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US Congress gives final approval to Trump's signature tax bill

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York delayed voting by holding the floor for more than eight hours with a record-breaking speech against the bill.

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US Senate passes Trump's tax bill after turbulent all-night session

The package now goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson had warned senators not to overhaul what his chamber had already approved.

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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' takes another hurdle in tight Senate vote

Proposed cuts in welfare provisions to finance tax relief are among the most controversial aspects of Trump's 'signature policy' bill.

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Celebrities urge US Congress against defunding food and medical aid

“This is unacceptable and wrong,” states the open letter, as the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is currently being proposed to senators.

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New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but also damage the EU economy

In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended, the plan could ravage several EU countries.

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US Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's ambassador to NATO

The US commitment to the military alliance has long been in doubt given Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of European allies and his apparent eagerness to foster ties with Vladimir Putin.

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US Senator Cory Booker sets record with 24-hour marathon speech

Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was “physically able” in a move of defiance against President Donald Trump's actions.

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US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv

US President Donald Trump implied earlier this week that the deal was a must for Ukraine to secure continued military support from Washington.

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Pete Hegseth's sister-in-law alleges he was abusive to his second wife

Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in an affidavit sent to the US Senate.

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Pennsylvania Democrat concedes final US Senate race in Pennsylvania

David McCormick's razor-thin victory over Bob Casey gives the Republicans a 53rd seat in the upper chamber of Congress.

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US Senate election 2024 live results: Who will control the Senate?

Get the latest live election results as they are updated in real-time on Euronews

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US Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel

President Joe Biden said the package “sends a message to the world about the power of American leadership” and that he would sign it into law on Wednesday.

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Longest-running Republican leader Mitch McConnell to step down

McConnell's departure leaves the Senate, and the Republican Party itself, at an uncertain crossroads,

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US Senate approves 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open

On the brink of a federal government shutdown, Republican minority Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts.

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US Senate avoids default in vote on debt ceiling and spending cuts

The US Senate has avoided a government default by passing a bill to lift the debt ceiling and introduce spending cuts days before its Monday deadline.

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'Finish the job': Biden urges rivals to work together, in SOTU speech

President Biden sought to prove to a skeptical nation that his stewardship has delivered results both at home and abroad.

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Does Daylight Savings Time reduce energy consumption?

Clock changes were originally introduced to save energy, but the results have been inconclusive ever since. Now some countries are looking to get rid of them entirely.

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US politics: Democrats seal absolute Senate majority with Georgia win

In the runoff vote, incumbent Democrat Senator Raphael Warnock beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker

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Georgia’s electors head to the polls in last day of US senate vote

Georgia voters are set to decide the final US Senate contest of the midterm elections, choosing between the incumbent, Democrat Raphael Warnock and a Republican football legend, Herschel Walker.

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US Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage protection bill

The bill would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in US federal law.