Politics Nov 10 Mitch McConnell, standing apart in a shifting GOP, digs in on his decades-long push against Russia The Republican dissension over the issue has become a pivotal moment in U.S. politics that has put the Ukraine aid and America's role in the world in doubt.
Politics Nov 09 Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after protest from Republicans Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have abruptly adjourned a meeting without an expected vote on subpoenas for two conservatives who helped arrange luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices.
Politics Nov 02 Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff Franchetti's historic confirmation as the chief of naval operations comes as Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.
Politics Nov 01 Democrats try new workaround to sidestep Tuberville's blockade on military nominees Senate Democrats are trying a new workaround to confirm hundreds of military officers blocked by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Politics Oct 31 Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas. Lew was a treasury secretary under President Barack Obama.
Politics Oct 31 Senate Democrats to subpoena Republican megadonor Harlan Crow over Supreme Court justices' luxury travel Senate Democrats say they will subpoena Republican megadonor Harlan Crow and conservative activist Leonard Leo for more information about their roles in organizing and paying for luxury travel for Supreme Court justices.
Politics Oct 31 WATCH: Austin and Blinken urge Senate to send aid to Israel and Ukraine The nation's top military and diplomatic leaders urged an increasingly divided Congress on Tuesday to send immediate aid to Israel and Ukraine, arguing at a hearing that broad support for the assistance would signal U.S. strength to adversaries worldwide.
Politics Oct 18 WATCH: Biden nominee for Israel ambassador promises senators he will ensure U.S. ally 'has what it needs' Biden's nominee to be ambassador to Israel told senators Wednesday that he would “ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself” and would work with the U.S. ally to end the attacks by Hamas if he were confirmed.
Politics Oct 13 Schumer to lead bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show 'unwavering' U.S. support Schumer, D-N.Y., is leading a bipartisan group of senators to the country “to show the United States' unwavering support for Israel,” his office said.
Politics Oct 12 WATCH: White House announces evacuation flights for Americans who want to leave Israel The White House announced that the U.S. government will begin operating evacuation flights to help Americans leave Israel as Israel prepares to escalate retaliatory action against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.