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Ted Cruz, Better Known For Derailing Bills, Tries on a New Hat: Legislator

Senator Ted Cruz is rebranding to appear more bipartisan and capable of teamwork.
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McConnell chomping at the bit' to return as several ailing senators absent from Capitol

Three closely watched ailing senators remain away from the Capitol this week and it's not clear when they will return.One of them, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, has spoken directly with some members of his leadership team and conveyed to them he is doing well and anxious to get back to work.

White House signals support for Iraq war authorization repeal

The White House said Thursday it supports repealing two Iraq war power acts if Congress passes the repeal effort, as lawmakers work to reassert their authority in military intervention abroad.The Senate is expected to vote Thursday to advance the measures, which would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of force in Iraq.

Nebraska Lawmaker Enters Third Week of Filibustering to Block Anti-Trans Bills

Democratic state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has even filibustered through a bout of strep throat to keep her promise.An eagle statue is pictured outside the state capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska.ArmadilloCommander / iStock / Getty Images Plus A Nebraska state lawmaker has filibustered every piece of legislation that has been brought up for consideration in the state's unicameral legislature, fulfilling a vow she made three weeks ago to do so until Republicans agree to drop legislation seeking to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and abortion rights in the state.

Senate Dems confident they can repeal Iraq war authorizations - despite absences

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), who sponsored the measure along with Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), was still confident Tuesday that the measure would pass."We feel like we're gonna have well north of 60 votes," he said in a brief interview.On its face, the math looks good for the legislation, with 12 Republicans backing the bill - enough to hit the necessary 60 votes, provided Democrats hang together.

Senate tees up vote on Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India

Nearly two years after President Biden nominated him to be ambassador to India, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti may finally get a confirmation vote in the Senate.Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday set up the process of holding a vote on Garcetti's nomination as soon as next week as the former mayor's chances of confirmation grow increasingly positive.

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington's enduring commitment' to Kyiv against Moscow's invasion.Washington, DC The United States will supply Ukraine with Abrams tanks, President Joe Biden has announced, as Washington and its European allies step up their military aid for Kyiv.

McConnell chomping at the bit' to return as several ailing senators absent from Capitol

Three closely watched ailing senators remain away from the Capitol this week and it's not clear when they will return.One of them, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, has spoken directly with some members of his leadership team and conveyed to them he is doing well and anxious to get back to work.

White House signals support for Iraq war authorization repeal

The White House said Thursday it supports repealing two Iraq war power acts if Congress passes the repeal effort, as lawmakers work to reassert their authority in military intervention abroad.The Senate is expected to vote Thursday to advance the measures, which would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of force in Iraq.

Nebraska Lawmaker Enters Third Week of Filibustering to Block Anti-Trans Bills

Democratic state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has even filibustered through a bout of strep throat to keep her promise.An eagle statue is pictured outside the state capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska.ArmadilloCommander / iStock / Getty Images Plus A Nebraska state lawmaker has filibustered every piece of legislation that has been brought up for consideration in the state's unicameral legislature, fulfilling a vow she made three weeks ago to do so until Republicans agree to drop legislation seeking to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and abortion rights in the state.

Senate Dems confident they can repeal Iraq war authorizations - despite absences

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), who sponsored the measure along with Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), was still confident Tuesday that the measure would pass."We feel like we're gonna have well north of 60 votes," he said in a brief interview.On its face, the math looks good for the legislation, with 12 Republicans backing the bill - enough to hit the necessary 60 votes, provided Democrats hang together.

Senate tees up vote on Eric Garcetti's nomination to be ambassador to India

Nearly two years after President Biden nominated him to be ambassador to India, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti may finally get a confirmation vote in the Senate.Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday set up the process of holding a vote on Garcetti's nomination as soon as next week as the former mayor's chances of confirmation grow increasingly positive.

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington's enduring commitment' to Kyiv against Moscow's invasion.Washington, DC The United States will supply Ukraine with Abrams tanks, President Joe Biden has announced, as Washington and its European allies step up their military aid for Kyiv.
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Texas veteran who entered Senate chamber in military gear on January 6 sentenced to two years in prison

A US Air Force veteran who entered the Senate chambers in military gear during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison.Larry Brock, 55, was found guilty on six charges, including the felony of obstruction of an official proceeding, during a bench trial in November 2022.

Prosecutors refute claims Tucker Carlson's airing of security footage exonerates January 6 defendants

Federal prosecutors on Sunday pushed back against claims that a video of so-called QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley that was shown by Fox News's Tucker Carlson exonerated anyone in the mob at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.In court filings Sunday, federal prosecutors said that video did not show Chansley, who was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his actions on January 6, facing off with officers for half an hour outside the Senate chamber or when Chansley refused to be escorted out of the Capitol by an officer and only left after being forcibly removed.

Texas veteran who entered Senate chamber in military gear on January 6 sentenced to two years in prison

A US Air Force veteran who entered the Senate chambers in military gear during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison.Larry Brock, 55, was found guilty on six charges, including the felony of obstruction of an official proceeding, during a bench trial in November 2022.

Prosecutors refute claims Tucker Carlson's airing of security footage exonerates January 6 defendants

Federal prosecutors on Sunday pushed back against claims that a video of so-called QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley that was shown by Fox News's Tucker Carlson exonerated anyone in the mob at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.In court filings Sunday, federal prosecutors said that video did not show Chansley, who was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his actions on January 6, facing off with officers for half an hour outside the Senate chamber or when Chansley refused to be escorted out of the Capitol by an officer and only left after being forcibly removed.
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New Mexico senator Bill Soules wants to make roasted chile the official state aroma

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New Mexico state senator Bill Soules about his proposed bill to make roasted chile the official aroma of the Land of Enchantment.SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Every state in the United States has its own flag, flower, animal and song.(SOUNDBITE OF UNIDENTIFIED ARTIST'S "O FAIR NEW MEXICO") SIMON: "O Fair New Mexico."
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