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Ricketts Supports the Protect College Sports Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined the Protect College Sports Act. This legislation would end the disorder facing college athletics by establishing nationwide standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL), transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. “The Protect College Sports Act is a good step forward for athletics,” said Senator Ricketts. “This bipartisan bill addresses issues that were […]

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Aug 13 • 11:18 AM EDT • Sports • ricketts.senate.gov
Pittsburgh Penguins Intriguing Incomplete Trade with Senators

The curious element of this is who Pittsburgh could have been dangling. The second element of this is, excluding the Markus Ruck interest, why they were dangling that particular player. The post Pittsburgh Penguins Intriguing Incomplete Trade with Senators appeared first on HEAVY.

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Aug 13 • 12:27 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Sen. Carla Nelson Earns Perfect Score on Small Business Voting Record

State Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a national organization representing small business owners, according to a scorecard the group released this month. Sen. Nelson was one of 26 Minnesota senators who voted to support local business priorities on every bill NFIB tracked during the...

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Aug 12 • 10:59 PM EDT • Business • mnsenaterepublicans.com
Sen. John Jasinski Earns Perfect Score on Small Business Voting Record

State Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a national organization representing small business owners, according to a scorecard the group released this month. Sen. Jasinski was one of 26 Minnesota senators who voted to support local business priorities on every bill NFIB tracked during the...

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Aug 12 • 10:56 PM EDT • Business • mnsenaterepublicans.com
Unearthed interview exposes Dem senator's past support for reparations: 'There is a debt unpaid'

Jon Ossoff said in 2019 he would support reparations legislation, calling slavery a "debt unpaid." His resurfaced comments now raise questions.

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Aug 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Democratic senator presses Pentagon over ‘broken toilets’ and ‘mental health’ aboard USS Lincoln

After families of sailors aboard the USS Lincoln described concerns to MS NOW about poor conditions and mental strain, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is demanding details from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

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Aug 12 • 5:54 PM EDT • Health • ms.now
Warnock Leads Inquiry into State Department Efforts to Seek Personal Health Data in Exchange for Aid to Developing Nations » Reverend Raphael Warnock

In a new letter, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock presses the Trump Administration on their efforts to obtain personal health data from African countries in exchange for global health funding The Trump Administration has requested direct, real-time access to the health data of citizens in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Liberia, and several […]

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Aug 12 • 3:15 PM EDT • Health • warnock.senate.gov
Darline Graham honors late brother on election night
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Aug 12 • 3:05 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Amy Klobuchar Wins Minnesota’s Democratic Primary for Governor

The fourth-term U.S. senator jolted Minnesota politics early this year by mounting a bid to succeed Gov. Tim Walz.

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Aug 11 • 9:28 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Senator Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican primary

Lindsey Graham’s sister, appointed to replace him, is seeking full term in special Senate primary

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Aug 11 • 8:29 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Seedy K’s Preseason Prattle: Oligarchs, Senators & Cards’ Greatest Villain

The oligarchs who run college football met this week to begin to perhaps decide the future of the sport. How to maximize revenue. Especially for the oligarchiest among them, Big Ten, SEC and that school Paul Hornung attended. They met virtually. Though the meeting was originally set for the new Four Seasons Resort at Del […]

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Aug 11 • 9:54 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
GOP senators rally behind 9/11 families in push to ban Mamdani from anniversary ceremony: 'He's a disgrace'

Republican senators back 9/11 families' petition to block Zohran Mamdani from attending the 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero.

