US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump in space and other areas.

Senate Judiciary advances effort to limit foreign influence

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance a bill that would ban former senior government officials from lobbying for foreign “countries of concern.”

Senate ACA funding talks fizzle as higher premiums for millions take effect for 2026

Negotiations to revive Obamacare funds have stalled, with optimism fading as open enrollment ends. Most Republicans want the funds to stay expired.

Dems relent, Senate sends $174B spending package to Trump's desk as shutdown looms over DHS funding

The Senate passed a trio of spending bills in a roughly $174 billion package on Thursday afternoon, sending it to President Donald Trump's desk.

Mass. Senate passes bill to address ‘shock’ of rising property tax bills

In the showdown over local property taxes, the Senate on Thursday advanced a relief bill and delivered a formal rebuke to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s tax shift plan.
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New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary

Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.

Mass. Senate votes down Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s property tax proposal as it weighs other proposals

Wu's proposal, which aims to ease painful tax increases for homeowners, has died multiple times in the state Senate since June 2024.

Senate Banking Committee postpones vote on crypto market structure legislation amid industry pushback

Crypto legislation vote postponed as Coinbase CEO withdraws support from CLARITY Act, citing concerns over tokenized equities ban and DeFi restrictions.
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