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Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 to end the Senators’ season-high winning streak at 6
11 hours, 16 minutes ago

Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 to end the Senators’ season-high winning streak at 6

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Zach Hyman broke a tie on a power play late in the second period, Stuart Skinner made 20 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 on Sunday night to end the Senators’ season-high winning streak at six games. Leevi Merilainen made 12 saves for Ottawa after replacing the injured Linus Ullmark to start the second period. …

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Senators extend win streak to 6 games with 5-4 OT victory over Canucks
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Senators extend win streak to 6 games with 5-4 OT victory over Canucks

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Jake Sanderson scored 15 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators stretched their win streak to six games with a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Shane Pinto scored twice for the Senators, Claude Giroux added a goal and Josh Norris scored short-handed. Brock Boeser scored twice for the Canucks, and Quinn Hughes …

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'Diplomatic clown car': Trump buried over 'outrageously bad appointments' of ambassadors
2 days, 1 hour ago

'Diplomatic clown car': Trump buried over 'outrageously bad appointments' of ambassadors

Raw Story  

Many of the people President-elect Donald Trump has appointed to represent the United States overseas are severely lacking in diplomatic experience, and several foreign policy experts are blasting the incoming president over his choice of diplomats. The Guardian reported that several of Trump's picks for U.S. ambassadors — like former NFL player Herschel Walker to the Bahamas and former Fox …

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'That is the story': Writer says 'GOP senators should be hounded mercilessly' on one issue
2 days, 23 hours ago

'That is the story': Writer says 'GOP senators should be hounded mercilessly' on one issue

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has made clear he wants the FBI to target his enemies – Liz Cheney, in particular – and a columnist called on fellow journalists and Democratic lawmakers to force Republicans to confront these threats. GOP lawmakers like Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Rick Scott have waved away the president-elect's threats as merely bluster, but The New Republic's Greg …

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Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China
3 days, 17 hours ago

Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China, barely a week after the two countries renewed cooperation for five more years to keep ties from deteriorating. In a letter Thursday to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the lawmakers, led by Sen. Jim Risch, the ranking member of …

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'Washington-speak': MSNBC's Jen Psaki laughs at senators' comments on Trump nominees
4 days, 2 hours ago

'Washington-speak': MSNBC's Jen Psaki laughs at senators' comments on Trump nominees

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," MSNBC host Jen Psaki couldn't contain her mirth on Thursday morning after co-host Wille Geist reported on comments made by senators on several of Donald Trump's more troublesome Cabinet nominees. With DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard, defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., slated to head of Health and Human Services, …

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'I would love to know what’s going on': Senate GOP baffled by derailed funding bill
4 days, 10 hours ago

'I would love to know what’s going on': Senate GOP baffled by derailed funding bill

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump doesn’t reclaim the White House until the new year, but he’s already leaving his mark on the nation’s Capitol — and that has Republicans freaking out. Maybe you know more than the rest of us,” Sen. Steve Daines — who’s credited with helping the GOP win back control of the Senate from his perch as chair …

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In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report
4 days, 15 hours ago

In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report

Politico  

The push follows allegations of sexual assault against Hegseth, as well as alcohol abuse and mismanagement during his tenure at two veterans groups. While it’s unlikely the FBI findings would be made public, they could still give Republican senators political cover to vote against Hegseth or support his defense. “I’ve encouraged all of the nominees, number one, be out front …

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As Trump makes fresh threats against Liz Cheney, Republican senators look the other way
4 days, 17 hours ago

As Trump makes fresh threats against Liz Cheney, Republican senators look the other way

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Republicans wasted little time following President-elect Trump’s orders to …

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Trump orders Senate GOP not to ‘fast-track’ confirmations — Will some nominees change?
4 days, 20 hours ago

Trump orders Senate GOP not to ‘fast-track’ confirmations — Will some nominees change?

Raw Story  

After strongly defending even his most controversial nominees, and amid growing skepticism, pushback, and occasional mockery, even from Republican senators, President-elect Donald Trump issued a confusing statement Tuesday night, ordering Senate Republicans to not "fast track" any "nominations." "To all Senate Republicans: NO DEAL WITH DEMOCRATS TO FAST TRACK NOMINATIONS AT THE END OF THIS CONGRESS," Trump wrote Tuesday night …

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'Retired' judges back in action: U.S. Senators share their theories on surprise comeback
4 days, 21 hours ago

'Retired' judges back in action: U.S. Senators share their theories on surprise comeback

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — As at least three Democratic-appointed judges changed their plans to move to senior status following President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection last month, four senators exclusively shared with Raw Story their theories — from financial to political — for the last-minute retirement changes. “It implicitly conveys concern on the part of judges who concluded that there's a real risk that …

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Trump nominees hitting walls as GOP senators start 'testing their limits': NYT analyst
4 days, 23 hours ago

Trump nominees hitting walls as GOP senators start 'testing their limits': NYT analyst

Raw Story  

Reacting to reports that several of Donald Trump's key cabinet nominees are facing more resistance than expected, a member of The New York Times editorial board claimed GOP lawmakers are seeing how far they can go opposing the president-elect. According to the NYT's Mara Gay, that could be a problem for Trump and his allies who have been ramping up …

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Why aren’t more Democrats speaking out against RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination?
5 days, 3 hours ago

Why aren’t more Democrats speaking out against RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination?

