The US Senate has passed a Republican-backed funding bill with a 54-46 vote, preventing a government shutdown. However, the move has exposed a deep divide among Democrats, with some siding with the GOP. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s reversal on the issue has sparked outrage within his party. Will President Trump sign the bill?

Democrats split as senate passes GOP funding bill to avert shutdown

Howard Lutnick, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new U.S. Commerce Secretary after a 54-45 Senate vote. His appointment is likely to impact major U.S. economic policies moving forward.

Trump ally Howard Lutnick confirmed as new commerce secretary

Tulsi Gabbard, appointed as Director of National Intelligence under President Donald Trump, saw her confirmation pass the Senate with a 52-48 vote. The confirmation followed initial Republican skepticism but eventually led to party unity, except for Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who cast the lone GOP vote against her.

US: Senate confirms appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

The Senate has started the confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary, with discussions focused on his qualifications and policies he plans to implement if confirmed.

RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing for health secretary begins in Senate

It was not only the outgoing US Secretary of State who was heckled during his last press conference. The incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had a similar experience when some protesters disrupted his Senate confirmation hearings. As Rubio discussed foreign policy approaches, an attendee yelled in Spanish, expressing her opposition to sanctions on Latin American nations. Watch in for more details!

US Senate Confirmation Hearings Disrupted: Protesters Shout At Trump's US Secretary Of Sate Pick

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary is facing Senators for his confirmation hearing, being grilled over allegations of misconduct. Let's listen in

US: Senate grills Pete Hegseth on military diversity, sexual assault claim

Lara Trump has withdrawn from the Senate race, hinting at a major upcoming announcement.



USA: Lara Trump Drops Out of Senate Race, Teases 'Big Announcement'

Lara Trump has withdrawn from the Senate race, hinting at a major upcoming announcement.

US President-elect Donald Trump demanded that Republican lawmakers allow him to appoint key officials without a Senate confirmation vote. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump Eyes Bypass of Senate Confirmation Vote

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov 10) demanded that Republican senators allow him to bypass the Senate confirmation process for key appointments. This, as per reports, aims to sidestep Democratic opposition and maintain momentum for his administration.

Trump seeks to bypass Senate confirmation process with 'recess appointments'. Here's what it means

The Pakistan Senate has approved the 26th constitution amendment bill in favor with two- third of the majority, four members voted against it. The motion was carried with a two-third majority. Watch to know more on this.

Pakistan's Senate Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill

Kenya's senate voted to dismiss Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office by impeachment on five out of 11 charges levelled against him on Thursday, in an unprecedented move that risks pushing the country towards a political crisis.

Kenyan Senate impeaches deputy president Rigathi Gachagua over 'corruption'

The political stands in Thailand are shifting, the country's Election Commission has taken a significant step towards limiting military influence in the Senate. Watch in for more details!

Thailand unveils new Senate, 200 new Senators to replace Upper House

Thailand Election Commission endorses 200 new senators

Columbia University senate has passed a resolution proposing a task force to oversee “corrective actions” in connection to the administrative policies. This comes amid the escalating tensions at Columbia University and other campuses regarding protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.

Columbia faculty senate passes resolution over administrative handling of anti-Israel protests

A key foreign policy move in Washington, US President Joe Biden signed legislation Wednesday providing $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of tense negotiations in the US Congress. Watch in for more details!

US approves over $60 billion aid to Ukraine

A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies.

US Senate passes $95 bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan | Biden signs foreign aid bill into law

After months of delay, the US Senate successfully passed a $95 billion package aimed at providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

US Senate passes $95 bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan. All three bills to be combined into single amendment in Senate. Watch in for more details!

Israel war: US House greenlights $26.32 billion Israel aid

The US Senate on Wednesday (April 17) quickly dismissed two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, calling them "unconstitutional.

US Senate rejects impeachment charges against Biden's top border official Mayorkas

It's a race against time for the Democrats in the US Senate as they need to pass a $1.2 trillion- funding bill before 400 am GMT or 9:30 am Indian Standard Time today. Earlier the Republican held US House of Representatives passed the bill 286 against 134.

US: Funding bill seeks senate nod

The United States Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, on Wednesday (Mar 6) said he would support his party’s frontrunner Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election.

US Presidential Election 2024: Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorses Trump for president

Approaching is one of the pivotal days in the United States election calendar. Scheduled for March 5, ‘Super Tuesday’ anticipates the participation of millions of voters who will cast their ballots in presidential primaries and caucuses across over a dozen states.

What is Super Tuesday and why does it matter? Here's all you need to know

Pakistan is mining a ban on social media as resolution to ban social media platforms such as X, YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook has reached Pakistan's Senate. This resolution is scheduled for debate on Monday. As per Senate Secretariat documents, the resolution is aimed at the younger generation for what it perceives as negative and devastating effects of social media. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Social Media Debate: Resolution to ban social media reaches Pak senate

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