Todd Blanche, US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote after serving as acting attorney general since April.
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote, with Senator Bill Cassidy casting the deciding vote after Republican opposition and intense debate over DOJ policies.
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been narrowly confirmed as US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote following concerns over transparency and the justice department's politicisation.
Former LSU student Grand founded Giving Greek, a student-run organization that has donated over 10,000 meals from campus food waste to Baton Rouge's St Vincent de Paul homeless shelter. His efforts, recognized by Senator Bill Cassidy, also include toy drives and blanket distribution.
A former LSU student, Grand, founded Giving Greek to repurpose campus food waste. The student-run organization has donated over 10,000 meals to Baton Rouge's St Vincent de Paul homeless shelter and was recognized by US Senator Bill Cassidy for its community impact.
Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) accuses Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of violating commitments made during his confirmation process, particularly regarding an anti-vaccine agenda, and discusses his tumultuous relationship with the Trump administration.
Julia Letlow, endorsed by President Trump, wins Louisiana's Republican primary for the US Senate, likely to win in November against Democrat Jamie Davis, highlighting Trump's influence over the Republican base.
President Trump reportedly called Senator Bill Cassidy a "lunatic" during a private lunch after Cassidy questioned the administration's handling of the Iran conflict and demanded a congressional briefing. The exchange highlights growing unease among Republicans regarding the war and Trump's relationship with Cassidy.
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O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, criticou a decisão do Senado que o obriga a pedir autorização do Congresso para realizar novos ataques ao Irã. A resolução foi aprovada por 50 votos a 48, com quatro republicanos votando a favor.
The US Senate approved a war powers resolution 50-48, rebuking President Trump and preventing further hostilities against Iran without congressional authorization. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, highlighting public discontent ahead of elections.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, in his final term, aims to reform Social Security before leaving office in January 2027. Facing a funding shortfall projected for 2032, Cassidy proposes investing $1.5 trillion in a separate fund, modeled after the Railroad Retirement system, to address the program's solvency.
A US-Iran interim deal, including a $300bn reconstruction fund and an end to military operations, has sparked strong criticism from Republicans like Bill Cassidy, Thomas Massie, and Nikki Haley, who argue it's a foreign policy blunder and fails to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
US President Trump's interim deal with Iran faces backlash from Republicans who argue it wastes taxpayer money and fails to curb Tehran's nuclear program. The MoU includes an end to military operations, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a $300bn reconstruction fund for Iran.
Sen. Bill Cassidy joined Sen. Cory Booker in filing an amicus brief arguing President Trump's "weaponization" fund is a "dire threat" to Congress and the constitutional order. The brief urges a court to uphold its temporary block on the fund.
Marco Rubio, Secretário de Estado dos EUA, criticou o Brasil, colocando-o como exceção entre os aliados americanos na América Latina. O presidente Lula rebateu as declarações, chamando Rubio de "anti-América Latina". Rubio também abordou negociações com o Irã e críticas à guerra.
Marco Rubio, Secretário de Estado dos EUA, enfrentará questionamentos no Congresso sobre a guerra no Irã e a política para Cuba. A audiência ocorre em meio a críticas sobre os custos da guerra e a falta de autorização do Congresso.
Kentucky voters ousted Congressman Thomas Massie, a vocal critic of President Trump, in a primary election. The defeat is seen as a victory for Trump's campaign to punish Republican dissent and a test of his influence over party voters.
The US Senate voted 50-47 to advance a war powers resolution, potentially limiting President Trump's ability to engage in hostilities with Iran without congressional approval. This marks the first time such a measure has advanced in the chamber.
The US Senate has voted 50-47 to require the White House to end the military operation against Iran, marking the first time such a resolution has passed a procedural vote. Despite potential approval by the House, President Trump is expected to veto it.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who lost his reelection bid after voting to convict Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, stated he has no regrets and feels good about upholding the Constitution. Other Republican senators reacted to his loss, with some predicting it and others expressing regret.
Donald Trump attacked Rep. Thomas Massie, calling him the "Worst Republican Congressman in History" and urging voters to oust him in Kentucky's primary. This follows Senator Bill Cassidy's defeat in Louisiana, which Trump linked to Cassidy's impeachment vote against him.
Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana Republican primary after facing criticism from Donald Trump supporters for voting to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial. He failed to advance to a runoff, highlighting Trump's continued influence in the party.
Senator Bill Cassidy lost the Louisiana Republican primary, failing to advance to the runoff. The defeat is seen as a victory for Donald Trump, who had endorsed a challenger, Julia Letlow, after Cassidy voted to convict Trump following the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
