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The sharp rise in gasoline prices, attributed to the Iran war, has led to bipartisan calls for reducing US gas taxes, with several Republican-run states declaring gas-tax holidays and Democratic senators introducing similar proposals.
Democratic senators have issued a warning to the Trump administration, cautioning against any illegal activities aimed at obstructing or stymying voting processes.
Eleven Democratic senators have sent a letter questioning the defense secretary's decision to cut programs aimed at protecting civilians, asserting that these orders endanger U.S. troops in relation to Iran.
The US Senate voted down measures seeking to block arms sales to Israel and to rein in President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, with most Democrats supporting the efforts to halt the arms sales.
A group of Democratic senators has called for a full and independent FCC review of the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing concerns over foreign ownership and investment. The $111 billion deal now faces challenges regarding its feasibility and potential for completion.
Democratic senators are under fire from Republicans for their vote on DHS funding, with Republicans claiming the agency is 'under attack' amid terror threats, while Democrats contend Republicans rejected an offer to spare disaster response from a government shutdown.
Two U.S. senators have introduced new Democratic bills aimed at cutting income taxes for millions of Americans by proposing supersized standard deductions. The legislation seeks to reduce people’s tax bills and provide financial relief.
Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are criticizing the Trump administration for failing to initiate a national security review of Paramount Skydance’s deal to acquire…
A group of Democratic senators is threatening an investigation into Paramount and has requested CEO David Ellison to preserve records regarding the company's contacts with Donald Trump over a Warner Bros. bid.
The Trump administration faces criticism for claiming climate savings while implementing new rules expected to raise US prices, repealing key Obama-era climate regulations, and drawing an inquiry from Democratic senators into EPA's actions.
Twelve Democratic senators have sent a letter to the CENTCOM commander, raising questions about a possible US role in Israel's 'mass evacuation zones' in Lebanon.
The U.S. Justice Department has concluded its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, some Democratic senators have warned that the probe could be reopened at any time.
The U.S. Senate has rejected efforts to block military aid and arms sales to Israel, ensuring continued support despite growing dissent. While the measure failed, a majority of Democratic senators voted in favor of halting the sales, signaling a shift in party sentiment.
A group of Democratic senators in the US Congress has called on the Trump administration not to extend the sanctions waiver for Russian oil loaded onto tankers, which is set to expire.
Democratic senators Schiff and Booker deflected blame over the DHS shutdown amid terror concerns in the U.S. on Sunday, as workers have gone weeks without pay.
Members of the US Congress introduced the 'Justice for Hind Rajab Act' on March 12, led by Democratic Senators Peter Welch and Chris Van Hollen, and Representatives Sara Jacobs and Joa, in a show of Palestinian solidarity.
Six senators from the Democratic Party in the US Senate announced on Monday that they are launching an intensified campaign to hold public hearings.
Democratic senators voiced alarm after a classified briefing on the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.
A Senate hearing saw a secretary on the defensive as Democratic senators demanded answers regarding the true cost of the Iran war and the broader Middle East conflict.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing regarding his independence from the administration and his proposed 'regime change' in Fed policies. He denied being a 'sock puppet' for Trump while sidestepping questions about the president's influence on rate policy.
Rights advocates are hailing a 'historic' shift as 40 out of 47 Democratic senators voted to block military bulldozers to Israel, indicating significant divisions in US support for the country.
The Department of Homeland Security has paused its plans to convert warehouses into ICE detention centers. This reconsideration comes as Democratic senators investigate alleged corruption related to the proposed facilities.
“It may be a friendly takeover, it may not be a friendly takeover,” Mr. Trump said; he added that he and Mr. Rubio would focus on that goal after the war with Iran
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba AP News
Leading Republican and Democratic senators involved in permitting reform are meeting as talks show signs of thawing, with speeding up the federal permitting process being a high priority for the energy and technology sectors.
Paramount's strategic legal move regarding its potential acquisition of Warner Bros. has raised concerns among Democratic Senators, as David Ellison's team aims to expedite the process if Paramount wins the bidding war against Netflix.
Ukraine's former energy minister German Galushchenko has been formally named as a suspect in a high-profile money laundering probe, investigators said Monday. The announcement comes one day after Galushchenko was detained by law enforcement attempting to leave Ukraine, and is the latest development in a corruption scandal in the energy sector that rocked the government last year. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports from Kharkiv.