Jul 16 Jury convicts Sen. Bob Menendez for accepting bribes of cash, gold and a car By Larry Neumeister, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Prosecutors said the New Jersey Democrat abused his power to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates through acts that included meeting with Egyptian intelligence officials and helping that country access millions in U.S. military aid. Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Senate hearing examines Francis Scott Key bridge collapse response By News Desk and Brian Witte, Associated Press Federal officials and Maryland's transportation secretary discussed the response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday in a hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Continue reading
Jul 09 Oklahoma’s Sen. Jim Inhofe, Republican known for denying human-caused climate change, dies at 89 By Associated Press Inhofe was a powerful fixture in state politics for more than six decades, serving in the Oklahoma Legislature and as Tulsa mayor before heading to Washington. Continue reading
Jun 19 Family of people killed in 2 Boeing Max crashes ask that the company be fined $24.8 billion for ‘deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history’ By Associated Press Families of some of the people who died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes are asking the government to impose a fine of nearly $25 billion on the company. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Boeing’s CEO grilled over safety problems in Senate hearing By David Koenig, Associated Press Senators asked Calhoun if Boeing retaliated against employees who reported concerns and if he had ever spoken directly with any whistleblowers. He replied that he hadn't but said he would. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH: Trump speaks after meeting with Republican senators on Capitol Hill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Donald Trump returned Thursday to Capitol Hill, whipping up House and Senate Republicans in his first meetings since the Jan.6, 2021 attacks, embraced by GOP lawmakers who find themselves newly energized by his bid to retake the White House. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Senate Democrats hold news conference ahead of test vote on Right to Contraception Act By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Democrats are holding a vote to move forward with legislation designed to protect women’s access to contraception. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Senate GOP blocks border bill as Democrats underscore Republican resistance By Stephen Groves, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The legislation, negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators, was already rejected by most Republicans in February when it was linked to a foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 3:49 Jury selection begins Sen. Bob Menendez’s federal corruption trial By Lisa Desjardins Jury selection began Monday as Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is set to become the first sitting senator ever tried for conspiracy to act as a foreign agent. The case is expected to last several weeks. Lisa Desjardins previews what's to… Continue watching
Apr 24 Pennsylvania’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest will pit Casey against McCormick By Marc Levy, Associated Press Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for a race that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars and help decide control of the Senate next year. Continue reading