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European Parliament bans TikTok on staff phones
Technology
March 1, 2023
European Parliament bans TikTok on staff phones
The European Parliament banned employees from using the TikTok app, citing security concerns, an official in the EU announced Tuesday,…
Senate control could hinge on two states with prominent election deniers
World
November 10, 2022
Senate control could hinge on two states with prominent election deniers
Control of the US Senate could hinge on Nevada and Arizona, two states where GOP victories could elevate some of the most prominent…
US Senate approves sale of C130 military planes to Egypt
Egypt
March 11, 2022
US Senate approves sale of C130 military planes to Egypt
The US Senate approved the sale of C130 military aircraft to Egypt, worth US$2.2 billion, by a majority vote of…
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
World
January 7, 2021
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the US Senate majority — as final…
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
World
January 2, 2021
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers…
Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
World
November 4, 2020
Democrats losing paths to Senate control as GOP hangs on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes fading for Senate control, Democrats had a disappointing election night as Republicans swatted down an onslaught…
$2 trillion rescue package passes US Senate, heads to House
World
March 26, 2020
$2 trillion rescue package passes US Senate, heads to House
The US Senate unanimously passed the nation’s largest-ever rescue package late Wednesday, a $2 trillion lifeline to suffering Americans, critically…
Trump barrels into 2020 campaign, emboldened after acquittal
World
February 6, 2020
Trump barrels into 2020 campaign, emboldened after acquittal
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the final gavel banging down Wednesday on impeachment, President Donald Trump barreled ahead in his reelection…
Senate poised to acquit Trump as witness motion appears doomed
World
January 31, 2020
Senate poised to acquit Trump as witness motion appears doomed
President Donald Trump’s hopes for a speedy acquittal by the Senate received a boost on Thursday as Democrats suffered a…
White House seeks to quash Bolton testimony at Trump trial
World
January 30, 2020
White House seeks to quash Bolton testimony at Trump trial
President Donald Trump’s defense team, seeking a speedy acquittal at his Senate impeachment trial, resisted Democratic efforts on Wednesday to…