Politics Oct 03 Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace Feinstein, becoming third Black female senator in U.S. history Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
Politics Sep 29 California Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90 Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state -- including environmental protection, reproductive rights and gun control -- but was also known as a pragmatic lawmaker who reached out to Republicans…
Politics Sep 26 Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining growing list of Democrats Menendez has so far been defiant in the face of criticism from his colleagues, as he did after he first faced federal bribery charges eight years ago — a case that ended with a deadlocked jury.
World Sep 21 WATCH: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy gives address at U.S. National Archives during visit to Washington President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a whirlwind return visit to Washington on Thursday to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine, delivering an upbeat message on the war's progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars.
Politics Sep 20 Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees Brown's confirmation on a 83-11 vote, months after President Joe Biden nominated him for the post, comes as Democrats try to maneuver around holds placed on hundreds of nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Pentagon's abortion policy.
Politics Sep 13 WATCH: ‘Overwhelming consensus’ for artificial intelligence regulation, Musk says after Senate tech meeting At a closed-door Senate forum on artificial intelligence, tech leaders are getting their chance to outline their views about possible oversight legislation.
Politics Sep 05 GOP Sen. McConnell’s health ‘freezes’ not evidence of strokes or seizures, Congress’ physician says The U.S. Capitol physician says Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures.
Politics Sep 05 GOP weighs impeachment inquiry as Congress tries to avert shutdown Top lawmakers in both chambers are now turning to a stopgap funding package, a typical strategy to give the lawmakers time to iron out a long-term agreement.
Politics Aug 31 Senate GOP leader McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says That word from Dr. Brian Monahan comes after he evaluated an incident Wednesday when McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. The 81-year-old McConnell remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference.
Politics Aug 30 WATCH: Senate GOP leader McConnell appears to freeze again, this time in Kentucky Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday.