Mar 29 WATCH: Joe Lieberman remembered at memorial service in Connecticut hometown By Associated Press Vice President Al Gore and other politician dignitaries remembered the late Joe Lieberman as a “mensch” who both bridged partisan political divides and wasn’t afraid to go against mainstream political currents. Continue reading
Mar 28 Watch 6:29 Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman’s legacy: ‘He was ferociously independent’ By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura Memories and condolences are pouring in for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat turned independent who never shied away from bucking the party line. Lieberman had a lengthy political history and was the first Jewish candidate on a major party… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 7:52 First Muslim American nominated to federal appeals court faces roadblocks in Senate By Laura Barrón-López, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens President Biden’s nomination of the first Muslim American to a federal appeals court appears to be in peril. Adeel Mangi is a veteran litigator unanimously rated “well qualified” by the American Bar Association, but he’s faced attacks from Republican senators. Continue watching
Mar 22 House approves $1.2 trillion spending package before shutdown deadline, bills head to Senate By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill passed Friday by a vote of 286-134. The bill now moves to the Senate, where leadership hopes for a final vote later Friday. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 4:51 Trump-backed candidate wins Ohio GOP primary in race that could decide control of Senate By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz One of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races is now set. Ohio businessman Bernie Moreno cruised to a victory in the state’s Republican primary after earning the backing of former President Donald Trump. He will take on incumbent Democratic… Continue watching
Mar 07 Senate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jim Salter, Associated Press The Senate has passed legislation that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government by renewing a law initially passed more than three decades ago. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 8:15 Sen. John Thune on the 2024 race, GOP leadership and funding for Ukraine By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold When John Thune of South Dakota first won his Senate seat 20 years ago, he made history by defeating a party's Senate leader for the first time in more than 50 years. Today, he's a candidate to replace Mitch McConnell… Continue watching
Mar 07 WATCH: Alabama Sen. Katie Britt delivers GOP response to the 2024 State of the Union After only a year in the Senate, Britt is wielding her influence — and her blend of experience as a former congressional staffer and mother — to carve out a unique role in the party. Continue reading
Mar 06 Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins Senate primary in Texas, setting up match with Cruz By Paul J. Weber, Sean Murphy, Associated Press Allred advances to a tall task: trying to become the first Texas Democrat in 30 years to win a statewide race. Continue reading
Feb 29 Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buying more time for final spending agreement By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The extension averts a shutdown for parts of the federal government that would otherwise have kicked in at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Continue reading