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Senator Barrasso gets big award for long work in public service

May 31, 2026

John Barrasso stands out in Washington because his career started far from politics. Before becoming a senator, he spent years helping patients as an orthopedic surgeon and even worked as a rodeo doctor. These experiences shaped how he approaches problems later in government. He was born into a work

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Schumer's Leadership: Can He Keep Democrats United?

November 12, 2025

Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is facing some tough times. Eight members of his party went against the plan, and not everyone is happy about it. Some think Schumer could have done more to stop this from happening. Schumer is 74 years old, and people are starting to wonder if he will

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Bernie Sanders Slams Government Shutdown Deal as a Disaster

November 11, 2025

Senator Bernie Sanders was not happy. He thought the deal to end the government shutdown was a "disaster. " He believed Democrats did not get much in return. The deal would keep the government running until late January. It would also stop federal layoffs and fund some parts of the government until

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The Next Chapter for Illinois Politics

April 23, 2025

A big change is coming to Illinois politics. Senator Dick Durbin, who has been a key figure in the Democratic Party for a long time, has decided not to run for re-election in 2026. This news opens up a significant leadership role in the Senate and sets the stage for a competitive primary race in Ill

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Rhode Island Senate Shuffle: New Faces in Key Positions

January 4, 2025

In Rhode Island, the Senate is undergoing significant changes. Two prominent committee chairs, Senator Alana M. DiMario and Senator Dawn Euer, are stepping down from their roles. DiMario has been a strong advocate for climate policies, while Euer has played a crucial part in judge confirmations and

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Senator John Thune: The New Face of GOP in the Senate

November 14, 2024

Senator John Thune from South Dakota has been chosen as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, stepping into the role previously held by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn from Texas and Senator Rick Scott from Florida to secure the position. This change comes