Mar 25 Read the Senate’s full coronavirus aid package bill By Lisa Desjardins Senators from both parties agreed on the final text of a proposed, sweeping bill aimed at rescuing both the struggling medical sector and quickly collapsing United States economy late on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Mar 23 Democrats block vote on virus aid package to wrangle more help for workers, public health By Andrew Taylor, Jonathan Lemire, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press At the Capitol, tempers flared and emotions were raw as senators struggled over critically needed aid. Democrats argue the package is tilted toward corporations. Continue reading
Mar 18 Senate passes coronavirus response measure to provide sick leave and free testing By Jonathan Lemire, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The Senate overwhelming passed a second coronavirus response bill, sending it to Trump to enact with his signature. Continue reading
Mar 10 Espy will face Mississippi’s Hyde-Smith in Senate race rematch By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy were the final two candidates in a hard-fought special electionin 2018. Hyde-Smith defeated Espy in a November 2018 runoff. Continue reading
Mar 04 Trump attacks Sessions ahead of Senate primary runoff By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The newest Twitter scolding by the president, who previously been largely quiet on the race, could further damage Jeff Sessions' hopes of a political resurrection in the state where he had been a conservative icon. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 2:27 After impeachment acquittal, Trump’s bitter feud with Pelosi continues On Thursday, President Trump declared victory, one day after his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial. He celebrated among supporters at the White House and claimed Democrats had conducted “corrupt” investigations. Hours earlier, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters at… Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 3:24 What U.S. senators said on day before vote to acquit or convict Trump It is the eve of the final day of President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. Senators are scheduled to vote Wednesday whether to convict Trump of the two impeachment charges brought against him: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Although… Continue watching
Jan 30 WATCH: Murkowski says Bolton book revelation ‘weighs in favor’ of calling witnesses By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Sen. Lisa Murkowksi of Alaska drew a reaction in the impeachment trial when she asked simply: "Why should this body not call Ambassador Bolton?"… Continue reading
Jan 30 WATCH: Trump impeachment trial — Jan. 31 By Molly Finnegan The debate and vote on Friday will focus on whether new witnesses should be called as part of the Senate trial. Watch live here. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 10:41 Senate GOP grows more confident it can block witnesses in impeachment trial U.S. senators are preparing for a critical vote on whether to allow new witnesses to testify as part of President Trump's impeachment trial. On Thursday, they had their second and final chance to ask questions of House impeachment managers and… Continue watching