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Madison Cawthorn Lectured by Republican After Calling Zelensky a 'Thug'
A video of Cawthorn was published on Thursday by WRAL, showing the North Carolina lawmaker insulting Ukraine's leader, breaking his own party line.
Full List of 31 Republicans Who Voted Against Military Aid for Ukraine
Senator Mitt Romney said he supported aid to Ukrainians but criticized the "last-minute" process involved.
Putin, McConnell Scoff at Biden for Blaming Gas Price Hike on Russia
The White House has dubbed the increase in fuel costs "Putin's price hike," but McConnell called that "laugh-out-loud revisionist history."
Calls to Fire Louis DeJoy Grow as Senate Passes Postal Service Reform Bill
DeJoy has been strongly criticized by Democrats for reforms he has overseen and implemented during his tenure at USPS.
Lynching Is Almost a Federal Hate Crime as Senate Unanimously Passes Bill
The bill had previously passed the House of Representatives in a 422-3 vote.
House, Senate Agree on Russia Trade Ban as Putin Moves Further Into Ukraine
Leaders of the House and Senate trade panels said these actions will "send a clear message to Putin that his war is unacceptable."
Group of Bipartisan Senators Press Biden to Expedite Arms to Poland
The senators said that "dramatically strengthening Poland's ground forces" would deter Russia from "additional military incursions in Europe beyond Ukraine."
Ron DeSantis Set To Sign Strictest Florida Abortion Ban in History
The GOP-led Florida Senate approved a bill which would ban the procedure after after 15 weeks, with no exceptions for incest, human trafficking or rape.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Quashes Mitch McConnell's Hopes for Senate Run
In a letter to donors, the Republican said he was "honored by the confidence and interest you've shown in my public career" but added that his mind was set.
Senate Democrats Tried, and Failed, to Shut Down Abortion Debate
Instead of letting modern science and the consensus of the people make their way into law, extreme pro-abortion voices in Washington want to dictate policy.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Meets Senators as Confirmation Hearings Scheduled
Four days of confirmation hearings for Jackson will begin March 21 with opening statements, questioning and testimony from other witnesses.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Lists Labor Union, Don McGahn Cases in Her Top Ten
In a 149-page questionnaire, Jackson walked through some of the cases that she believes to be the most significant of her career.
Joe Manchin Might Have Helped Kill Roe v. Wade
The Democrat joined Republicans opposing a bill to codify abortion rights into federal law, as the Supreme Court weighs a case that may undermine the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion.
Georgia Senate OKs Ending Requirement for License to Carry Guns
Georgia gun owners might not have to obtain a license to carry their weapons in public with the new bill.
Trump Endorsement Could Shake Up Ohio Senate Race, Poll Finds
Retiring Senator Rob Portman is supporting candidate Jane Timken, who is garnering about 6 percent of likely Republican primary voters.
Supreme Court Confirmation for Jackson Will Be Less Partisan: Rob Portman
The senator said on Sunday that Republicans are looking for a justice who won't "legislate on the bench."
GOP Senator Blackburn Uses Ukraine Invasion to Criticize Biden SCOTUS Pick
This is not the first time Republicans have used the timing of a SCOTUS nomination to argue against a pick from a Democratic president.
Lindsay Graham Calls SCOTUS Pick 'Radical Left' Despite Voting to Confirm
Less than a year ago, Graham supported Kentanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to be a U.S. circuit judge for the District of Columbia.
Senator Jim Inhofe to Retire at End of Session, Setting Up Special Election
The Oklahoma senator, who has held his seat since 1994, will cut his term short and step down by the end of the year.
No Republicans Object to Inspector General Trump Called 'Fake News'
Christi A. Grimm was confirmed as the new inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services on February 18.
Halle Berry, Amy Schumer Among Stars Backing Dr. Oz's Opponent for Senate
Dr. Oz may be a star in his own right, but Democratic candidate Malcolm Kenyatta enjoys the support of many well-known celebrities.
Senate Barely Confirms Biden's FDA Head Pick Despite Landslide 6 Years Ago
In 2016, the Senate confirmed Dr. Robert Califf to lead the FDA in an 89-4 vote, but he was narrowly confirmed this week in a 50-46 vote.
Democrat Lujan to Return From Stroke in Time for Senate Supreme Court Vote
The senator's vacancy gave Republicans the majority with 50 votes, raising concerns about Biden's nominee.
Trump vs. McConnell: Top Republicans Fight Over Future of GOP
As this year's midterms approach, the former president and the top Senate Republican are backing different candidates.
Joe Manchin Says Inflation Threat 'Is Real,' But Congress Shouldn't Fix It
The Labor Department announced Thursday that annual inflation had increased at its fastest pace in 40 years.
Mitch McConnell Is 'Done,' Trump Allies Blast Senator After Jan. 6 Remarks
"Nobody wants to see Mitch McConnell around anymore. It's over Mitch," longtime Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn said.
Video of Senate Candidate Burning Confederate Flag Viewed Over 600K Times
Democratic candidate Gary Chambers argues in his viral campaign ad that "Jim Crow never really left" Louisiana.
Pelosi's Trading Ban Could Force Husband to Sell at Least $10M in Stocks
The push for lawmakers to divest from the market would affect their spouses who have invested in the stick market.
Governor Larry Hogan Won't Run for Senate Despite Push From Mitch McConnell
"I sincerely appreciate all the people who have been encouraging me to consider it," Hogan said during a Tuesday press conference.
Every Republican Senator to Condemn Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger Censure
Senator Mitt Romney said he had exchanged text messages with his niece, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.