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Aug 11 • 6:02 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor

Republicans, including Graham’s sister Darline, expedite campaigns to replace late senator in special primary race

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Aug 11 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Lone Arranger

Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Lone Arranger of Adams County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Lone Arranger has been in full bloom in Adams County for more than 28 years,” said Chair Ernst. "One bouquet at a time, Jessica has created beautiful arrangements for countless occasions – from displays for Governors Chet Culver and Terry Branstad to serving as a longtime vendor at the Adams County Fair. Lone Arranger is beloved for its high-quality products and attentive customer service, all stemming from hard work that has not gone unnoticed." Lone Arranger got its start as the “Flower and Garden Center” founded by Dale and Caroline Jackson out of their home. Over the years, the business passed into the hands of Larry and Sherry Archer, followed by Ros and Darlene Peterson. In 1999, Jessica Wilson purchased the shop after completing two internships there and earning a degree in floriculture from Kirkwood Community College. Today, under Jessica’s leadership, Lone Arranger has continued to grow its presence both locally and beyond. The shop contributed to the award-winning Rain Bird float featured in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade and has provided decorations for community organizations and events, including the Adams County Chamber of Commerce. The florist is cherished by Iowans for its versatility to cater to all events, including proms, weddings, and baby showers. Jessica’s “Operation Dream Closet” helps high schoolers in need access free prom attire through donations and has made an exceptional difference in the local community. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###

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Aug 10 • 8:13 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
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Sanders Calls on A.I. Companies to Pause Development to ‘Avoid Disaster’

Senator Bernie Sanders warned that corporations have already lost control of technology that could cause “potentially cataclysmic results” for millions of people.

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Aug 10 • 3:58 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess

After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered and postured all day and […]

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Aug 10 • 2:02 PM EDT • Sports • rollcall.com
Pelosi wages war over her succession

The former speaker is mobilizing her political network to stop Scott Wiener, a prominent California state senator, from succeeding her.

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Aug 10 • 5:55 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Marblehead resident makes beef his business

MARBLEHEAD — One month after opening Max’s Backyard Beef, owner Max Scivetti said the restaurant is beginning to build the kind of community atmosphere that first inspired him to get… Related posts: Marblehead offers an opportunity to drive your dream car Sophia Harris: Just questions. No answers. 30 Marblehead students snowbound in Paris Senator Markey […]

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Aug 9 • 3:12 PM EDT • Business • itemlive.com
Trump’s Hold on Republicans Tested in Race to Replace Lindsey Graham

The rush to succeed the late senator on the South Carolina ballot will test the durability of President Trump’s endorsement.

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Aug 9 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Ben Allen explains why he should be California's next insurance commissioner

Ben Allen, a current State Senator, is running for insurance commissioner, citing his experience during last year’s Los Angeles-area wildfires as a key motivator for his campaign.

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Aug 9 • 11:20 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
McConnell’s Home Offers Telling Clue to Health Mystery

A peek inside the 84-year-old senator’s home has raised fresh questions about his ability to get around.

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Aug 9 • 11:05 AM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
How can a youth sports experience form a life? A US Senator explains

Cory Booker seeks to end "vulture practices" by private equity in youth sports. He shares his life-changing sports story that led him to Stanford.

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Aug 9 • 7:02 AM EDT • Sports • usatoday.com
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Here's why both of New Mexico's senators voted against Todd Blanche for Trump's Atty General

By a one vote margin, 50-49, the United States Senate voted early Saturday morning to approve President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and acting attorney general, to be the permanent Attorney General of the United States. Todd’s nomination was opposed by every Democrat and two Republicans, Susan Collins of Maine […]

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Aug 8 • 7:36 PM EDT • Politics • nmpoliticalreport.com
In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.

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Aug 8 • 12:28 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary

Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is running in a crowded Republican Senate primary on Tuesday

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Aug 8 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Protect College Sports Act stalls in overnight Senate showdown, vote pushed to September after chaotic evening

The Protect College Sports Act stalled Friday as senators filed amendments targeting conference realignment, women's sports, and NCAA liability.

