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Who Is Bill Nelson? Florida Ex-Senator Rumored To Be Pick for NASA Head
Speculation grew on social media this week after Breaking Defense magazine reported Nelson was a possible candidate due to his "strong relationship" with the president.
The Case Cory Booker Should Push for Baby Bonds to Succeed
The strongest argument for baby bonds is the moral one.
GOP Senator Mike Lee Says Mitt Romney's Trump Impeachment Vote Is No Cause
In a lengthy statement shared on his campaign site, Utah Senator Mike Lee said that there was enough room in the GOP for both of them.
Why Are Bitcoin Supporters Giving Themselves Laser Eyes?
It's not entirely clear where the meme started, but it's spread quickly among crypto holders.
Ted Cruz Leaving His Dog Snowflake Behind in Texas Prompts Anger and Jokes
Cruz and his family headed to Cancun this week as millions of Texans have been facing freezing temperatures and power outages.
What Is Presidents Day? A Brief History and Facts About the Holiday
What began as a celebration of George Washington gradually expanding to honor all presidents.
Duckworth Urges Biden to Upend Entire USPS Board for 'Silence' Under DeJoy
"As a result of recent and abject failure of leadership at the top of the USPS, it is in desperate need of repair in the public eye," the senator writes in her letter to the president.
Hawley's Wife Recalls Protest Outside Home, Says It's Not 'Civil Discourse'
Erin Hawley said the attacks against her husband and family were not starting conversations, but "just meant to frighten."
Ohio Senator Walks Out of Hearing As Dozens Attend Without Masks
A mask mandate is in effect across Ohio but does not apply to judicial or legislative buildings, such as the Ohio Statehouse.
GOP Senator Blackburn Criticizes Biden for Signing So Many Executive Orders
Of all the executive orders Biden has signed during his first week in office, a third have been reversals of Trump-era policies.
Manchin Backs Congress Considering Removal of Cruz, Hawley After Riot
When asked during a TV interview if he believes the January 6 events at the Capitol were in fact an insurrection, the West Virginia senator replied succinctly: "Absolutely, no doubt at all in my mind."
Ted Cruz-Led Plan to Oppose Electoral Votes Draws Bipartisan Scorn
"I intend to vigorously defend our form of government by opposing this effort to disenfranchise millions of voters," GOP Senator Pat Toomey said Saturday.
Georgia Senator Perdue Predicts Democrats Will Impose 'Socialist Agenda'
Days before the Georgia runoffs, incumbent Republican Senator David Perdue released an op-ed attacking his opponent Jon Ossoff.
Bernie Sanders Getting COVID Vaccine Spawns 'Bernie Gets a Tattoo' Memes
A photo of the Vermont senator getting vaccinated has inspired people on Twitter to joke that Sanders is actually a really big Titus Andronicus fan.
Two Dozen Black Ministers Ask Warnock to Reconsider Pro-Choice Stance
Among the signees in the letter were people who have criticized Warnock for his views on abortion.
Former GOP State Senator Says 'We Messed Up' COVID Response Before Dying
Former Alabama state Senator Larry Dixon left the warning in a bid to prevent more deaths from the virus that took his life at the age of 78, according to a close friend.
David Perdue's Empty Podium at Georgia Debate Prompts Flurry of Memes
Ossoff led the wave of jokes on Twitter, sharing an image of him gesturing to an empty podium, captioned with a chicken emoji.
GOP VA Congressman Responds to Accusation of 'Corrupt Election'
Virginia Congressman Denver Riggleman responded to a tweet that said that he and other Republicans were "responsible for this corrupt election" in which Donald Trump lost.
2 Senators Introduce National Face Mask Legislation
The legislation would provide $5 billion to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for states that implement mask requirments.
Rick Scott Becomes Seventh Republican Senator to Test Positive for COVID-19
The Florida senator learned he had contracted the coronavirus while in quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who was COVID-positive
GOP Senator Thinks Trump 'May Not Have Been Defeated At All' in Election
Biden has secured at least 290 Electoral College votes—exceeding the 270 required to win the presidential election—but Trump has still not conceded.
Georgia SOS Refuses to Resign After Calls From Senators
Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said it's "unlikely" that instances of illegal voting is what could cost President Donald Trump the state's 16 electoral college votes.
Kid Rock Backs GOP Senate Candidate in Ad as Celebs Focus on Michigan
The "Bawitdaba" singer provides the voiceover in a campaign ad for John James, but other celebrities like Lizzo have voiced their support for James' Democratic rival, incumbent Gary Peters.
GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski Flips, Will Vote 'Yes' on Barrett Nomination
The Alaska senator says she will now support the confirmation, despite previously signaling she would vote against President Donald Trump's nominee.
Kamala Harris Dancing in the Rain Is a Meme - on the Left and Right
People used the video of Harris dancing in the rain to both express their excitement about supporting her and to criticize her and her record.
Planned Parenthood Corrects Ted Cruz's Definition of Birth Control
The reproductive healthcare nonprofit shared a tweet from five years ago, where the senator referred to birth control as "abortion-inducing drugs," which he also did in Wednesday's Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
Rubio Calls on White House for Frequent Updates About Trump's Condition
In response to an uptick in conspiracy theories circulating about Trump testing positive for COVID-19, the Florida senator called for the White House to be transparent in its updates.
Herd Immunity Study Rand Paul Cited Against Fauci Refutes Senetor's Claims
The paper Paul cited suggested herd immunity could be reached at just over 40 percent, which is far below the 22 percent infection rate in New York.
Biden in 2016: President Has 'Constitutional Duty' to Nominate Justice
The current Democratic presidential nominee said in 2016 that he would push ahead with the nomination of a Supreme Court appointee "even a few months before a presidential election."
U.S. Senator Ed Markey Has Unlikely Supporters—American Girl Dolls
American Girl Dolls are just some of the, uh, people supporting Markey in new Twitter accounts.