Jan 26 Funding deal begins to unravel as Senate Democrats vow to oppose DHS bill over Alex Pretti shooting in Minnesota By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press If senators fail to act by midnight Friday, funding for Homeland Security and the other agencies covered under the six bills will lapse. Continue reading
Jan 15 Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida on Thursday plan to introduce legislation, first shared with The Associated Press, that would bar lawmakers and their immediate family members from trading or owning individual… Continue reading
Jan 14 Democrats see a narrow path to win the Senate, but there's no room for error By Thomas Beaumont, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Senate Democrats are expressing optimism they'll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution, bowing to Trump pressure By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela after two GOP senators reversed course on supporting the legislation. Continue reading
Jan 12 Democrat Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Republican Dan Sullivan in Senate race By Becky Bohrer, Mark Thiessen, Associated Press Sullivan's campaign says he's delivered historic investments in Alaska's health care and policies unleashing Alaska's energy potential. Continue reading
Jan 09 House easily passes spending package as lawmakers work to avoid another shutdown By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House passed a bipartisan package of three spending bills on Thursday that would fund parts of the federal government through September, demonstrating the eagerness of lawmakers to avoid another government shutdown near the end of the month. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 6:06 Senate moves to restrict Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson Congress saw several key votes on Thursday, including ones to address military action in Venezuela, expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and more. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been following it all and reports from the Capitol. Continue watching
Jan 08 WATCH: Senate advances war powers resolution to limit Trump after Venezuela raid By Stephen Groves, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The war powers resolution would require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval before striking Venezuela again. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH: Senate returns to Capitol Hill after U.S. military captures Venezuela's Maduro By Steven Sloan, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela will pose a fresh test of his ability to hold together a restive Republican coalition during a challenging election year. Continue reading
Dec 17 Senate passes $901 billion military spending bill, pushing Hegseth for boat strike video By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The Senate gave final passage on Wednesday to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs while pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats. Continue reading