Senate
The latest on the U.S. Senate. Established by Article One of the United States Constitution, the United States Senate represents the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress. Made up of 100 senators, two elected from each state to a six year term. The vice president of the United States serves as the president of the Senate.
Democrats turn tables on GOP in judge nominations
Senate Judiciary Committee Dick Durbin refused Republican senators from speaking about judicial nominees before roll call vote.
US aid for Ukraine and Israel held up by fight over border
Congress faces a hurdle in its efforts toward aiding Israel and Ukraine after border policy negotiations derailed movement on an aid package.
Republican threatens "consequences" as meeting descends into chaos
"I guess Senator Durbin isn't going to allow women to speak, I thought that was sacrosanct in your party," Senator Tom Cotton said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Senate of "power play" over water bottles
Greene shared a photo showing senators had been given larger water bottles than members of the House of Representatives.
Kari Lake trashes America in warning to migrants
"America has high crime. It's not worth the treacherous path to come here," Lake advised migrants seeking asylum because of crime in their home countries.
Republican's high gun death rate in home state exposed during hearing
Dr. Megan Ranney turned Senator John Kennedy's line of questioning around on him during a gun violence hearing Tuesday.
Tommy Tuberville bemoans US now having "weakest military" in his lifetime
The Alabama senator spoke as he continues his months-long blocking of hundreds of routine military promotions.
China-watching committee warns US Congress about Beijing's "magic weapon"
Beijing's "united front" system of political influence is central to leader Xi Jinping's mission of rejuvenating the Chinese nation, the committee's memo says.
Kari Lake floats "baby bonus" to lower US abortion rate
Kari Lake praised a Hungarian scheme which sees women excluded from income tax if they raise four or more children.
Joe Manchin leaves two Republicans at risk of losing their seats
Manchin's announcement has tipped the scales against two Republican senators, who are likely to become new Democratic targets.
Senators are already worried about the next government shutdown threat
While Congress was able to stave off a November 18 federal shutdown, partisanship threatens to derail funding efforts once again.
Get Used to House Speaker Mike Johnson Capitulating
Johnson and his fellow radicals are like the political equivalent of pre-parenthood adults who look on in horror at the compromises that parents make to their kids to get through the day.
Tammy Murphy Senate Run Sparks Immediate 'Dynasty' Backlash
Tammy Murphy announced her campaign to run for senate in the 2024 elections on Wednesday, sparking immediate "Dynasty" backlash.
Republican senator threatens to bite man: "I'm not above it"
"In a fight, I'm gonna bite. I'll do anything," Senator Markwayne Mullin said after he challenged a union leader to a fistfight.
Matt Gaetz calls Bernie Sanders a "hero"
"Maybe the hero of that entire exchange was Bernie Sanders, who knows," Gaetz said of Sanders' intervention to stop a fight on the Senate floor Tuesday.
How Democrats plan to thwart Tommy Tuberville
Senate Democrats have advanced plans to circumvent the Republican's block on military promotions.
'Don't give an inch' to China, Republicans warn Biden
GOP senators say meeting with Xi at this stage sends China the wrong message.
Republican defends challenging union leader to fist fight
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced off with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien during a hearing on Tuesday.
Democrat's train confrontation goes viral: 'I'm gonna have you thrown off'
A journalist's confrontation with Senator Chris Coons over a Gaza ceasefire has been viewed over a million times on social media.
Is Joe Manchin running for president? What we know, what we don't
The West Virginia senator said he will not be seeking re-election, but intends to travel the country to "bring Americans together."
Senate elections map for 2024 shows Democrats face a bleak future
Democratic senators are facing tough reelection fights in several states that have previously backed former President Donald Trump.
John Fetterman's latest Israel move sparks fury
Hamas is holding an estimated 240 hostages following its deadly attack on Israel last month.
John Fetterman tells protester he can't understand him: "I had a stroke"
Protestors interrupted a campaign event over Fetterman's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.
Donald Trump's enemy wants to return to Congress
Former Republican Congressman Peter Meijer told Newsweek his impeachment vote against Trump was "not personal."
A Dark Winter Is Coming for Ukraine
Ukrainian officials put on a brave face in public as they travel to Western capitals and lobby for more military support. But behind closed doors, they're frustrated on a number of levels.
Left and right slam Tuberville over military blockade harming US readiness
"Senator Tuberville has made clear that he doesn't care about our national security," Senator Elizabeth Warren told Newsweek.
Saving an Israel-Ukraine deal may require Senate agreement on border reform
"Democrats will have to accept a really serious U.S.-Mexico border protection bill in order to get our people on board," GOP Leader Mitch McConnell said.
Multiple Republicans find their funding in jeopardy
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell is reported to have warned lawmakers that proposed elections finance bill could jeopardize funding.
Kari Lake suffers polling blow in Arizona Senate race
A recent poll shows Kari Lake trailing Democrat Ruben Gallego by 4 percentage points, with independent Kyrsten Sinema pulling votes from her.
Can Senate stand strong against House push to split Israel and Ukraine aid?
"The great majority of senators and members of the House support funding for Ukraine and Israel," Senator Mitt Romney of Utah told Newsweek.
