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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (L) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) moves between meetings at the U.S. Capitol on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Senate is set to begin a marathon vote on a large number of amendments, called a "Vote-A-Rama," that will be attached Graham's proposed budget. “The president prefers one big, beautiful bill — so do I,” Graham told reporters. “But you always need a Plan B around here.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

After Hours Of Debate, Senate Greenlights $340B Budget Blueprint Supporting Trump

The Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint on Friday morning that will help increase funding for President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, energy production and the military.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 12: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) gives a thumbs up while arriving to vote on Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence at the Senate Chambers on February 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. By a vote of 52-48, the Senate confirmed her nomination. McConnell was the only Republican to vote no. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Mitch McConnell Confirms He Will Not Be Running For Re-Election In 2026

Longtime Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell announced on his 83rd birthday that he will not seek re-election, after serving a lengthy seven terms in Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives to speak during an inauguration event at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Musk Expresses Interest In Proposal Returning $5K To U.S. Taxpayers From DOGE Savings: ‘Will Check With The President’

Elon Musk, a senior advisor to President Donald Trump and special government employee (SGE), revealed on Tuesday that he is planning on speaking with Trump in regard to sending out rebate checks for U.S. taxpayers — using the funds recovered so far by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

A view of the air traffic control tower at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 31, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

US aviation sector calls for emergency funding for air traffic technology, staffing

The U.S. aviation sector called for “robust emergency funding” from Congress for air traffic control technology and staffing after a series of crashes that have raised alarm.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Kennedy's wife Cheryl Hines pose after Kennedy was sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kennedy, who faced criticism for his past comments on vaccine, was confirmed by the Senate 52 to 48. Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was the only Republican to vote against him. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

RFK Jr. Sworn In As Secretary Of Health And Human Services

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially been sworn in as the new Human and Health Services Secretary.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30: Kash Patel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Patel, a former public defender, federal prosecutor and Trump loyalist, is facing opposition from Democrats over his past criticism of the Justice Department and FBI. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Senate Committee Advances Kash Patel For FBI Director, Setting Up Final Vote

Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, was approved by a Senate panel in a party-line vote Thursday, which now moves him to a final confirmation vote possibly next week.