Jan 18 WATCH: Congress votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded through early March By Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The temporary measure will run to March 1 for some federal agencies whose approved funds are set to run out Friday and extend the remainder of government operations to March 8. Continue reading
Jan 08 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas delivers remarks at U.S.-Mexico border By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate negotiators were trying to land a bipartisan border security proposal this week that could unlock Senate Republican support for Ukraine aid. But as Congress returns, House conservatives are trying to interject their own hardline immigration demands. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: Harris vote breaks 32nd Senate tie, making history By Chris Megerian, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has set the record for the most Senate tiebreaker votes, topping a nearly 200-year-old mark by casting her 32nd to help confirm a new federal judge in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Dec 05 WATCH: Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he's ending his blockade of most military nominations By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy. Continue reading
Nov 15 WATCH: Averting government shutdown, Congress approves funding through the holidays By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year. Continue reading
Nov 09 Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia won't seek reelection in 2024 By John Raby, Associated Press His announcement gives Republicans a prime opportunity to pick up a seat in the heavily GOP state. Continue reading
Nov 06 Republican Peter Meijer contests for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Former republican congressman Peter Meijer announced his plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in 2024. Continue reading
Oct 31 Senate Democrats to subpoena Republican megadonor Harlan Crow over Supreme Court justices' luxury travel By Mark Sherman, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Democrats say they will subpoena Republican megadonor Harlan Crow and conservative activist Leonard Leo for more information about their roles in organizing and paying for luxury travel for Supreme Court justices. Continue reading
Oct 13 Schumer to lead bipartisan group of senators to Israel to show 'unwavering' U.S. support By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Schumer, D-N.Y., is leading a bipartisan group of senators to the country “to show the United States' unwavering support for Israel,” his office said. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Visitors pay respects as Sen. Dianne Feinstein lies in state at San Francisco City Hall By Janie Har, Associated Press Feinstein's casket was carried into the City Hall rotunda, where it was draped with an American flag, with San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Feinstein's daughter and granddaughter following behind. Continue reading