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Warner demands intel sharing after secret GOP Venezuela briefing - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are raising concerns about trust after only Republicans were briefed on U.S. strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug boats.

Roll Call

McConnell Among GOP Senators Joining Democrats in Vote to Scrap Trump Tariffs on Brazil

The Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a resolution to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazilian imports, marking an unusual bipartisan challenge to the administration's trade policy. Five Republicans — including former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell — joined all Democrats in supporting the measure.

Latin Times

Trump news at a glance: senators pass measure that would scrap Brazil tariffs in rare fightback against trade war

Bipartisan measure would terminate sweeping tariffs on coffee, beef and other products – key US politics stories from 28 October at a glance

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US Senate passes bill with Republican support to block Trump tariffs on Brazil

Republicans break ranks as vote passes 52-48 in rare bipartisan rebuke of US president’s trade policies

The Guardian - US

Rent’s due and people will ‘starve’: Congress is racing towards the shutdown cliff

NEWS ANALYSIS: Division within the GOP caucus over food stamps could give Democrats a key opening to ramp up the pressure on Republicans to make concessions and earn their votes to end the shutdown, John Bowden and Eric Garcia report

The Independent UK

Rand Paul Again Slams Trump Admin's Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats In New Senate Attempt To Prevent Attacks: 'War Powers Reside With Congress'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul again criticized the Trump administration's strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, part of its broader pressure campaign against the Venezuelan regime, as he spearheads a new initiative to prevent the government from bypassing Congress with such actions.

Latin Times

Senate Democrats blast Trump’s lack of urgency on a shutdown deal - Roll Call

Senate Democrats are bemoaning President Trump's willingness to let the government shutdown continue, rather than seeking a deal.

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Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections - Roll Call

The fallout from revelations of violent texts sent by the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general continues to reverberate.

Roll Call

US Accused of Bombing Colombian Boat Carrying Citizens; Can This Lead To War? Gustavo Petro Says Yes

Colombian President accused Donald Trump and the US military of attacking a boat carrying his citizens. He now warns about a possible war.

International Business Times UK

2019 emails boost White House's view that furloughed workers aren't guaranteed back pay

The OMB's interpretation of the law has roiled Congress, outraged labor unions and added a layer of tension to the federal shutdown that began Oct. 1.

Axios

Senate rejects effort to curb Trump's power to target alleged drug boats

The resolution was led by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

Axios

Top Democrats Set To Force Senate Vote To Block Trump's Strikes On Vessels Off Venezuela's Coast

Democratic Senator Adam Schiff anticipated that he, along with colleague Tim Kaine, will force a vote to block the strikes on vessels off the Venezuelan coast, which the Trump administration claims is aimed at eradicating drug-trafficking

International Business Times

Scoop: Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones cancels fundraiser amid "two bullets" backlash

The scrubbed fundraiser is another indication that Jones' campaign is in crisis mode.

Axios

Shutdown drags on amid talk of side deals to get stopgap unstuck - Roll Call

Senators left town for the weekend after more unsuccessful votes to reopen the government, but bipartisan talks provided a glimmer of hope.

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The Independent UK

These five Senate Democrats could be the key for Republicans to break Schumer ... and the shutdown standoff

NEWS ANALYSIS: From paying troops to protecting federal jobs in their home state, these Democrats have plenty of reasons to cross the aisle on a continuing resolutiuon, Eric Garcia reports

Roll Call

Democrats seek to capitalize on climbing energy bills - Roll Call

Trump administration officials acknowledge growing consumer concern about energy costs, blame intermittent wind and solar energy.

Reason

From Terror Sanctions to Military Strikes? Trump's Cartel Policy Sidesteps Congress

Federal terrorist lists were not supposed to be an open-ended war authorization. But it sure looks like it’s being used as one.

The Independent UK

Faith leaders hope bill will stop the loss of thousands of clergy from abroad serving US communities

Faith leaders across the U.S. are hoping a bipartisan bill in Congress might finally provide relief to an immigration issue that has been vexing them for more than two years

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The Independent UK

Senate even more afraid of Trump-Epstein fallout than Mike Johnson’s House is: ‘We’ve got enough to do’

ANALYSIS: Senate Republicans would rather focus on nominees and spending bills. They might not have a choice but to deal with Epstein

Benzinga

Senators' $1.5 Trillion Plan Promises To Save Social Security Without Cutting A Single Benefit — But Will It Really Work?

As concerns about the future of Social Security grow, a new bipartisan proposal aims to secure the program's finances without reducing a single benefit. But while the plan from Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) promises a bold solution, some experts aren't convinced it will be fast —…

International Business Times

Slashed US Aid Showing Impact, As Congress Codifies Cuts

The United States' destruction of a warehouse worth of emergency food that had spoiled has drawn outrage, but lawmakers and aid workers say it is only one effect of President Donald Trump's abrupt slashing of foreign assistance.

Roll Call

Senate sends $9 billion rescissions package to the House - Roll Call

Senate sends $9 billion rescissions package to the House - Senate

Benzinga

Senate Defends Trump's War Powers, Rejects Push For Congressional Approval For Further Action Against Iran

The U.S. Senate has rejected a Democratic-led proposal to limit President Donald Trump‘s authority to use military force against Iran.

The Guardian - US

US Senate votes down resolution to restrict Trump from escalating Iran war

Democratic effort fails in mostly partisan vote, hours after US president says he would consider more bombing

Roll Call

Senate blocks war powers resolution in near party-line vote - Roll Call

The Senate rejected an effort to force a vote on a measure to restrict Trump from future attacks on Iran without congressional approval.

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