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Aug 8 • 8:31 AM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Blanche ‘honored’ after Senate confirms him as attorney general in narrow vote

Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning, with senators deferring action on president’s voting bill until after recess

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Aug 8 • 6:06 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Trump urges GOP to keep Senate in session until college sports bill passes

President Trump on Friday ramped up the pressure on Senate Republicans to cancel part of their August recess, urging embattled GOP senators to stay in Washington until they pass a bill to reform ru…

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Aug 7 • 6:04 PM EDT • Sports • thehill.com
MURKOWSKI CONGRATULATES INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE DIRECTOR MARK CRUZ ON SENATE CONFIRMATION

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, congratulated the Senate’s confirmation of Mark Cruz to serve as Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of an en bloc package of nominations on August 7, 2026. “I congratulate Mark […]

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Aug 7 • 5:26 PM EDT • Health • indian.senate.gov
Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”

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Aug 7 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general

The Louisiana senator announced his support on the Senate floor

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Aug 7 • 11:15 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Science Wins A Skirmish

Thank heaven for small favors: Senators on the Appropriations Committee on Sunday released a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown by Oct. 1 and temporarily block a White House proposal that would fundamentally change how the federal government awards and manages grants. In late May, the Office of Management and Budget released … Continue reading "Science Wins A Skirmish"

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Aug 7 • 10:55 AM EDT • Science • legal-planet.org
Murkowski Will Oppose Blanche as Attorney General, Putting His Confirmation at Risk

The Alaska senator is the second Republican to announce plans to vote against Todd Blanche. He likely cannot afford any other G.O.P. defections and still win approval.

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Aug 7 • 9:23 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre
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Aug 6 • 4:36 PM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
Mitch McConnell returns home weeks after hospital admission sparked health speculation

The 84-year-old Republican Senator, who was admitted to hospital in June, says he will continue to work from home for now.

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Aug 6 • 4:09 PM EDT • Health • bbc.com
Mitch McConnell leaves rehab center to continue recovery from fall at home

Republican senator, 84, was taken to hospital after fall in June and has been absent from Senate since

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Aug 6 • 3:47 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Sen. Mitch McConnell breaks silence following recent health scare

The senator shared a statement Thursday afternoon.

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Aug 6 • 3:04 PM EDT • Health • 14news.com
Bennett calls on Pingree, Charles to disclose donors

Maine State Senator and independent candidate for governor Rick Bennett is demanding more transparency in campaign finance, asking opponents Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republicam Bobby Charles to disclose the names of who he said are anonymous donors funding their campaigns.

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Aug 6 • 2:50 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Republican senators file amendment to stop college sports bill from overriding state women's sports laws

Republican senators filed an amendment to ensure the Protect College Sports Act cannot preempt state laws banning biological males from women's sports.

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Aug 6 • 1:31 PM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Hawley, Banks, Tuberville File Amendment to Protect State Laws Banning Men in Women’s Sports

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Jim Banks (R-In.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act to ensure the bil

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Aug 6 • 12:04 PM EDT • Sports • hawley.senate.gov
Live Results: Tennessee midterm primaries

Tennessee’s senior U.S. senator eyes a job change in a state primary on Thursday while Memphis voters will choose their first U.S. House nominees under a new Republican-drawn congressional map that forced their longtime Democratic representative into retirement.

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Aug 6 • 11:20 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Watch: Democratic Senator Proposes a Fix for American Healthcare — Covering All Kids

Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey wants to offer universal healthcare until age 26. He sat down with KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to answer the question: “How Would You Fix It?”

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Aug 6 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
GOP senator obtains a copy of Fauci’s phone as contempt vote looms

Sen. Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) said the phone could address many questions that Fauci declined to answer at a hearing about the pandemic last week.

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Aug 5 • 9:26 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
With nothing to run on, Republicans return to low road ‘gutter’ politics

Donald Trump's disastrous time in office has left campaigning Republicans with very little to boast about to constituents back home. What they are left with instead is their familiar playbook of culture war scare tactics and divisive distortions to try to scare voters into supporting them. Senator Ted Cruz wasted no time to resort to absurd smears when asked about Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed.

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Aug 5 • 9:04 PM EDT • Politics • ms.now
Google's AI Search Reportedly Told Users That Flock Cameras Are a Goldmine

Seems bad.

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Aug 5 • 3:20 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
McConnell’s $226K Gatekeeper Hightails It From Health Questions

Surprise, surprise: the senator’s staff is silent on his health.

