-- "The bill traveled to the Senate and was passed on Monday by a 64-35 vote, just hours after Trump was inaugurated. This is a stark contrast from just last year, when Senate Democrats twice blocked the bill from being brought to the Senate floor for a vote." --
It gets better...
-- "In other moves, the Trump administration put a halt to refugee flights as it begins to reassess who will be allowed in." --
And better...
-- "The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in President Trump's administration amid delays by Democrats." --
And better...
-- "Pete Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday for a final Senate vote to advance his confirmation to lead the Department of Defense, setting up a high-stakes showdown." --
