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Cheri Beasley's Chances of Beating Ted Budd in North Carolina: Polls
Two recent polls carried out on behalf of conservative organizations show a neck-in-neck race to flip the GOP-held seat blue for Democrats.
Trump-Backed Ted Budd Says 2020 Biden Win 'Legitimate' in Resurfaced Video
The Republican Senate candidate admitted that the president won "fair and square" despite previously voting to overturn his election victory.
Richard Burr Sticks With GOP, to Vote No on Ketanji Brown Jackson
The North Carolina senator was previously speculated to be considering voting for Jackson's confirmation.
GOP Senators From Madison Cawthorn's State Won't Back His Re-Election Bid
North Carolina's Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr criticized their fellow GOP lawmaker, with Burr calling Cawthorn "an embarrassment."
Nancy Pelosi Opposes Stocks Ban; These Officials Have Made Most From Trades
Over 220 more representatives and senators own individual stocks. Together, they held at least $225 million in stock assets during 2020.
Biden's Pick to Head FDA Says 'Price of Pharmaceuticals Is Way Too High'
Califf said that his reasoning for returning to the FDA is public service, saying that he is "a 70-year-old person with nothing to gain."
14 Republicans Defy Trump, Vote to Break Filibuster to Raise Debt Ceiling
Democrats will now be able to raise the debt ceiling with a fast-track simple majority vote in the Senate.
Lara Trump Leads NC Senate Race, Potential Challenger May Back Off
If she gets into the race soon, Representative Ted Budd may not join the fray.
N.C. GOP Chair Sees Richard Burr Continuing as Leader Despite Censure
The censure, according to Whatley, wasn't a referendum on Burr as a senator but a formal disagreement over his vote to convict former President Donald Trump.
Burr Says North Carolina GOP Chose Loyalty to Trump Over Party's Principles
The senator who voted to convict Trump said that "it is truly a sad day for North Carolina Republicans."
GOP Senators Who Voted to Convict Donald Trump Face Local Censures
Some of the Republican senators who voted to convict former President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial faced censure from local GOP groups in their states.
What the 7 Republicans Who Voted to Convict Trump Have Said About Decision
Susan Collins of Maine said Trump created a "dangerous situation" and put his "selfish interest" over the interests of the country.
North Carolina GOP Calls Richard Burr's Vote to Convict Trump 'Shocking'
Some Republicans are calling for the GOP senator, who doesn't plan to run in 2022, to be formally censured.
Susan Collins on Conviction Vote: Trump Created a 'Dangerous Situation'
The Maine Republican senator said the former president had subordinated "the interests of the country to his own selfish interests."
GOP Sen. Richard Burr Votes to Convict Trump, Shocking Democrats
U.S. Senator Richard Burr, who is planning to retire next year, joined six of his GOP colleagues and voted with Democrats unsuccessfully to convict former President Donald Trump of inciting the violent riot that smothered the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Rob Portman Becomes Third Republican Senator Not to Seek 2022 Re-Election
GOP senators Richard Burr of North Carolina and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania have also said they won't run again in 2022.
Georgia GOP Senator Posts Wrestling Meme of Trump Beating Up Coronavirus
Loeffler remarked "COVID stood NO chance against @realDonaldTrump!" on the WWE tweet showing Trump appearing to fight the novel coronavirus that has killed over 7,100 Georgians.
Marco Rubio to Lead Senate Intelligence Committee As FBI Investigates Burr
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced the leadership change on Monday afternoon, calling Rubio a "natural choice" for the position.
Burr Draws Bipartisan Praise for Stepping Down Amid FBI Probe
The Republican senator stepped aside from his role as Intelligence Committee chairman after the FBI seized his cell phone as part of a probe into his controversial handling of stocks at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
FBI Issued Warrant to Apple to Obtain Sen. Richard Burr's iCloud Account
FBI agents seized the senator's cell phone as they combed through conversations with his stock broker.
GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler Denies Any Knowledge of Insider Stock Trading
The senator insisted she had nothing to do with February stock trades--which included the selling of several that were "hammered" in the stock market due to coronavirus concerns.
What is the STOCK Act? U.S. Senators Accused of Insider Trading
In response to the news, some have called for an outright prohibition on stock ownership by members of Congress.
Sens. Richard Burr, Kelly Loeffler Face Calls to Resign Over Stock Sales
The Republican lawmakers reportedly sold off large quantities of stock before the COVID-19 pandemic caused markets to plunge.
Tucker Carlson Calls on Senator Burr to Resign Over Stock Dumping Reports
"Now, maybe there's an honest explanation for what [Burr] did," Carlson said. "If there is, he should share it with the rest of us immediately."
Senate Committee Found No Ukraine Interference in 2016 Election: Report
The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee found no evidence that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 Presidential election, according to a report from Politico.
Fox News Legal Analyst Says Donald Trump Jr. Can't Just Ignore Subpoena
"You can't just sit on it and you can't not show. Somebody will show up with handcuffs," Andrew Napolitano said.
Donald Trump Jr. to Blame for Subpoena After Evading Interviews, Burr Says
Trump Jr. had plenty of chances to sit for interviews voluntarily and quietly, Republican Senator Richard Burr reportedly said.
Trump Jr. Spokesman Rips GOP Senator Over Subpoena 'Harassment'
Trump Jr. "has testified 20+ hours already & was cleared of any crimes by Mueller," a spokesman for the first son tweeted.
Key GOP Colleagues Show Richard Burr Little Support For Subpoenaing Don Jr.
The Republican senator's Intelligence Committee members did not seem very enthusiastic about hauling the president's eldest son before the committee for a second round of questioning.
Trump Clears Himself of Russia Wrongdoing in Tweet
"Is anybody really surprised by this?" Trump wrote on Twitter.