Politics Mar 14 WATCH: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, says Netanyahu is obstacle to two-state solution Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” in the Israeli bombardment of Gaza and a growing humanitarian crisis there.
Politics Mar 07 Senate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government The Senate has passed legislation that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government by renewing a law initially passed more than three decades ago.
Politics Mar 07 WATCH: Alabama Sen. Katie Britt delivers GOP response to the 2024 State of the Union After only a year in the Senate, Britt is wielding her influence — and her blend of experience as a former congressional staffer and mother — to carve out a unique role in the party.
Politics Feb 29 Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid to succeed McConnell as Senate leader Cornyn is citing his experience in that role in a statement to fellow senators announcing his run. But he's also trying to distinguish himself from McConnell, saying, "I believe the Senate is broken — that is not news to anyone."…
Politics Feb 28 Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice.
Politics Feb 26 Senators likely to seek quick dismissal in Mayorkas impeachment trial The Republican-controlled House impeached Mayorkas Feb. 13 over the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Senate leaders have shown little interest in spending much time on it.
Politics Feb 23 In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to ‘rise to the occasion’ and pass more U.S. aid Schumer's surprise trip comes as Zelenskyy has said that delays in aid from the U.S. and other Western countries are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances.
Politics Feb 16 WATCH: Biden says Navalny’s reported death brings new urgency to the need for more aid to Ukraine President Joe Biden said Friday that the apparent death of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny brings new urgency to the need for Congress to approve tens of billions of dollars for Ukraine to stave off Moscow's invasion.
Politics Feb 13 WATCH: Opposing Ukraine funding plays ‘into Putin’s hands,’ Biden warns President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote.
Politics Feb 13 WATCH: White House holds briefing as consumer inflation continues to steadily lower Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.