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The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown, defying president-elect Donald Trump’s demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt. CBC | World News
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Republicans take back control of U.S. Senate, Democrats cling to House hopes
Republicans have taken back control of the U.S. Senate, flipping three seats held by Democrats by early Wednesday. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell called it “a hell of a good day.” CBC | World News
Read More »8 races that will help determine Senate control in the U.S. election
There are 34 Senate seats up for grabs on Tuesday. Of those seats, 11 are currently held by Republicans, meaning Democrats have many more seats to defend in order to retain control of the chamber. CBC | World News
Read More »Same-sex marriage bill wins approval of Thailand’s Senate
Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. House passes aid for Ukraine and Israel, with legislation now headed to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives swiftly approved $ 95 billion US in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies in a rare Saturday session, with Democrats and Republicans joining together after months of political turmoil over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. CBC | World News
Read More »US Senate passes $95bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-nighter
Former President Donald Trump – the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination, and a critic of support for Ukraine – opposes the legislation. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »What’s in the $118B U.S. Senate deal to address migrant backlog at southern border?
Senators in Washington announced a carefully negotiated $ 118 billion US bill that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border measures. While its passage into law is uncertain, here is a look at what is being proposed at the border. CBC | World News
Read More »Zuckerberg apologizes to families at heated U.S. Senate hearing on social media child safety
On Wednesday, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the U.S. Senate judiciary committee to testify as lawmakers and parents grow increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. Senate passes $2T coronavirus relief package
The Senate has passed an unparalleled $ 2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic CBC | World News
Read More »Senate, White House reach deal on $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
U.S. senators and Trump administration officials have reached an agreement on a massive economic stimulus bill to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, White House official Eric Ueland said early on Wednesday. CBC | World News
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