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Aug 5 • 12:31 PM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Left-wing political outsider Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.

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Aug 5 • 12:20 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Bottom Line on Fox Business Network

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Bottom Line on Fox Business Network to discuss the Senate’s priorities ahead of the August recess, the AI race, and how AI is reshaping government and the workforce. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Senate priorities: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “We have a full […]

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Aug 5 • 12:09 PM EDT • Business • banks.senate.gov
Max Miller: US congressman refuses to drop re-election bid over ex-wife's abuse claims

Ohio Republican Max Miller's former father-in-law, a US senator, wants him removed from Congress.

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Aug 4 • 8:05 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail

Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Veterans Affairs for Americans who […]

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Aug 4 • 2:35 PM EDT • Health • merkley.senate.gov
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche to Be Attorney General

Two GOP senator holdouts ultimately supported the nomination after getting written assurances that a controversial fund was dead.

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Aug 4 • 11:22 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Senate panel expected to advance Blanche's attorney general nomination

Tuesday's vote comes after Blanche secured the support of Republican senators who threatened to block his confirmation

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Aug 4 • 10:53 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
‘Where’s Mitch?’ McConnell’s absence at Fancy Farm in spotlight

Sen. Mitch McConnell missed Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic while recovering from a June fall, but his absence is now the event's biggest headline.

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Aug 4 • 9:12 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition

Trump’s former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’

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Aug 4 • 6:27 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Virginia CBD businesses file injunction to stop restrictions on hemp products

“If the state took your property for a new ball yard or a new highway, they’d have to write you a check for the fair market value. And if the state’s not going to play along with us in terms of letting us recoup our investment, then at a minimum they have to write a check for the property they’re taking,” said Chap Petersen, the former state senator representing the plaintiffs

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Senator Blumenthal warns ‘this document is a sham’
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Aug 3 • 9:08 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Present Company

Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website here. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Present Company of Audubon County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Present Company has been the gift that keeps on giving to Audubon for more than three decades," said Chair Ernst. "From helping revitalize Main Street to supporting countless local events and charities, Telia Carter and her team continue to present the very best of Iowa's entrepreneurial spirit. Their commitment to exceptional service, unique products, and hometown values proves that investing in your community always comes back around." Founded in 1990 by Nancy Oleson, Present Company opened its doors in downtown Audubon as a home décor boutique. After more than three decades of serving southwest Iowa, ownership transitioned in 2022 to Telia Carter. Under her leadership, Present Company has continued its tradition of personalized customer service while adapting its inventory to meet the needs of customers from Audubon and the surrounding communities. Today, Present Company remains a downtown Audubon staple, offering a carefully curated selection of gifts, home décor, apparel, jewelry, and specialty items. The boutique has earned a reputation for unique merchandise, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the character of small-town Iowa. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###

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Aug 3 • 5:56 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
Effective August 12: Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Harms Caused by Addictive Sports Betting

DENVER, CO – Bipartisan legislation to prevent harms caused by addictive sports betting practices will go into effect on August 12. SB26-1 31 , spon sored by Senator Matt Ball, D-Denver, addresses problems arising from the growing online sports betting industry by implement

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Aug 3 • 3:33 PM EDT • Sports • senatedems.co
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Max Miller Is Trying to Brush Off Domestic-Abuse Allegations

The Ohio congressman denies his ex-wife’s claims and says he’s still running for reelection. His former father-ln-law, Senator Moreno, condemned him.

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Aug 3 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • nymag.com
Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization fund' for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies.

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Aug 3 • 9:42 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after senators threaten to block AG bid

The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche is scheduled for Tuesday

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Aug 3 • 7:50 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump says the U.S. and Iran will resume talks and Todd Blanche announces an agreement with senators to rescind a $1.8 bilion “anti-weaponization” fund.

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Aug 3 • 7:13 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Trump’s attorney general pick says he has reached deal with senators after standoff

Todd Blanche issues formal order to withdraw ‘anti-weaponization fund’ after weeks of negotiations with Republican senators who were blocking his nomination

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Aug 3 • 6:34 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

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Aug 3 • 1:18 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Acting AG Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to end $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to hold a vote to advance Blanche’s nomination on Tuesday.

