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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to approve dozens of nominees, acting on a rule change GOP leadership made last week that allows the chamber to confirm some of the president’s appointees in large batches instead of one at a time.
Democrats have introduced a first-of-its kind bill into the U.S. Senate to call on President Donald Trump to recognize a Palestinian state.
Logan Forsythe announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — You may not know the name Logan Forsythe, but you’ll recognize the men he worked for years to keep out of harm’s way.
US senators have drafted new legislation that would significantly expand US sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers, which Moscow has used to circumvent Western restrictions on its energy sector imposed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Committee that helps Republicans get elected to the U.S. Senate said Lindsey Graham’s challengers likely broke a federal campaign disclosure law.
A group of U.S. senators introduced the first Senate resolution to urge recognition of a Palestinian state, further signaling a shift in Washington sentiment toward Israel nearly two years into its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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Kentucky Newsmakers 9/21: US Senate candidate Logan Forsythe; WKYT Sports Director Lee K. Howard
On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Logan Forsythe and WKYT’s new sports director, Lee K. Howard.
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Senate confirms Mike Waltz as Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations after months of delays
The Senate confirmed Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The bipartisan vote on Friday filled the last vacancy in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after eight months of delays and the withdrawal of a previous nominee.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating Oct. 14 as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. Rick Scott led the effort.