Senate Advances Funding Bills Amid Nominations and Recess Plans
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The Senate is facing a complex summer session with ongoing negotiations on government funding bills and nominee confirmations, amid high tensions and disagreements over specific legislation and priorities, including FBI headquarters location and agency funding, with efforts underway to expedite Trump’s nominees and potential rules changes to speed up confirmations.
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