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Aug 2 • 11:48 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after GOP senators threaten to block his AG bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to compensate his political allies.

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Aug 2 • 11:26 PM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
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Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic

Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.

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Aug 1 • 6:59 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
GOP senators express confidence in McConnell’s return as health scrutiny grows

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Friday offered Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) a public vote of confidence, as questions swirl about the former GOP leader’s health and prolonged absence from Congres…

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Aug 1 • 3:08 PM EDT • Health • thehill.com
She Voted for a Justice Who Overturned Roe. Now it Haunts Her on the Trail.

Senator Susan Collins, who supports abortion rights, endorsed Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court. It has emerged as a major issue in her campaign for re-election.

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Aug 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Truth Social’s Cash Grab Will Not Save Trump’s Business

Senators have urged the SEC to investigate Trump’s social-media company selling immediate access to the president’s posts.

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Aug 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • nymag.com
Why Mitch McConnell isn’t giving up his Senate seat

McConnell is just the latest senator to be absent for an extended period. But demands regarding his tenure have intensified.

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Jul 31 • 10:50 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
SEC, Big Ten agree to support historic 'Protect College Sports Act' after intense negotiations

The retention pool jumped to $22.5 million as Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell secured support from Big Ten and SEC before the August recess.

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Jul 31 • 10:50 PM EDT • Sports • foxnews.com
Senator disputes Trump’s claim the anti-weaponization fund is dead
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Jul 31 • 8:58 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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At typically tranquil Camp David, Trump publicly lashes out at political enemies

The president criticized a GOP senator, Democratic governor and Iranian leaders at what he said was the first televised Cabinet meeting from the retreat.

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Jul 31 • 5:17 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Kentucky governor presses McConnell on legacy-'ruining' health

Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has used the Republican senator's weekslong absence to demand proof of his capacity to serve.

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Jul 31 • 3:21 PM EDT • Health • katu.com
Kentucky’s Other Senator Flees Questions About McConnell

Rand Paul doesn’t want to talk about his Senate colleague.

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Jul 31 • 12:56 PM EDT • Health • thedailybeast.com
Former Tennessee senator shares lessons from decades in public service

Through his decades of public service, one might expect former U.S. Senator of Tennessee Lamar Alexander to offer complicated guidance on what makes a successful and long-lived career. But his insights are surprisingly simple: “Lose your sense of purpose, and there's really not much reason to be in public life.” At a virtual event held by the McCain Institute on July 23, Alexander discussed his latest book, “The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump.” The memoir was published in May of this year.

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Jul 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • news.asu.edu
Hope Florida Foundation hires political firm linked to pro-Moody Super PAC

The Hope Florida Foundation moved its records into the same Alabama building that houses the super PAC backing Senator Ashley Moody’s campaign.

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Jul 31 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • miamiherald.com
They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes.

They’re known for touting pandemic precautions, Affordable Care Act plans, and testing for lead in schools. This year, some former public health officials are touting themselves — for governor or senator.

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Jul 31 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • kffhealthnews.org
Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power

In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.

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Jul 30 • 8:01 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discussIran’s failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, the Republican agenda ahead of the 2026 Midterms, and the importance of passing the SAVE America Act. Click the image above for the full discussion. Key Excerpts on Iran strikes: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “It’s the […]

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Jul 30 • 3:05 PM EDT • Business • banks.senate.gov
What Lindsey Graham Taught Us About Political Weakness: Wolff

What did Trump’s favorite Senator really believe?

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Jul 30 • 12:27 PM EDT • Politics • thedailybeast.com
Trump says he’s open to temporarily withdrawing Blanche nomination amid GOP resistance

President Donald Trump says he wouldn’t object to temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche as his nominee for attorney general amid resistance from two Republican senators.

