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Spending bill drama plays out in Senate
CNN's Dana Bash reports on the Senate's struggle to pass the spending bill just in time to avert a government shutdown.
Senate fails to approve Keystone pipeline
The Senate was unable to get the 60 votes needed to approve construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
Obama tries to move on after big GOP win
Michelle Kosinski looks at what the Democrats loss of the Senate might mean for President Obama's final two years in office.
Democrats stumble in key Senate races
Dana Bash reports that Senate candidates have little room for error this close to election day.
Senate approves arming Syrian rebels
The Senate voted in favor of the U.S. supplying arms and training the Syrian rebels in the war against ISIS.
Senate grills bank giant on tax evasion
New details emerge of how a giant international bank helped wealthy Americans dodge taxes, CNN's Brian Todd reports.
Ted Cruz's debt ceiling drama
Dana Bash reports on the last-minute drama the freshman Texas Republican caused over the Senate's vote to raise the debt limit.
Sen. McCain: Democrats are hypocrites
Senate Democrats took a historic step this afternoon, voting with a simple majority to implement the "nuclear option" - changing Senate rules so that only 51 votes are needed to approve some presidential nominees. In an interview with Wolf Blitzer, Sen. John McCain decries the move, accusing many Democrats of "outright hypocrisy."
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Senate Democrats pass "nuclear option"
It's a historic change to Senate rules that lets a simple majority approve some presidential nominees. Democrats argue it's necessary given the obstructionism of Republicans; Republicans charge it will ruin the Senate. CNN's Dana Bash reports.
Cory Booker's rising star
The Newark mayor wants to be New Jersey's next senator, but critics question whether his political popularity is deserved. CNN's Jason Carroll interviews Cory Booker.
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