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Democratic senator hits back at ‘smear’ after being accused of missing votes and skipping committee hearingsThe Philadelphia Inquirer’s editorial board has issued a sharp rebuke of Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman in a new opinion piece, urging him …
Joni Ernst makes light of fears that Medicaid cuts could be fatal, later filming a reply in what appeared to be a graveyardSenator Joni Ernst triggered fierce criticism after making light of voters’ fears that Republican Medicaid cuts could prove fatal…
Russ Vought defends Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill that will slash safety net programs Medicaid and Snap The White House budget director Russ Vought on Sunday dismissed as “totally ridiculous” fears expressed by voters that cuts to benefits in the huge …
Tuberville, who transitioned from college football coach to politician, aims to succeed Republican governor Kay IveyRepublican US senator Tommy Tuberville has officially entered the race for governor of Alabama, revealing a campaign website on Tuesday …
Prominent senators warn Trump to ‘get serious’ about addressing budget deficit or they will block ‘beautiful bill’Donald Trump has been warned by fiscal hawks within his own party in the US Senate that he must “get serious” about cutting government spe…
Bipartisan bill to created tax deduction of up to $25,000 now goes to House but experts have criticized measureUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Senate passed the No Tax on Tips Act on Tuesday after the Nevada senator Jacky Rosen brought the bill…
Chris Murphy says Trump strategically visited Gulf states ‘willing to pay him off’ as backlash rises against luxury offerDonald Trump’s acceptance of a $400m Boeing jet from Qatar is the “definition of corruption”, a leading Democrat said on Sunday, as…
Ben Cohen and others interrupted RFK Jr at hearing to protest Israel’s Gaza blockade and Medicaid cutsBen Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream, has been charged with “crowding and obstructing” others after he was arrested while protesti…
Health secretary demurs on questions about vaccine stance and defends Republican plans to cut healthcareThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, refused to say whether he would vaccinate his children if he had to choose today, and defended Republi…
Four senators, including Cory Booker, say they’ll press for vote against president’s plan to take $400m gift from QatarTop Democrats in the US Senate are pushing for a vote on the floor of the chamber censuring Donald Trump’s reported plan to accept a …