# Senate

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# from navy to senate

How John McCain became a titan of US politics

His father and grandfather were both four-star admirals in the US Navy.

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Aug 26th 2018, 7:35 AM

# aww

Ten-day-old baby becomes first-ever baby on the floor during a session of the US Senate

Tammy Duckworth’s vote was her first appearance in the Senate since giving birth.

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Apr 19th 2018, 10:28 PM

# shutdown averted

US Senate passes huge $1.3 trillion spending bill to avert another government shutdown

The bill will now go to the White House for Donald Trump’s signature.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 9:46 AM

# dreamers

US Senate rejects immigration bills following White House veto threat

The Senate rejected both a bipartisan immigration plan and a more restrictive proposal by Trump.

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Feb 15th 2018, 10:15 PM

# United States

US Congress passes spending bill to end government shutdown

The government shutdown did not last too long.

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Feb 9th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Blame Game

Trump calls for 'nuclear option' in bid to end government shutdown in US

A divided Congress is hoping to end a budget impasse tonight.

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Jan 21st 2018, 7:45 PM

# alabama senate

Republican Roy Moore files lawsuit to block Alabama Senate result, alleging voter fraud

Democrat Doug Jones was announced the winner of the 12 December special election.

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Dec 28th 2017, 8:34 AM

# Sad

Trump concedes defeat as Republican accused of molestation loses Senate vote

Doug Jones becomes the first Democrat to win Alabama in a quarter of a century.

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Dec 13th 2017, 6:51 AM

# United States

Alabama voters go to the polls in crucial Senate contest between Trump pick Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones

Polls are scheduled to close at 7pm (1am Irish time) across Alabama, with three million voters called to cast ballots.

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Dec 12th 2017, 11:14 PM

# Alabama

Trump makes last-ditch effort to get Roy Moore elected despite molestation accusations

Several women have claimed Moore sexually molested or pursued them when they were in their teens.

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Dec 12th 2017, 7:10 AM

# year book

Trump taunts one of the women who accused Roy Moore of sexual misconduct

The US President said Moore’s Democratic rival would oppose “what we must do” for the nation.

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Dec 9th 2017, 2:52 PM

# stepping down

Al Franken to resign from US Senate over accusations of sexual misconduct

This means he is the second Democrat forced out in a week over allegaions of harrassment.

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Dec 7th 2017, 6:12 PM

# Al Franken

'Where do his hands go?' Trump hits out at Senator accused of groping sportscaster

The US President has yet to comment on the numerous allegations levelled against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore.

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Nov 17th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Inner Circle

Jared Kushner says he has 'nothing to hide' about Russia

“I did not collude, nor know of anyone else in the campaign who colluded, with any foreign government.”

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Jul 24th 2017, 1:44 PM

# he's up

Donald Trump claims he has been 'totally vindicated' by James Comey's testimony

The US president has been tweeting for the first time in two days this morning.

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Jun 9th 2017, 12:57 PM

# Testimony

James Comey on Trump: 'I was honestly concerned that he might lie about the nature of our meeting'

Comey was testifying today before the US Senate.

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Jun 8th 2017, 3:50 PM

# trump v comey

An increasingly isolated Donald Trump joins the battle of his life

Former FBI boss James Comey will testify that Trump urged him to shelve a major counter-espionage probe.

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Jun 8th 2017, 8:36 AM

# an seanad

Senator suggests using lasers to keep 'aggressive' seagulls at bay

Senators continue the fight against loud, aggressive seagulls.

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Mar 9th 2017, 11:06 AM

# climate change sceptic

Democrats stayed up all night trying to stop this man becoming US environment chief (they failed)

Scott Pruitt has sued the EPA a number of times in the past.

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Feb 17th 2017, 8:56 PM

# Russia Today

US Senate planning probe into Russian spying, Trump planning to end Russian sanctions

Meanwhile, the President-Elect says he may scrap sanctions of Russia recently put in place by President Obama.

