Politics Jan 09 WATCH: Senate Republicans speak about Laken Riley Act on detaining undocumented immigrants accused of some crimes Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance the immigration legislation, signaling that they will try and find spots to work with President-elect Donald Trump while simultaneously trying to block much of his agenda.
Politics Jan 06 WATCH: Congress certifies Trump reelection with electoral vote count The proceedings unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
Politics Jan 03 WATCH: Senate gavels in, opening 119th Congress New Senate Majority Leader John Thune kicked off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.”…
Politics Dec 14 Pelosi gets hip replacement surgery at U.S. military hospital in Germany after injury from fall Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress.
Politics Dec 13 Pelosi hospitalized on official trip to Luxembourg after she 'sustained an injury' Pelosi, 84, was in Europe with a bipartisan congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Politics Dec 05 WATCH: Hegseth speaks with reporters as senators push back on his views about women in combat Pete Hegseth has spent the week trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault. But senators in both parties have also expressed concern about…
Politics Dec 03 Senate Democrats stick with Schumer as leader, strategy for countering Trump uncertain Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy.
Politics Nov 21 WATCH: Senators react to Matt Gaetz withdrawing from attorney general nomination While few Republican senators have publicly criticized any of Donald Trump's nominees, it became clear after Gaetz's withdrawal that many had been harboring private concerns about him.
Politics Nov 14 Trump issues early challenge to Republican-led Senate with defiant nominations Two months before Trump takes office, he is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate potentially controversial figures to his Cabinet, including Gaetz, former Democratic House Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, and…
Politics Nov 13 Senate Republicans elect John Thune of South Dakota as next majority leader, beating candidate backed by Trump allies Thune beat out two other competitors, Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott, by gaining majority support from GOP senators in a secret ballot vote.