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Jul 30 • 11:28 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Senators press Treasury for answers on plans for Harriet Tubman $20 bill

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed earlier this month the department had abandoned plans to put Harriet Tubman’s image on the new $20 bill

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Jul 30 • 9:09 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Dem senator swipes credit for bill he opposed amid heated reelection bid: 'Disturbing pattern'

Jon Ossoff touted Georgia military construction wins at Fort Benning and Fort Stewart despite voting against the bill that funded those improvements.

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Jul 30 • 8:27 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Tributes, and Politics Too, at Lindsey Graham’s Funeral in South Carolina

A gathering of South Carolina’s political elite paid tribute to the late senator’s career against a backdrop of a highly competitive race to replace him.

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Jul 29 • 7:34 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on issues involved in college sports bill

Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next...

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Jul 29 • 6:35 PM EDT • Sports • abcnews.com
Senators Cornyn and Tillis Threaten to Block Blanche Nomination Over Trump’s IRS Deal

Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the attorney general nominee of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agency.

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Jul 29 • 2:05 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Blanche nomination in peril as key GOP senator rails on DOJ over controversial fund

Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general is hanging in the balance with a key GOP senator saying the Justice Department has not done enough to assure him a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund won’t move forward.

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Jul 29 • 11:51 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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SENATOR DECLAN O’SCANLON, ASSEMBLYWOMAN VICTORIA FLYNN, AND ASSEMBLYMAN GERRY SCHARFENBERGER ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AMIDST RESIDENTS’ ESCALATING HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN KEYPORT:

SENATOR DECLAN O’SCANLON, ASSEMBLYWOMAN VICTORIA FLYNN, AND ASSEMBLYMAN GERRY SCHARFENBERGER ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AMIDST RESIDENTS’ ESCALATING HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN KEYPORT: July 29, 2026 “As concerns continue to grow regarding the reported “cancer cluster” in the Borough of Keyport, we want every resident to know that their health and well-being remain our[...]

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Jul 29 • 11:44 AM EDT • Health • insidernj.com
Protect science & innovation from political interference

Scientific research is already facing setbacks as this administration tries to gain leverage over independent scientists. Now, President Donald Trump and his allies have proposed a rule to put their political appointees in charge of federal grant funding. This weaponization of research funding will slow down or stop research we depend on. Tell your senators to stop this proposed rule now!

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Jul 29 • 10:31 AM EDT • Science • actionnetwork.org
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‘YOLO’ Republican Senator John Cornyn Plays Hardball With Trump
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Jul 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Live updates: Anthony Fauci to face Senate questions on Covid origins

Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as Anthony Fauci faces senators’ questions about the origins of Covid and Sen. Linsey Graham is laid to rest in South Carolina.

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Jul 29 • 7:18 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement

A group of U.S. senators has asked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ​to disclose whether his family stands to profit from a recent legal settlement involving Merck's Gardasil vaccine, according to a letter ‌reviewed by Reuters.

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Jul 29 • 6:03 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
What’s Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky’s Governor Has Questions.

Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.

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Jul 28 • 6:04 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral

Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.

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Jul 28 • 5:07 PM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
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Blanche nomination uncertain as key GOP senator says DOJ ‘radio silent’ on demand to spike controversial fund

The fate of Todd Blanche’s nomination to be President Donald Trump’s attorney general is up in the air, with a key GOP senator indicating Tuesday he has not yet received the assurances he needs to vote in support.

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Jul 28 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Kentucky Gov. Beshear demands McConnell ‘prove capacity to serve’ or resign

The Democratic governor criticized the limited communication between the Republican senator and constituents after he suffered a fall.

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Jul 28 • 12:48 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Beshear says McConnell should disclose health details or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) issued an ultimatum to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a Monday letter: address Kentuckians about his ongoing absence from Congress or resign. The Republican senator…

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Jul 28 • 9:06 AM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Lindsey Graham’s funeral ceremonies to begin with Netanyahu and Zelenskyy in attendance

Memorials for the Republican senator to start in US Capitol as Israeli and Ukrainian leaders are set to meet with Trump

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Jul 28 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com