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Jan 14th 2017, 9:43 AM

# Protests

Jeff Sessions says he'd be a fair Attorney General and defy Trump if necessary

Civil rights advocates have rallied against his nomination, with protesters attending today’s Senate hearing.

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Jan 10th 2017, 4:59 PM

# the brexit effect

Explainer: Is this Italian about to deliver another bloody nose to establishment politics?

Beppe Grillo’s opposition to a crucial referendum could spell the end for the current Prime Minister.

10.5k

Dec 3rd 2016, 8:45 AM

# holding power

Republicans look set to hold House of Representatives and Senate

While the final numbers aren’t in, it looks like yet more good news for the Republican Party.

11.4k

Nov 9th 2016, 6:26 AM

# Orlando

Four proposals to bring in tighter gun controls in the US are rejected

The Republican-controlled Senate couldn’t even agree to restrict the sale of firearms to suspected terrorists.

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Jun 21st 2016, 7:36 AM

# Senate

US Democrats end 14-hour filibuster demanding stronger gun laws

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy spoke about the Newtown school massacre, which saw the loss of 26 people, mostly children, in 2012.

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Jun 16th 2016, 9:01 AM

# Hate Mail

Bill Cosby accuser says she receives hate mail from 'diehard fans and rape apologists'

Lili Bernard is campaigning to have the statute of limitations removed from legislation in relation to sex crimes.

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Jun 13th 2016, 1:25 PM

# Privacy

The United States won't be able to listen in on phone calls after tonight

The USA Patriot Act which underpins the domestic activities of the National Security Agency is set to expire.

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May 31st 2015, 1:32 PM

# transition

Remember George Weah? He's just won a seat in Liberia's senate

The former AC Milan star declared himself a “born winner,” after trouncing the son of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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Dec 29th 2014, 8:28 PM

# Torture

'I'm not a doctor but...': Ex-CIA chief defends rectal rehydration of inmates

Michael Hayden claimed the report is wrong when it says the technique was used for interrogation.

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Dec 12th 2014, 7:35 PM

# midterm elections

Republicans eye the Senate in close midterm vote

Democrats could lose Senate seats in as many as 10 states.

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Nov 4th 2014, 10:55 PM

Voices

Opinion: US midterm elections – why they’re important to America and the world

The midterms are equally worthy of your attention as the US presidential elections.

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Oct 20th 2014, 10:30 PM

# changes in the chamber

Nine months after it was saved, the Seanad is finally being reformed

The proposals are intended to improve efficiency, but don’t address who can vote in Seanad elections.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 5:50 PM

# Dispute

Senator claims 'discrimination' as row erupts over sign language interpreter in the Dáil

A spokesperson for the Oireachtas has denied the claim.

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Jul 15th 2014, 2:14 PM

# Protests

Thailand's coup leaders to hold ousted government to give them "time to think"

Thailand’s fragile democracy has been repeatedly stunted by 19 actual or attempted coups since 1932.

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May 24th 2014, 4:06 PM

# Oops

Doh: 13% voted Yes when they meant No in Seanad referendum

A report by the Referendum Commission published today found that there was significant confusion over the ballot papers in October’s referendums.

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Dec 18th 2013, 10:50 PM

# Open for Business

US employees ordered to return to work today as shut down ends

President Barack Obama signed the measure which will raise the debt ceiling and reopen the federal government late last night.

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Oct 17th 2013, 8:48 AM

# us shutdown

Talks on landmark EU - US trade deal postponed as a result of shutdown

The negotiations had been due to begin in Brussels next week.

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Oct 5th 2013, 9:45 AM

# Shutdown

US shutdown enters third day after failed White House talks

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers home, museums and national parks are shut, much scientific research is on hold and the shutdown is now threatening already sluggish economic growth.

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Oct 3rd 2013, 7:50 AM

# Shutdown

US government shuts down after Obamacare row

Around 800,000 government workers will be sent home today with back-pay not guaranteed.

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Oct 1st 2013, 7:43 AM