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US Senate averts government shutdown, passes funding bill with Democrats'
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The bill received bipartisan support, with 10 Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, crossing party lines in a key procedural vote.
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"No one is expelling anyone from Gaza": Donald Trump
Updated : 1 year ago IST
US President's remarks on Gaza come after his statement in February, where he said that the US will take over the Gaza Strip, dismantle dangerous weapons, get rid of the destroyed buildings and work for the economic development of the area.
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Pakistan Senate panel approves bill criminalising Black Magic, mandates li
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Pakistan Senate Standing Committee on Interior has unanimously approved a bill imposing up to seven years in prison for practicing or promoting black magic. The legislation also mandates that spiritual healers obtain a license from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
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Kash Patel promises to make FBI "transparent, accountable" following confi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
After Indian-origin Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Patel expressed his gratitude and vowed to rebuild the agency into one that is "transparent, accountable, and committed to justice."
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Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI Director after 51-49 votes
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Kash Patel, an ally of President Donald Trump, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to NBC News.
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FBI nominee Kash Patel advances to final Senate confirmation vote
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A procedural vote has confirmed Patel and it will be followed by the final vote shortly.
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US: Senate vote advances Kash Patel's nomination for FBI
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director-nominee Kash Patel on Tuesday made progress with a procedural vote in the Senate, receiving strong support from Republicans who are confident that President Donald Trump's pick will be confirmed later this week, The New York Post reported.
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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 moves forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of N
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Senate on Monday voted along party lines to move forward with Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence, paving the way for a final confirmation vote, according to a report by Politico.
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US Senate confirms Russell Vought as head of budget office chief amid Demo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Senate Republicans on Thursday approved Russell Vought as President Donald Trump's choice to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), despite increasing opposition from Democrats due to his connections with Project 2025 and the president's efforts to alter already-approved Congression
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US: Tulsi Gabbard clears Senate Committee vote for nomination as next dire
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
"The Intelligence Committee just voted for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to be the Director of National Intelligence favourably to the full United States Senate. We look forward to her confirmation and working with her to keep America safe," Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Tom Cotton (R-
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