Politics Jul 29 Blanche nomination at risk of delay as Sen. Cornyn seeks assurances on Trump-IRS settlement By Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Jul 29 WATCH: Fauci invokes 5th Amendment, declining to answer questions in GOP-led hearing on COVID-19 Dr. Anthony Fauci described Sen. Rand Paul as having an "unhinged obsession" with him and said "any reasonable person" would come to the same conclusion about refusing to answer the committee’s questions. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Jul 29 WATCH: Fauci invokes 5th Amendment in GOP-led hearing about COVID-19 origins Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Lauren Neergaard, Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Senate confirms Jay Clayton's as director of national intelligence The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, putting a permanent director in place weeks after President Donald Trump sought to delay his nomination. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
Politics Jul 28 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in U.S. Capitol Rotunda ceremony Senate Majority Leader John Thune and others honored Graham at a tribute Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda. By Associated Press
Jul 28 WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service at Washington National Cathedral By Lisa Mascaro, Meg Kinnard, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral, alongside Fox News' Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 4:49 Senate faces packed, complicated agenda as midterms loom By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura On Capitol Hill, time is starting to run short for Congress as the midterm elections loom. The House is on summer recess, but the Senate is in Washington trying to handle a packed, complicated agenda. That includes a first vote… Continue watching
Jul 27 McConnell remains in rehab and not cleared for work, his office says By Kevin Freking, Associated Press McConnell is 84, and was admitted to the hospital on June 14 and revealed weeks later that it was due to a fall. Continue reading
Jul 27 Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that? By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas. Continue reading
Jul 22 House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans. Continue reading