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Tuberville under pressure from Republicans over military holds, says he is reviewing options

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said heโ€™s open to negotiating an end to his blockade of almost 400 military nominees after meeting with fellow Republican senators, signaling a shift after he has dug in on his protest of a Pentagon abortion policy for more than nine months.

Senate confirms three military officers as Sen. Tuberville holds up hundreds more

The Senate has confirmed three top military officers, including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

GOP senators sharply question Pentagon nominee about Biden administration's foreign policies

A Senate hearing on the nomination of the official to be the Pentagonโ€™s top policy adviser was dominated by Republicans expressing their frustrations with the Biden administrationโ€™s foreign policies.

Soaring egg prices prompt demands for price-gouging probe

With egg prices more than doubling in the past year, calls are coming for an investigation into possible price gouging.

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.

EXPLAINER: What happens to Europe's energy if Russia acts?

Fears are rising about what would happen to Europeโ€™s energy supply if Russia were to invade Ukraine and then shut off its natural gas in retaliation for U.S. and European sanctions.

Senate sends Biden big defense bill, plans new war memorial

Congress has sent President Joe Biden a $768.2 billion defense bill that makes landmark changes to the way the military handles sexual assaults and keeps women out of the draft.

Medicare urged to flex its power and slash back premium hike

The head of a Senate panel that oversees Medicare says the Biden administration should cut back a hefty premium increase soon to hit millions of enrollees.

Reaction to Bob Dole's death from US dignitaries, veterans

U.S. leaders and military veterans are mourning the loss of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, a World War II veteran and former Republican presidential candidate who served in Congress for 36 years.

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

Former Sen. Carl Levin, a powerful voice for the military during his career as Michiganโ€™s longest-serving U.S. senator, has died.

Ex-Sen. Levin, Michiganโ€™s longest-serving senator, has died

Ex-Sen. Levin, Michiganโ€™s longest-serving senator, has died

Former Sen. Carl Levin, a powerful voice for the military during his career as Michiganโ€™s longest-serving U.S. senator, has died.

Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules

Senators to watch as Dems debate changing filibuster rules

Looming over the Senate Democrats this year is a decision that could fundamentally change Congress as it has operated for decades.

Senator: Military justice changes must go beyond sex cases

Senator: Military justice changes must go beyond sex cases

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is on the brink of success in her yearslong campaign to get sexual assault cases removed from the military chain of command.

Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military

Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military

Momentum is building in Congress for taking sexual assault prosecution authority out of the hands of military commanders.

Biden to pull US troops from Afghanistan, end 'forever war'

Biden to pull US troops from Afghanistan, end 'forever war'

President Joe Biden says he will withdraw the remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan and end America's longest war.

The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?

The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?

President Joe Bidens administration is cutting things close on a nationwide eviction moratorium, which is set to expire in less than a week. Housing advocates are confident the ban, due to expire March 31, will be extended for several months and possibly even strengthened. Last week, Dunn said, a HUD official conducted a call with housing advocates to field opinions on a new, streamlined form that tenants can use in order to gain protection from eviction. โ€œThe question is: What is the extension going to look like?โ€Dunn and others would like to see the moratorium extended and improved. Bidenโ€™s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package included more than $25 billion in emergency rental assistance, plus more to help tenants who were behind on their utilities, but no extension of the eviction moratorium.

The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?

The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?

Still, they argue the existing moratorium hasnโ€™t been a blanket protection and say thousands of families have been evicted for other reasons beyond nonpayment of rent. Eric Dunn, director of litigation for the National Housing Law Project, noted signs that a decision has already quietly been made. โ€œThe question is: What is the extension going to look like?โ€Dunn and others would like to see the moratorium extended and improved. Bidenโ€™s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package included more than $25 billion in emergency rental assistance, plus more to help tenants who were behind on their utilities, but no extension of the eviction moratorium. One of the biggest changes being advocated is for Biden to make the ban's protection's automatic and universal.

