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Venezuela, Senate and drug boat strikes

Senate Republicans block bipartisan effort to halt military action, drug boat strikes in the Caribbean

They argued that the strikes, and possible intervention on the ground, shouldn’t be able to continue without congressional authorization.

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Senate rejects bipartisan resolution that would block Trump military action against Venezuela

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US Senate to consider war powers resolution to block strike on Venezuela

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Rubio, Hegseth Brief Lawmakers on Boat Strikes After Congressional Frustration

Top Trump administration officials briefed members of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday about strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off Venezuela, after frustration in Congress ...

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Senate to vote on legislation to limit Trump administration from attacking Venezuela

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Trump administration officials speak with Congress about strikes on alleged drug boats

GOP, Senate and government shutdown

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Senate vote fails for 14th time, ensuring longest government shutdown in history: Recap

The ongoing government shutdown will become the longest in United States history, even as millions of Americans feel the increasingly painful consequences of the crisis on their daily lives.

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Government shutdown live updates as Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote

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Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever

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The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown

Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed...

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U.S. Government Shutdown Stretches to Record 36 Days, Continues Risk of Derailing Crypto Bill

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Senate Republicans brush off Trump's push to end filibuster

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The Latest: Trump unveils deal to lower costs on obesity drugs

Grassroots Democratic groups nationwide touted Tuesday’s election results as voter approval of the shutdown strategy — and warned lawmakers against cutting a deal too soon.

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Senate Democrats to consider Republican offer as record US shutdown drags on

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November 5, 2025 – Government shutdown and Trump adminstration news

Senate GOP blocks war-powers curb on Trump as U.S.–Venezuela standoff deepens

Senate blocks resolution to Venezuela war powers measure as Schumer warns Trump is “leading troops over the Rubicon”

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Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue

Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections, and the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.

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Chuck Grassley says he rejected Senate move to end Trump's tariffs to let plan 'work out'

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, a free trade proponent, says he voted against the Senate measure "to give the president's plan (time) to work out."

The Soup That's Been Served Every Day At The United States Senate For Over A Century

The United States senate is an institution full of traditions, including culinary ones. A particular soup recipe has been on their menu for years.

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Senate to vote on war powers resolution aimed at blocking U.S. strikes on Venezuela

Senators will take up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.

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Cornyn “open to” changing Senate filibuster, Hunt and Paxton back Trump’s call to scrap it

The president has sharpened his calls for Senate Republicans to kill the longstanding legislative maneuver, saying the GOP’s electoral success could hinge on it.

Longest Government Shutdown Ever In US History—Day 36

The United States faces its longest-ever government shutdown while lawmakers struggle to reach a bipartisan deal.

US Senate: Six races to watch in 2026 midterm election

Democrats face an uphill battle to recapture a U.S. Senate majority in the November 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans are defending just two seats seen as competitive by nonpartisan analysts and hold a 53-47 majority.