role of Secretary of Defense. The decision surprised many within Trump’s network, as Hegseth, who is widely known for his commentary on military and social issues, was not initially......

Trump Poised to Nominate Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Sources Indicate

Le président élu Donald Trump envisagerait de nommer le sénateur de Floride Marco Rubio au poste de secrétaire d'État, selon des sources citées par les principaux médias et Reuters. Même si Trump devrait annoncer prochainement sa décision,......

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