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Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin As America’s 17th EPA Administrator

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Lee Zeldin as the nation’s 17th administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8h

Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead EPA as Trump vows to cut climate rules

The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles. The vote was 56-42 in Zeldin's favor.

The New York Times · 6h

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin to Head E.P.A.

The former New York congressman has little experience in environmental policy. He is expected to follow orders to weaken climate rules.

Trump, Senate

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 25m

Trump's FBI director pick, Kash Patel, to face skeptical Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI, is to encounter deeply skeptical questioning from Democratic senators about his loyalty to the president and stated desire to overhaul the bureau as he faces a high-stakes hearing that will help determine his path toward confirmation.

CBS News · 1d

Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks

President Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kicked off earlier this month.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 12h

Cabinet tracker: Senate gets faster start on confirming Trump nominees

The Senate has confirmed five members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet since he assumed office on Jan. 20, with five more ready for floor action in the coming days. The pace is faster than in 2017,

RFK Jr, Senate

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 7h

5 Key Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s First Senate Confirmation Hearing

Kennedy’s confirmation vote in the Senate is sure to be a close one. If even just a few Republicans don’t support Kennedy, the bid could result in failure.

Fox News · 4h

RFK Jr. faces tough questions from Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing

Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff has the latest on the Senate confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on ‘Special Report.’

The Boston Globe · 5h

The Senate Republican who could play a key role in RFK Jr.‘s confirmation

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana quietly conducted a revealing cross-examination of Kennedy on Wednesday, ahead of the hearing on Thursday that he will lead. He could be a key vote to watch.

Senate Bill 2, school voucher

Austin American-Statesman · 9h

Texas Senate committee quickly ushers school voucher bill, full chamber consideration next

After hours of testimony Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education advanced Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill, setting it up for a floor vote.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas senators spar over whether school voucher proposal prioritizes vulnerable students

Under Senate Bill 2, families whose income is 500% at or below the federal poverty level would be considered a low-income household. Democrats say the roof is too high.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Texas Senate school voucher plan gives students $10k to pay for private education

The proposal, a priority of Gov. Greg Abbott, budgets $1 billion over the next two years to fund the private school vouchers.

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Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities ...

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Iowa House won't pass bill allowing castration for sex crimes. Will it move in the Senate?

Opponents of the bill say surgical castration isn't needed in Iowa because of preexisting punishments for those convicted of ...

Democrat Appears to Flip Iowa State Senate Seat in a Boost for the Party

Republicans still have large legislative majorities in Iowa, but a Democrat’s apparent win in a solidly conservative area ...

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Iconic Oregon House, Senate carpets featured in new merchandise at Capitol pop-up store

The floor covering in the House chamber is adorned with the state tree, the Douglas fir, while chinook salmon and wheat are ...

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Ohio Senate Republicans revive bill to restrict recreational marijuana

The new House Speaker, cousin to the Senate bill sponsor, is more receptive to tightening Ohio’s marijuana law, and ...

Kansas Senate advances bill that'd ban gender-affirming care for minors

The Kansas House and Senate were working on parallel bills and both had hearings on Tuesday. The Republican-sponsored bills ...

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DFL leadership reacts after party retakes MN Senate majority

Minnesota’s Senate is back to 67 members after starting the year in a tie. The DFL regained its majority in the state Senate after a special election on Tuesday night.

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Trump Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Clears Senate Panel

The Republican-led U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday advanced President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee ...

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