Jul 23 WATCH: Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks never runs out of money. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Defense secretary nominee says U.S. should pursue diplomacy with Iran By Robert Burns, Associated Press "I agree we do not want war with Iran," Mark Esper said. "We are not seeking war with Iran. We need to get back on the diplomatic channel."… Continue reading
Jul 10 Who’s in, who’s out of the 2020 race By Meredith Lee Despite Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the 2020 race, the Democratic field held at a net zero change this week after environmentalist Tom Steyer launched his White House bid. Continue reading
Jul 08 Kris Kobach launches U.S. Senate bid in Kansas By John Hanna, Associated Press Nationally known as an advocate of tough immigration policies and a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, Kobach launched his campaign amid tepid support from some Republicans who voiced concern that his recent loss in the governor's race could threaten… Continue reading
Jun 26 WATCH: Senate OKs bipartisan bill to fund care for migrants By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press The GOP-held Senate on Wednesday passed a bipartisan $4.6 billion measure to deliver aid to the southern border before the government runs out of money to care for thousands of migrant families and unaccompanied children. Continue reading
Jun 20 Roy Moore announces he’ll run for U.S. Senate again in 2020 By Kim Chandler, Associated Press With his return to the political stage, Moore faces a crowded GOP primary field as he aims for an eventual rematch against Democratic Sen. Doug Jones, who bested him in the 2017 special election to fill the seat previously held… Continue reading
Jun 20 Senate votes to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia By Susannah George, Associated Press President Donald Trump has promised to veto the legislation. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 3:23 Senate passes disaster relief bill, as Trump and Pelosi attacks grow more personal After a months-long delay, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a funding bill Thursday that helps communities hit by natural disasters. The House is expected to quickly follow suit, and President Trump said he will sign the bill into law. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
May 14 Senate confirms Trump judicial pick who disparaged Obama By Associated Press Utah Sen. Mitt Romney was the only Republican to vote against lawyer Michael Truncale because of his 2011 comments in which he called then-President Barack Obama an "un-American imposter."… Continue reading
May 06 WATCH LIVE: FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before Senate subcommittee By Gretchen Frazee Wray is scheduled to testify before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee at 9:30 a.m. ET. Watch live in our video player. Continue reading