GOP senators criticize Pentagon nominee's 'partisan' tweets

GOP senators criticize Pentagon nominee's 'partisan' tweets

FILE - This April 19, 2019 file photo shows a sign for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)WASHINGTON โ€“ The Biden administration's nominee for top Pentagon policy adviser was met with sharp criticism from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, including accusations that he has been too partisan. And a number of GOP senators said they were troubled by partisan tweets Kohl put out during Donald Trump's presidency and they would oppose his nomination. And he told the panel, โ€œThis is not a political job, itโ€™s a policy job ... Others, including the panel chairman, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., sought commitments on improving Pentagon policies and relations with other countries that soured during Trump's tenure.

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

The 81-13 vote in the Senate on the widely popular defense bill followed an earlier 322-87 override vote in the House. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a close Trump ally, hailed the override vote. The bipartisan overrides on the defense bill showed the limits of Trumpโ€™s influence in the final weeks of his term. Only seven GOP senators voted with Trump to oppose the defense bill override. Sanders and five other liberals who opposed the defense bill also voted against the override.

Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill

Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill

Trump on Tuesday slammed GOP lawmakers on Twitter, charging that โ€œWeak and tired Republican โ€˜leadershipโ€™ will allow the bad Defense Bill to pass.โ€ณTrump called the override vote a โ€œdisgraceful act of cowardice and total submission by weak people to Big Tech. !โ€ณThe 322-87 vote in the House sends the override effort to the Senate, where the exact timing of a vote is uncertain. The House veto override was supported by 212 Democrats, 109 Republicans and an independent. Reed called the Dec. 23 veto โ€œTrumpโ€™s parting gift to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and a lump of coal for our troops. The defense bill guides Pentagon policy and cements decisions about troop levels, new weapons systems and military readiness, personnel policy and other military goals.

Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill

Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill

Trump slammed GOP lawmakers on Twitter, charging that โ€œWeak and tired Republican โ€˜leadershipโ€™ will allow the bad Defense Bill to pass.โ€ณTrump called the override vote a โ€œdisgraceful act of cowardice and total submission by weak people to Big Tech. !โ€ณThe 322-87 vote in the House sends the override effort to the Senate, where the exact timing of a vote is uncertain. The House veto override was supported by 212 Democrats, 109 Republicans and an independent. Reed called the Dec. 23 veto โ€œTrumpโ€™s parting gift to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and a lump of coal for our troops. The defense bill guides Pentagon policy and cements decisions about troop levels, new weapons systems and military readiness, personnel policy and other military goals.

House votes to override Trumpโ€™s veto of defense bill

House votes to override Trumpโ€™s veto of defense bill

(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)WASHINGTON โ€“ The Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly Monday to override President Donald Trumpโ€™s veto of a defense policy bill, setting the stage for what would be the first veto override of his presidency. House members voted 322-87 to override the veto, well above the two-thirds needed to override. Trump rejected the defense bill last week, saying it failed to limit social media companies he claims were biased against him during his failed reelection campaign. The veto override was supported by 212 Democrats, 109 Republicans and an independent. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a rare break with Trump, had urged passage of the defense bill despite Trumpโ€™s veto threat.

Biden makes pitch for retired general to be Pentagon chief

Biden makes pitch for retired general to be Pentagon chief

Biden countered the concerns by arguing that Austin knows that a Pentagon chief's duties are different from those of a military officer. But the requirement for a congressional waiver makes getting him installed as Pentagon chief more complicated than usual. Austin retired in 2016 after 41 years in the Army and has never held a political position. Some prominent Democrats opposed the Mattis waiver, and among those who voted for it, Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island expressed doubts. Biden has known Austin at least since the general's years leading U.S. and coalition troops in Iraq while Biden was vice president.

Voters strip โ€˜Plantationsโ€™ from Rhode Islandโ€™s formal name

Voters strip โ€˜Plantationsโ€™ from Rhode Islandโ€™s formal name

(AP Photo/Susan E. Bouchard, File)Rhode Island will now be officially known as ... Rhode Island. Officially, Rhode Island was incorporated as The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations when it declared statehood in 1790. Although the word โ€œPlantationsโ€ in Rhode Islandโ€™s name does not specifically refer to a place where slaves labored, the measureโ€™s backers insisted it still offends, especially since Rhode Islandโ€™s ties to the slave trade are undeniably deep. The formal vote for House speaker, however, wonโ€™t happen until January, when the new legislature convenes. Mattiello rose to House speaker in 2014 after then-Speaker Gordon Fox resigned amid a public corruption investigation.

