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
Feb 29 Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid to succeed McConnell as Senate leader By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Cornyn is citing his experience in that role in a statement to fellow senators announcing his run. But he's also trying to distinguish himself from McConnell, saying, "I believe the Senate is broken — that is not news to anyone."… Continue reading
Feb 23 In Ukraine, Schumer challenges Speaker Johnson to ‘rise to the occasion’ and pass more U.S. aid By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Schumer's surprise trip comes as Zelenskyy has said that delays in aid from the U.S. and other Western countries are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 5:59 Senate approves Ukraine aid, but bill faces GOP opposition in House By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura It was a big day on Capitol Hill where Senators passed a $95 billion plan to fund Ukraine, Israel and other foreign aid needs. And in the House of Representatives, Republicans planned another attempt at impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro… Continue watching
Feb 13 Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, fate uncertain in House By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Dollars provided by the legislation would purchase U.S.-made defense equipment, including munitions and air defense systems that authorities say are desperately needed as Russia batters the country. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 7:47 Senate advances Ukraine aid bill without border security and immigration reform By Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López, Nick Schifrin, Kyle Midura, Shrai Popat After days of stops and starts, the U.S. Senate moved toward giving Ukraine, Israel and other allies billions in aid. It's a major step but far from the final one and it unfolds as Ukraine is running out of supplies… Continue watching
Feb 08 Senate votes to begin last-ditch effort to approve funding for Ukraine and Israel By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A vote to begin work on the new package cleared on a 67-32 vote, but the legislation’s path remained uncertain. Senate leaders had not agreed to a process to limit the debate time for the bill. Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch 6:13 What’s next for border policy, Ukraine aid after Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens The future for the U.S. border crisis and for allies across the world rests with the Senate. Wednesday, Republicans blocked the bipartisan bill to address immigration and Ukraine funding. It follows an unusual day in the House where GOP leadership… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch 8:22 Sen. Manchin criticizes colleagues, says immigration deal fell apart ‘because of politics’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Senate Republicans blocked the major bipartisan border security package. Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin about what happens next. Continue watching