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Kennedy confirmed: See who else has passed Senate approval and who still needs votes

Since his inauguration, the U.S. Senate has confirmed 16 high profile members of President Donald Trump's second administration.

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Kennedy to take top US health post after Senate confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a vaccine critic who has pledged to tackle chronic disease, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Health Secretary on Thursday, after overcoming resistance from the medical establishment and members of Congress with promises to limit his role in vaccine policy.

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Reactions pour in as Senate confirms Kennedy for HHS

Reproductive rights advocate slams RFK Jr. appointment,calls Kennedy "an anti-abortion, anti-science conspiracy theorist."

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Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig are considering bids for Tina Smith's U.S. Senate seat

Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.) are both being pushed to run for U.S. Senate in 2026 after Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said Thursday she doesn't plan to seek reelection, Axios has learned.

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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan enters US Senate race after Tina Smith exits

Flanagan, who is from St. Louis Park, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2002, where she studied American Indian studies and child psychology. She also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2015 until she became lieutenant governor.

Axios · 16h

Tina Smith retirement tees up rare open Senate seat battle royale

Tina Smith's announcement that she won't run again in 2026 could tee up a high-profile battle royale featuring some of Minnesota's biggest political stars. The big picture: Open statewide seats are rare — the last time a U.

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Flanagan, White enter US Senate race in Minnesota; Ellison says he is 'not in or out'

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat ...

Gabbard clears Senate hurdle, heads to confirmation as top US spy

The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance the nomination of former Representative Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national ...

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee finds common ground on Syria at hearing

Members on both sides of the aisle agreed that the U.S. should engage with the fledgling Syrian government to ensure ...

‘Fog of war’: Kentucky Republicans brace for potential 3-way race for US Senate in 2026

Mitch McConnell hasn’t said he’s leaving yet - but that isn’t stopping behind-the-scenes jockeying among likely contenders.

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House and Senate committees move forward on dueling budget plans

On the other side of the Capitol, Senate Republicans have backed a two-bill strategy. The first is focused on border security, defense and energy priorities, while the second would include an ...

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Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as top U.S. intelligence official

Gabbard overcame initial skepticism from some Republican senators about her nomination, underscoring Trump's grip on the ...

Kennedy clinches top US health job despite anti-vaccine views

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, a vaccine critic who has pledged to tackle chronic disease, was named U.S. Health Secretary on Thursday ...

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