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GOP, Trump and Senate

The Hill on MSN · 22h

Senate GOP readies ‘nuclear’ option, set for August break after nominations deal falls apart

The Senate is set to finally begin its August recess without a deal on nominations as Republicans are intent on moving forward with a rules change to limit length of time spent on individual

Fox News on MSN · 2d

Senate GOP threatens to 'grind it out' through August as Trump nominees face Democratic delays

Senate Republicans push through Trump nominees as Democrats use delaying tactics, with GOP leaders threatening to cancel August recess to confirm pending appointments.

POLITICO on MSN · 20h

Senators leave Washington without Trump nominees deal

Senate Republicans left Washington for the summer without a deal to quickly confirm dozens of nominees — but they are vowing to come back this fall and change the rules to clear the partisan logjam. Majority Leader John Thune locked in the plan shortly after meeting with GOP senators Saturday night.

Fancy Farm, Senate and McConnell

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm

A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a rapid-fire Republican political skirmish on Saturday, as three candidates competing to succeed longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell tried to pick apart one another while seeking early momentum in their 2026 primary campaign.

USA TODAY · 1h

Senate candidates seeking McConnell seat trade jabs at Fancy Farm. See updates

Kentucky voters can expect a political showdown from senate candidates vying for Mitch McConnell's seat at Fancy Farm picnic.

Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 20h

Kentucky GOP Senate candidates get combative on the Fancy Farm stage

Senate candidate Nate Morris to opponents: "Show us the seat of your britches so we can understand exactly where Mitch's hand goes in."

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Senate GOP threatens confirmations rule change amid Democrats' "path of obstruction" on Trump's nominees

Senate Republicans are mulling a possible rule change to allow them to more swiftly confirm President Trump's nominees amid ...

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GOP Senate leader rejects Trump call for end to bipartisan judicial nomination tradition

Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump’s call to disregard a Senate tradition to ...

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Inside the GOP blowup over Brian Kemp’s Georgia Senate pick: ‘It’s a dumpster fire’

A fragile peace between Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump‘s world is collapsing over Georgia’s Senate race, ...

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Trump to Schumer as Senate leaves for recess: ‘Go to hell’

The Senate left Washington for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of Trump nominees.

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Republicans consider changing Senate rules to speed confirmation of Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are considering changing Senate rules to speed up confirmation of President Donald Trump’s executive ...

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Candidate recruitment failures may haunt Senate Republicans in 2026

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) announced that he will pass on the 2026 open seat race, just as he did in 2022 ...

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Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a ...

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'Drag him out': Senate Republicans call on Powell to lower rates after poor jobs report

Senate Republicans demand that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lower interest rates after a subpar July jobs report, with ...

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