Provided by: WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Dr. David Shulkin to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT DELIVERED TO SENATE: “Trump Remains Threat To National Security”
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) The U.S, House has delivered its Article of Impeachment to the U.S. Senate, where a trial is scheduled to be held next month.
Becker To Challenge Hoeven For Senate In North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Representative Rick Becker is challenging John Hoeven for his seat in the U.S. Senate.
Democrat, University Of Jamestown Professor, Katrina Christiansen Challenging Hoeven For Senate Seat
JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Democrat, Katrina Christiansen a University of Jamestown engineering professor is challenging incumbent, Republican John Hoeven for his seat in the U.S. Senate.
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Says U.S. Capitol Mob Was Fed Lies
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) Republican Senator and outgoing Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell stated today that the rioters who stormed the Capitol on January 6th were fed lies and provoked by the President.
U.S. Senate Calls It A Day With No Action On $2,000 COVID Relief Checks
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) The U.S. Senate has adjourned for the day with no action on $2,000 COVID relief checks for Americans.
Minnesota Senate Republicans Pass Voter ID
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Republican controlled Minnesota Senate today passed legislation to require photo ID’s for all elections, despite no documentation of any voter fraud. Democrats argued the only purpose of the legislation is to drop thousands of voters from polls. The legislation is expected to die in the House. It passed in the… Continue reading Minnesota Senate Republicans Pass Voter ID
Senate Passes Sweeping Climate Change & Prescription Medication Legislation
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) The U.S. Senate on this Sunday has passed the “Inflation Reduction Act”. It’s the first sweeping legislation on climate change and gives the government the authority to negotiate prices for some prescription drugs.
Senate Passes Legislation Strengthening Sanctions On Iran and Russia
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) Sen. Hoeven: “This legislation increases sanctions on Iran and Russia, which is in our national interest, but also important for our allies. I believe these sanctions can be effective in deterring Russian aggression, as well as Iran’s support for terrorism.”
Capitol Police Say They Were Overrun, As Rioters Rant In The Senate Chamber
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) Capitol Police say they were overrun as rioters broke into the Senate Chambers to rant.