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US Senate rejects Trump's 50 per cent tariff imposition on Brazil
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Politico, the voting on Tuesday (local time) saw five Republican Senators--Thom Tillis from North Carolina, Susan Collins from Maine, Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, and Rand Paul from Kentucky--joining Democrats in supporting the resolution.
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US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services Secret
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
He was confirmed as US Health and Human Services Secretary with a vote of 52-48. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell joined Democrats in voting against him.
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US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The vote was 52-48 mostly along party lines, though Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposing the confirmation, as per CNN.
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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defence secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. The confirmation faced significant opposition due to Hegseth's controversial background and lack of military experience.
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US revokes plea deal with 9/11 alleged masterminds
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A statement by the Pentagon on Friday said without elaborating on the details that plea deals had been entered into. The memo written by Austin named four other defendants-Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak bin Attash, Mustafa Ahmed Adam al-Hawsawi, Ramzi bin al-Shibh and Ali Abdul Aziz Ali. Read More
US: Senate passes USD 95 bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The bipartisan effort marks a significant victory for President Joe Biden, congressional Democrats, and Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who has been a staunch advocate for supporting Ukraine despite increasing reluctance from some within his own party.
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Mitch McConnell to step down from Senate GOP leadership in November
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Having achieved the distinction of becoming the longest-serving Senate party leader in history in 2023, McConnell has played a pivotal role in shaping Republican politics.
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PM Modi invited to address joint meeting of US Congress on June 22
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India's future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leade
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US: Republican lawmakers criticize Biden's handling of suspected Chinese s
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell called the Biden administration's decision to shoot down a Chinese spy balloon on Saturday "too late" and stressed that it allowed China to make a "mockery" of US airspace.
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US Senators announce bipartisan agreement to curb gun violence
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 13 (ANI): In response to the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that left 21 people dead at Robb Elementary School, a bipartisan group of 20 senators led by Sens Chris Murphy (Democrat - Connecticut) and John Cornyn (Republican -Texas) on Sunday (local time) announced t
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US Senate Majority leader says Sweden, Finland ought to join NATO tomorrow
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI/Sputnik): Sweden and Finland ought to join NATO as early as tomorrow if they are ready and willing, US Senate Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday.
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Biden must provide Afghans with air support beyond Aug 31: US Senate Minor
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): US President Joe Biden should commit to providing more help to Afghan forces including air support beyond the original August 31 end date due to escalating violence and a swift Taliban advance in the country, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on
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