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
Oct 03 Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace Feinstein, becoming third Black female senator in U.S. history By Mary Clare Jalonick, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 12:11 Remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein and her trailblazing career By Geoff Bennett, Alexis Cox, Eliot Barnhart, Ian Couzens, Matt Loffman Trail-blazing Sen. Dianne Feinstein died at her home in Washington Thursday night. Hours before, she cast what would be her final vote on the Senate floor, raising her hand in favor of a short-term spending bill aimed at preventing a… Continue watching
Sep 29 What Dianne Feinstein's death means for control of the Senate and the imminent government shutdown By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Feinstein, a centrist Democrat who had represented California since 1992, had medical struggles in recent months that had already prompted questions about whether she'd resign and early discussion about who might replace her. Continue reading