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  Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Backtracks on Previous Statements Regarding Al-Assad's Chemical Weapons Use: 'I Asked Him Tough Questions'

  The DNI nominee said she did not "extract concessions" from the now toppled dictator

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  Elizabeth Warren Goes After RFK Jr. in Tense Exchange Over His Lawsuits Against Pharma Companies: 'Kids Might Day But Robert Kennedy Can Keep Cashing In'

  The Democratic senator asked the HHS nominee to commit to not sue pharmaceutical companies or take profit from lawsuits during or up to four years after his tenure due to his potential ability to influence outcomes

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  Protester Interrupts RFK Jr. Claiming He Isn't Anti-Vaccine During Senate Hearing: 'You Lie!'

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces a pivotal Senate hearing in which his history with vaccines is being subjected to scrutiny

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  Mike Pence Uses Trump's Own Words Against Him in Stunning Anti-RFK Jr. Message to Senators: 'Vote No'

  Mike Pence used President Donald Trump's own words against him in a stunning message urging senators to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation.

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  Republican Senators Push Panama to Cut Ties with China As Trump Vows To Take Back The Canal

  The nonbinding resolution comes amid concerns from Trump and his allies about China's expanding influence in Latin America.

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  Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump from Replacing Him After Surprise Decision Not to Retire

  A U.S. Circuit Judge appointed by Obama has decided to postpone retirement, preventing President-elect Donald Trump from filling his seat on the federal bench.

• US Senate refuses to curb decreasing passenger space

  The US Senate failed to pass legislation that would have prohibited airline companies from further reducing passenger space in commercial flights. The measure was deafeated 42-54 with all but three Democrats voting in favor of the amendment to a FAA reauthorization and all but one Republican voting against the proposal.

• Senate Passes Trade Secrets Bill

  The legislation that would provide a wider scope in protecting trade secrets of companies have been approved by the Senate. Companies will now have the opportunity to bring any case of stealing in federal court.

• U.S. Senate votes to hold website Backpage in disdain over sex trafficking ads

  The U.S. Senate voted to hold the classified ads of Backpage.com. This is in contempt of Congress amidst the allegations that the site facilitates sex trafficking, especially of children.

• Airlines move legislation designed at curbing excessive fees

  A Senate panel approved an aviation policy bill on Wednesday. The decision came after a partisan dispute took place arguing whether airlines excessively charge clients for basic services.

• U.S. Senate awaits nominee to replace late Justice Scalia

  The late Justice Scalia's natural, yet sudden death, caused anxiety and mixed reactions in the U.S. Senate as they await for a rightful nominee to replace him in the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

• How Joe Biden's speech in 1992 strengthens Republican senators position on the political row over Supreme Court nomination

  Despite defection from two Republican senators, the party has found a friend in Vice President Joe Biden and his 1992 statement on the matter of Supreme Court nominations during election season.

• Senate liberals and conservatives battle over Obama’s Supreme Court Pick

  Liberals and conservatives in the Senate prepare for a battle on prospective Supreme Court nominee after the sudden death of Justice Scalia. Senate Republicans say that the appointment should be done after the next presidential election.

• Congress approves permanent ban on Internet access tax

  The U.S. Congress has approved a legislation to permanently ban Internet access taxing by state and local governments. The measure heads to President Barack Obama to be signed into law.

• U.S. Senate Considers Stricter Screening For Syrian Refugees

  Republican lawmakers aim to pass bill requiring a stricter screening process from Syrian refugees. Democratic Leader, Harry Reid, says the bill will not be passed. White House stated that President Barack Obama promises to veto the bill if it gets to him.

• Republicans and presedential candidates blasted Obama's new gun measures

  Obama's administration will announce a series of executive actions to combat gun violence in the U.S. Critics have blasted any attempt by the White House to crack down on gun rules.

• Regulations and new bill threaten campus debit card industry

  The bill proposed by House and Senate Democrats last night might result in the further tightening of rules on disbursing financial aid refunds and revenue-sharing agreements of companies like Higher One with colleges, Buzzfeed wrote.

• US Senate to turn its focus on tax cuts after failure to pass energy efficiency bill

  With the energy-efficiency bill expected to fail on Monday, the Washington Examiner said the US Senate might shift its focus on getting a proposed tax cut bill instead.

• Minimum wage increase gets blocked by GOP senators, Democrats vow to give it another go

  The Democrats in the US Senate has lost a bid to increase the minimum wage in the US from the current $7.25 an hour to $10.10 from the Republican-led vote, the Los Angeles Times said.