Raw Story  

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes the rounds on Capitol Hill, talking this week with Republican senators about his contentious nomination to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, and as the media continues to unearth even more highly controversial statements the anti-vaccine advocate has made, almost 20 GOP lawmakers have begun to voice their support for the Trump nominee, …

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Just 4 Dem senators are firm 'no' votes on RFK: report
5 days, 14 hours ago

Just 4 Dem senators are firm 'no' votes on RFK: report

Raw Story  

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes the rounds on Capitol Hill, talking this week with Republican senators about his contentious nomination to be secretary of Health and Human Services, and as the media continues to unearth even more highly controversial statements the anti-vaccine advocate has made, almost 20 GOP lawmakers have begun to voice their support for the Trump nominee, …

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Senators warn that Pete Hegseth’s hearings will echo Brett Kavanaugh’s with fervor from both sides
5 days, 23 hours ago

Senators warn that Pete Hegseth’s hearings will echo Brett Kavanaugh’s with fervor from both sides

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Republicans fear that the confirmation hearings for secretary of …

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'Not going to be upset': Morning Joe says 'backfiring' Trump ready to dump Cabinet picks
6 days, 3 hours ago

'Not going to be upset': Morning Joe says 'backfiring' Trump ready to dump Cabinet picks

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough noticed a telling remark in Donald Trump's surprise news conference Monday that the host said indicated softening support for two of the president-elect's nominees. The president-elect spoke to reporters at his at Mar-a-Lago club, and he indicated that he would call for primary challenges to Republican senators who voted against his nominees for "stupid reasons," but would …

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Senators launch probe into sale-leaseback company, citing NPR's reporting
6 days, 15 hours ago

Senators launch probe into sale-leaseback company, citing NPR's reporting

NPR  

Senators launch probe into sale-leaseback company, citing NPR's reporting toggle caption Sylvia Jarrus for NPR A group of U.S. In a letter to EasyKnock on Monday, citing NPR's reporting, senators expressed concern about how these deals have affected homeowners who turned to the company in moments of financial stress. Sponsor Message "We are deeply concerned about EasyKnock's lasting impact on …

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Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief
6 days, 15 hours ago

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief

NPR  

Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat who joined the Republican party this year, is facing an uphill battle to win Senate confirmation as country's top intel chief. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Senators have spent the past several weeks meeting with President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks that include some more …

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RFK Jr. Courts Republicans in Effort to Secure Top Health Job
6 days, 18 hours ago

RFK Jr. Courts Republicans in Effort to Secure Top Health Job

Live Mint  

-- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is meeting with Republican senators who are seeking to better understand his views on abortion and vaccine policy as he courts their support this week for his nomination to the top role at the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy’s meetings with Republicans on key Senate committees are slated to run throughout the week, …

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Michael Steele Slams What GOP Senators Are Doing Right Now: ‘Such A Farce’
1 week ago

Michael Steele Slams What GOP Senators Are Doing Right Now: ‘Such A Farce’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Steele slammed the visits of Donald Trump’s more controversial Cabinet picks to GOP senators ― purportedly to butter them up or assuage their concerns ahead of confirmation hearings ― as “such a farce” as he suggested the nominees will end up getting confirmed anyway due to the lawmakers’ subservience to the president-elect. “All this drama right …

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'Never again': MAGA attorney threatens 'attitude adjustment' for senators opposing Trump
1 week ago

'Never again': MAGA attorney threatens 'attitude adjustment' for senators opposing Trump

Raw Story  

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina stirred things up in MAGA world over the weekend when he suggested that Donald Trump's current strategy for backing his nominees could backfire. Tillis gave an interview with Fox News, during which he spoke out about Trump's pressure campaign to get his controversial nominees, such as Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard and Pete …

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December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news
54 years, 11 months ago

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina blames “third parties,” not the president-elect, for pressure on senators to fall in line behind Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. “I don’t believe that it’s coming directly out of Mar-a-Lago,” Tillis said of the pressure campaigns in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” “If people want to play the outside game, then they run …

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Reporter spills about Trump team's 'clever strategy' to get controversial pick confirmed
1 week, 1 day ago

Reporter spills about Trump team's 'clever strategy' to get controversial pick confirmed

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's team is using behind-the-scenes moves to win over senators in hopes that they will confirm his controversial nominee to lead the FBI, according to a reporter. Guardian reporter Hugo Lowell, who has long covered Trump's campaign, appeared on MSNBC on Saturday to discuss Patel's path to the position. "People like Pete Hegseth, who has continued to be in …

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Trump is 'already a lame duck' as first cracks appear in GOP leadership: WaPo reporter
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump is 'already a lame duck' as first cracks appear in GOP leadership: WaPo reporter

Raw Story  

During an appearance on CNN early Saturday morning, Washington Post reporter Toluse Olorunnipa stated that Donald Trump will have to tread carefully now that outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell fired a warning shot across his bow over his cabinet nominees. According to the Washington Post reporter, the fact that McConnell felt free to make a major statement on one …

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