Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year
That's "filibuster," the Senate rule that requires 60 of the chamber's 100 members to agree to pass most legislation.
Sat Nov 16 2024
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban
it would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?
Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the US Senate and what that would actually mean.
Tue Apr 23 2024
US Senate's Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum
Several governments are considering how to mitigate the dangers of the emerging technology.
Tue Aug 29 2023
US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto
Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for two years last June.
Thu May 04 2023
Elon Musk talks AI, Tesla with Democratic leader Schumer
Elon Musk discussed artificial intelligence issues and electric vehicles with US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Senators introduce bill that could lead to TikTok US ban
A bipartisan pair of high-ranking US senators introduced legislation that would give federal authorities the power to ban TikTok.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Comedian Jon Stewart erupts after Republicans vote against military burn pits bill
US Senate Republicans blocked a bill to provide healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving abroad.
Fri Jul 29 2022
US Senate passes gun safety bill
The Senate bill, approved in a 65-33 vote, is the first significant gun control legislation to pass in three decades.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify in US Senate sex abuse probe
Biles and Raisman will testify about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Wed Sep 15 2021
US Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again
In the vote, seven of the 50 Senate Republicans joined the chamber's unified Democrats in favoring conviction.
Sat Feb 13 2021
US Senate confirms Yellen as first female Treasury secretary
Her immediate job in the first weeks of the new administration will be to help win Congress approval of $1.9 trillion rescue package.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Georgia delivers US Senate to Democrats with double win
Democrats on Wednesday completed a sweep of the two U.S. Senate seats up for grabs in runoff elections in Georgia.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Trump celebrates at White House as Supreme Court nominee confirmed
It came little more than an hour after the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Barrett to the lifetime appointment on a 52-48 vote.
Tue Oct 27 2020
U.S. Senate panel approves ban on using TikTok app on government devices
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs approves bill banning TikTok on government devices.
Wed Jul 22 2020
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024