Senators
Supreme Court 'Set a Torch' to Its Legitimacy With Roe Ruling: Warren
The Democratic senator said Sunday that more justices should be added to the institution in order to "get some confidence back in our court."
Trump Threatens Mitch McConnell Over Gun Bill: 'Final Straw'
The former president called the bipartisan legislation a "career ending bill" for Republican senators.
Democrats Convince Biden to Let Trump Appointee Keep His Job
A number of senators intervened in the White House's plan to replace David Beasley as the head of the World Food Program.
David Hogg Sees Senate Gun Deal 4 Years After Surviving School Shooting
The Parkland survivor, now a gun-control activist, said the agreement "should be the beginning and not the end of Congress' work."
Senators Agree on Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework After Mass Shootings
The framework includes improved background checks to those under 21 years old, and allocating funds for mental health treatment, among other measures.
Democrats Best Chances of Beating GOP Senate Candidates, According to Polls
Although national polls and historical precedent show the GOP favored to win big in the November midterm, Democrats hope to maintain control of the Senate.
Bannon Urges McConnell, GOP Senators 'Be Turfed Out' for Ukraine Trip
"Any senator running that supports McConnell must go," the former Trump admin official wrote on Saturday. "$40 billion of your money."
Resurfaced Video of McCain Saying Paul 'Working for' Putin Tops 560K Views
VoteVets, the group that resurfaced the clip, agreed with John McCain calling Rand Paul "a Russian asset."
Man Gets 32 Months for Threatening to Kill Senators Murkowski, Sullivan
Jay Allen Johnson left 17 threatening voicemails to two U.S. Alaskan senators over the span of five months.
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."
Five Republicans Who Might Join Collins in Confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson
Jackson, who faced attacks and a tough grilling from Republicans during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing last week, may still win bipartisan support.
2 Senators Tell Tesla They Are 'Deeply Troubled' About Self-Driving Dangers
Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey wrote a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressing their concern about safety reports on the the carmaker's self-driving systems.
71 Percent of U.S. Senators Out if Age Limits Imposed on Elected Officials
Fifty-eight percent of Americans surveyed in a new poll said that there should be a maximum age limit for elected officials.
Man Could Get 20 Years After Pleading Guilty to Threats Against Senators
A 65-year-old Alaska man pleaded guilty to sending threatening voicemails to U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan.
Tennessee Senator Concealed Transfer of $91K Between Campaigns: Indictment
The Republican state senator, Brian Kelsey, was reportedly assisted by a local Nashville restaurant owner.
Federal Reserve Banned Policymakers From Stock Trading, Is Congress Next?
"There're a lot of members of Congress, and some of them come from the world of business, and some have complicated family investments," David Wessel said.
Senators Submit Bill Forcing Prisons to Upgrade Cameras After Inmate Deaths
"Blind spots, lost footage, and technical failures are unacceptable in federal prisons," said Senator Jon Ossoff.
The United States Has a Moral Responsibility to Eradicate Global Hunger
The United States has the capacity, the know-how and the obligation to not just feed the world, but to change the way the world feeds itself so that we can eradicate hunger for the next generation.
150 Economists, 21 Senators Among Supporters of Recurring Stimulus Checks
A petition for monthly stimulus checks of $2,000 is nearing its goal of 3 million signatures as coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
Fourth Stimulus Check: Over 70 Lawmakers Now Support More Direct Payments
Senators and representatives are pushing Joe Biden for more stimulus checks, but the president has yet to respond.
Stabenow Doesn't Know How GOP 'No' Vote to Relief Bill Is 'Winning'
The Democratic Michigan senator also criticized some of her Republican colleagues filing amendments that sought to cut the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Only 3% of Workers to Receive Raise Under Romney, Cotton Wage Hike: Report
The economic analysts said the Republican plan is about "13 percent less than what the minimum wage was at its high-water mark in 1968."
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.
12 Senators Will Serve as Impeachment Trial Jurors for a Third Time
Just over two decades ago, a dozen senators were already serving in the Senate during former President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial.
Every Republican State Legislator Spotted At Rally Before Capitol Riot
The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. has released images of some of the rioters who stormed the Capitol on Wednesday.
Gloating on Parler Over DC Violence as Trump Tries to Calm Mob He Unleashed
"Time to fight for our freedom," wrote attorney Lin Wood on Parler Wednesday, encouraging protesters at the U.S. Capitol. "Pledge your lives, your fortunes, & your sacred honor."
Group of GOP Senators to Object Election Certification Unless There's Audit
"Congress should immediately appoint an Electoral Commission, with full investigatory and fact-finding authority to conduct an emergency 10-day audit of the election returns in the disputed states," said the group in a statement.
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.
Trump Attacks FBI, DOJ, Supreme Court and GOP Senators in Twitter Tirade
In a series of tweets Saturday, the president attacked a variety of people and departments for not backing his voter fraud claims.