Senate Latest: Kelly win gives Arizona 2 Democratic senators

Senate Latest: Kelly win gives Arizona 2 Democratic senators

The former astronaut defeated Republican Sen. Martha McSally, who was appointed to the seat after McCainโ€™s death in 2018. Dainesโ€™ first election in 2014 broke a Democratic lock on the Senate seat that had lasted more than 100 years. The six-term congressman from northern New Mexico defeated Republican Mark Ronchetti, a former television meteorologist, and Libertarian Bob Walsh. Reed cruised to victory over Waters, an investment consultant who mounted earlier unsuccessful campaigns for state Senate and U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. Warner defeated Republican challenger Daniel Gade in a low-key race in which the incumbent had a massive cash advantage.

Trump loyalist gets Defense post as Senate nomination stalls

Trump loyalist gets Defense post as Senate nomination stalls

Gen. Anthony Tata to a job performing the duties of the deputy undersecretary for defense policy, amid ongoing furor over offensive remarks Tata made, including about Islam. Last week the Senate canceled a hearing on Tata's nomination to become defense undersecretary for policy, the third-highest civilian post at the Pentagon. Tata, who also has been a Fox News commentator, withdrew his name from consideration for the undersecretary job over the weekend, and was then appointed by Trump to serve in the deputy's post. James Anderson, who had been serving as Rood's deputy, is currently the acting policy undersecretary the job Tata was initially nominated to fill. Officials who carry the acting title have more authority than those who are performing the duties of the job.

Trump, GOP ally vow Confederate base names won't change

Trump, GOP ally vow Confederate base names won't change

Forty-nine GOP senators voted for the defense bill that includes the base-renaming, while just four Republicans voted against it. The aide steered a reporter to a statement McConnell made on the Senate floor praising the defense bill and its strong bipartisan support. There are 10 Army posts named for Confederate military leaders, including Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Benning in Georgia, Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Forts Robert E. Lee and A.P. The House bill would require the base names to be changed within a year, while the Senate would give the military three years to rename them. The Senates top Democrat, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, has dared Trump to veto the defense bill over Confederate base names.

Congress defies Trump veto threat on Confederate base names

Congress defies Trump veto threat on Confederate base names

WASHINGTON The Senate on Thursday joined the House in defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump to approve defense legislation that would remove the names of Confederate officers from American military bases such as Fort Bragg and Fort Benning. The Senate approved the annual policy measure, 86-14, a margin that suggests more than enough support to override a potential Trump veto. The White House said in a statement this week that it supports the overall spending figure but expressed serious concerns about the House bill, including the mandate on base renaming. President Trump is deploying dangerous authoritarian tactics on our streets as a twisted campaign strategy,'' Merkley said in a statement explaining his vote against the defense bill. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., called Merkley's proposal nothing more than "political messaging ... designed to exploit violence in the streets for political gain and defeat President Trump.''

Summer may decide fate of lead shots in virus vaccine race

Summer may decide fate of lead shots in virus vaccine race

Many scientists dont expect a coronavirus vaccine to be nearly as protective as the measles shot. If the best COVID-19 vaccine is only 50% effective, "thats still to me a great vaccine, said Dr. Drew Weissman of the University of Pennsylvania. About 15 experimental COVID-19 vaccines are in various stages of human studies worldwide. Nothing is going to be easy.The Oxford shot, with a 10,000-person study underway in England, already encountered that hurdle. EXPECT IMPERFECT PROTECTIONAnimal research suggests COVID-19 vaccines could prevent serious disease but may not completely block infection.

Virus-sapped bus lines see road to ruin without federal help

Virus-sapped bus lines see road to ruin without federal help

America's private buses are ground to a halt, and members of the industry say they need federal assistance to help the country get back to work and play. Theyll never be seen from again.Rail lines, public transit systems and the airline industry received billions in aid as part of the federal coronavirus relieft act. The private bus industry, however, has largely been left to fend for itself. The industry, the senators said, faces a long road to recovery and is missing out at a critical time. While other transportation sectors can get federal grants and loans, bus lines have only the Paycheck Protection Program, he said.

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