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Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed claims Dems are attacking his electability because he’s Muslim — a new poll suggests a different reason
Democratic Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed strongly insinuated that critics within his party who are casting doubt on his electability are doing so because of his race and r…
Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination
After declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate opposition…
A $12 Chico's shirt enters the Mitch McConnell proof-of-life mystery
The senator remains unavailable. The blouse has been extensively documented.…
Jack Smith's Senate phone records probe turns to Verizon's handling of subpoenas
Sen. Chuck Grassley and 15 senators demand Verizon explain why it failed to disclose Jack Smith's Arctic Frost subpoena for congressional phone records.…
Michigan Senate candidate endorsed by AOC and Bernie Sanders insists he's not a socialist
Abdul El-Sayed insisted he is not a socialist despite his ties to DSA events, a Bernie Sanders endorsement and a new ad featuring AOC in the Michigan Senate race.…
Maine Dem Senate candidate Troy Jackson fathered two kids with his second cousin: report
Maine Dem Senate candidate Troy Jackson has two adult sons with his second cousin and long-term partner Lana Pelletier, according to a new report.…
Dem Senate Nominee Troy Jackson Has 2 Kids With His Cousin: REPORT
Maine Democrat’s Senate Bid Draws Scrutiny Over Family Ties…
Fauci, Assailed by Republicans, Took the Fifth. Here’s What We Know.
In a three-hour Senate hearing this week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to stay silent, leaving people confused about many of the issues raised.…
Where Each Senate Republican Stands on the SAVE Act
Ahead of the August recess, Senate Republicans remain divided over how to proceed with the SAVE America Act, legislation championed by President Donald Trump that aims to ban mail-…
Fox News Poll: GOP divisions shape Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton trails James Talarico by 3 points in the Texas Senate race as character concerns and a GOP unity gap reshape the 2026 midterm battle.…
After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about 'chilling effect' on public health
The accusations against Dr. Anthony Fauci, once the nation's leading infectious disease expert, have some experts worrying that these events may further erode public health staffin…
Let's Go: Senate Leadership Fund Makes Big Move in North Carolina Senate Race, and It's About Time
August is just about to make its 2026 debut, and its arrival will mean that there are three full months for nominees in battleground races to make their best pitches to voters in t…
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war
Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict…
Darline Graham Announces Run for Full Senate Term in First Campaign Ad
Republican Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) is out with her first campaign ad, making her case to Republican voters ahead of the Aug. 11 special primary, and she's keeping it simple: Tru…
Senate of High Schoolers Pass Symbolic "Legislation" on Classroom AI Policy
Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.…
Obama endorses Democratic Iowa state rep running for US Senate against Trump-backed House Republican
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek for U.S. Senate as the candidate runs against Trump-backed Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.…
Receipts on the Senate Filibuster | Interview: Mike “Frags” Fragoso
What's the only branch of government doing its job?…
Senate panel delays vote on Blanche's nomination as key Republicans withhold support
The Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote Thursday on whether to advance Todd Blanche's nomination. But resistance from two Republican senators threw his confirmatio…
Senate panel delays critical vote to advance Blanche attorney general nomination
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche‘s confirmation process to permanently remain in the position was set back on Wednesday when a key Senate committee postponed a key vote advanci…
U.S. Senate unanimously opposes Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
President Trump's friendship with dead billionaire Jeffrey Epstein is still a matter of endless public discussion. And it's rumored he plans to pardon convicted sex trafficker and …
Apple faces bipartisan Senate pushback over plans to buy Chinese memory chips
US senators from both sides of the aisle are urging Apple to commit by August 21 to not using memory chips from Chinese suppliers.…
The Scariest Part of the Senate’s COVID Hearing Had Nothing to Do With Anthony Fauci
A spicy clash made headlines, but something more sinister is happening here.…
Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
Longtime Epstein associate serving 20-year sentence for sex-trafficking crimes has exhausted series of appeals…
The Senate unanimously tells Trump to leave Ghislaine Maxwell in prison
For once, Senate Republicans declined to hold the door open.…
Anthony Fauci’s high-profile Senate hearing: what we learned
Six years on from Covid crisis, Republicans still politicizing science – and Fauci remains a political punching bag…
Senators Cornyn and Tillis Force Delay of Blanche Nomination Over Trump’s IRS Deal
John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the nominee for attorney general of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit aga…
WATCH: Fauci attorney ejected from Senate hearing after chaotic exchange: ‘You are not recognized!’
Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions as Sen. Rand Paul ejected his lawyer for disrupting the Senate hearing.…
Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not | Arwa Mahdawi
Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect he might be braindead? Just asking for 340 million friends…
Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience…
Anthony Fauci to face grilling from Senate Republicans on Covid pandemic
Hearing is part of a longtime Republican investigation into pandemic’s origins, led by Senator Rand Paul…
Senate advances Lindsey Graham’s long-stalled Russia sanctions bill just hours after his funeral
“Even though Lindsey is not physically with us today, his presence can certainly be felt in this chamber,” Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said.…
Senate advances Russia and Iran sanctions bill in honor of Lindsey Graham
The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance a dual Russia and Iran sanctions bill honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, hours after the South Carolina senator’s funeral in Washington, …
Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine
The bipartisan sanctions bill targets Russian oil and gas while adding Iran penalties, with up to 500% tariffs and 100% on buyers like China.…
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence, a position that oversees 18 disparate intelligence agencies across the government.…
Dem Senate Debate Devolves Into Campaign Funding Finger Pointing
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., went head-to-head in the second and final Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate on Monday night. While Michigan voters may h…
Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
At confirmation hearing, Clayton sidestepped questions about 2020 election and declined to say Trump lost…
Three Candidates Compete for Virginia GOP Senate Nomination
On Tuesday, three Republican candidates—Kim Farington, Bert Mizusawa, and David Williams—will be facing off to see who will earn the nomination to run against three-term incumbent …
Kamala Harris backs US Senate candidate who replaced Graham Platner: 'I know what it is like'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared her support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson, drawing a parallel between his run and her 2024 presidential bid.…