Nation Sep 29 During Senate hearing, Jack Smith defends criminal investigations of Trump By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz
Politics Sep 29 WATCH: Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again for 'serious crimes against our nation' Smith, who in 2022 led investigations into Trump and secured two indictments, said he made decisions in the case "without regard” for Trump’s “political association activities, beliefs, or candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.”… By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Sep 28 WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to consider the Protect College Sports Act Passage of the legislation would be the strongest effort yet by Congress to set national regulations governing payments to college athletes for their name, image and likeness and how often they can transfer. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Joey Cappelletti, Eddie Pells, Associated Press
Politics Sep 24 WATCH: Senate rejects war powers resolution to halt military action in Iran as gas prices upend midterms The Senate tally, 49-50, coming days after Trump's bombastic address to the United Nations in which he threatened to “annihilate” Iran, was likely the last chance for lawmakers to go on record about the war ahead of November. By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Sep 23 Watch 7:16 Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the country is facing “increasing partisan gridlock and division” and that it’s “time Kansas… By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams
Sep 23 Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Two leading progressive lawmakers, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar, are unveiling legislation Wednesday that would ban artificial superintelligence and create a federal agency to oversee advanced AI. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 6:33 Harris joins El-Sayed on campaign trail as Democrats focus on Michigan Senate race By Lisa Desjardins, Leila Jackson With 42 days until Election Day, the race to control Congress is now in high gear. In Michigan, one of Democrats’ biggest names made their first major campaign stop of the cycle. Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Senate candidate… Continue watching
Sep 17 WATCH: Senate expected to hold vote on College Sports Act By Eddie Pells, Associated Press If it passes, it would go to the House. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 3:07 North Carolina Senate race emerges as Dems' best chance to flip GOP seat By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Jonah Anderson The 2026 primary season is officially over after voters in Delaware cast their ballots on Tuesday. With just seven weeks left until Election Day, Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the Democratic Party's chance to take control of the Senate… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 5:24 Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson There are more than a dozen competitive Senate races this year, according to the Cook Political Report. These 12 seats will likely determine the future of the Senate, and Republicans are on defense in the majority of them. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching