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Republicans' Chances of Beating Democrats With 3 Months to Midterms
Major legislation and the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade have caused some forecasters to scale back the GOP's midterm election projections.
Senate Passes Reconciliation Bill Despite Vote-a-Rama 'Hell,' Sinema Hiccup
Senate Democrats passed the $739 billion bill that will invest in health care and climate change on Sunday, after months of negotiations.
Why Insulin Price Cap for Private Insurers Won't Be in Reconciliation Bill
Americans pay about 10 times more for insulin than people in 32 other countries, according to a 2020 government survey.
Fetterman's Chances of Beating Oz in Pennsylvania With 3 Months to Election
The Democratic candidate aims to flip a Republican-held Senate seat blue as he faces off against his Trump-backed opponent.
Chuck Grassley Mocked Over Complaint About Missing Family Reunion: 'Retire'
Grassley, 88, lamented that he would miss a family reunion for the second year running to "fight" the expected passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Sinema Slammed Over Deal to Pass Inflation Reduction Act, Keep Tax Loophole
Senator Kyrsten Sinema agreed to back the Inflation Reduction Act on the condition that a $14 billion tax break for wealthy hedge fund managers be preserved.
Kyrsten Sinema Approval Rating Struggles Amid Inflation Reduction Act Fight
Sinema is more popular among Arizona's Republican voters than among those in her own party.
A Unified Senate, and a Unified NATO
This week's vote and our trip to Eastern Europe has made one thing abundantly clear: the free world stands united against Vladimir Putin's would-be empire building, and is ready to respond against his illegal and immoral military attacks.
Republicans Plan to Turn Democrats Against Inflation Act
"I don't care about what pain it may cause members of the Democratic Party," the Senate's number 3 Republican, Senator John Barrasso, said.
Josh Hawley Calls Tech Bill Stall a 'Cave to the Tech Companies' by Schumer
Republican Senators Grassley, Hawley and Graham criticized Chuck Schumer for breaking his promise to hold a tech bill vote by "early summer."
Republicans Chances of Beating Mark Kelly With 3 Months to Election
Several polls and election models predict Kelly prevailing over a Republican challenger in the November midterms.
Fact Check: Is Jon Stewart Correct About Toxic Burn Pit Bill Changes?
Jon Stewart sent an expletive-ridden tweet to Ted Cruz for rejecting the toxic burn pit bill for American war veterans, triggering a social media feud.
Rand Paul Ripped, Jon Stewart Praised as Veterans Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed the PACT Act on Tuesday with the bipartisan support of 86 senators, with Rand Paul among 11 Republicans to vote against the bill.
Senate Republicans Use Biden's Reasoning in Rare Defense of Nancy Pelosi
More than half of Senate GOP lawmakers issued a statement in support of Pelosi's trip to Taiwan.
Trump-Backed Candidate Slammed by Rock Star for Using His Song at Rally
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister called Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and her campaign "fascist morons."
Senate Marijuana Legalization Bill Falls Flat
Late last month, Senators Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker, and Ron Wyden released the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.
Sinema Praised for 'Spine of Steel' as GOP Hopes She'll Kill Spending Bill
GOP Senator John Barrasso said moderate Democrat Sinema is "not going to be easily twisted."
Walker's Chances of Beating Warnock With 100 Days to Midterm: Polls
The Trump-backed Republican hopes to help the GOP regain control of the Senate.
Officers Find Fully Automatic Ghost Gun in Car of Man Doing Donuts: Police
Possession of a machine gun is among the charges the driver faces, amid growing alarm over untraceable, privately assembled ghost guns.
Rusty Bowers Trashes Trump, Defends Jan. 6 Testimony
"My vote will never tarnish his name on a ballot," the GOP Arizona House Speaker said when asked if he would vote for Trump if he runs in 2024.
Republicans' Chances of Retaking Congress With 100 Days to Midterms: Polls
Analysts and historical precedent suggest the GOP is well-positioned to retake the House and possibly the Senate.
Kinzinger Calls Cruz 'Utter Fraud' After He Defends Vote Against Veterans
The Republican congressman said on Saturday that the GOP senator is a "charlatan clown."
Mandela Barnes' Chances of Beating Ron Johnson in Wisconsin: Polls
Wisconsin's lieutenant governor is set to face off against the Republican senator now that the other top Democratic contenders have dropped out.
Why the Veteran Health Care Bill Was Smacked Down by Republicans
GOP Senator Pat Toomey's office said the PACT Act "would enable $400 billion over the next 10 years in spending completely unrelated to veterans."
Video Shows Republicans Fist Bumping After Blocking Veteran Healthcare Bill
Ted Cruz and Steve Daines were among those seen celebrating after the GOP blocked the passing of the PACT Act.
Susan Collins Signals Manchin-Schumer Deal Could Thwart Gay Marriage Bill
A key Senate moderate says bipartisan progress is unraveling after two powerful Democrats kept negotiations on a spending bill out of view.
'The View' Co-Host Suggests Trading Mitch McConnell for Brittney Griner
Joy Behar would rather give over the Republican senator than a Russian arms dealer currently serving 25 years in a U.S. prison.
Democrats Beat Republicans for Control of Congress in 4 Polls in Past Week
Analysts generally predict that the GOP will win big in the November midterm, but recent polls suggest more voters want Democrats to control Congress.
Democrats Just Beat Mitch McConnell at His Own Game
Democrats waited until after the CHIPS Act passed on Wednesday to announce Senator Joe Manchin has agreed to support the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
These 41 Senate Republicans Voted Against Veterans' Healthcare—Full List
McConnell, Thune and Barrasso were among the ones who voted against expanding access to health care for toxin-exposed veterans.