Aug 16 Will low-polling 2020 Dems make the jump to Senate races? By Kate Grumke A whopping 23 Democrats are running to defeat President Donald Trump, but only one can win, leaving many to ask whether low-polling candidates should bow out and instead help flip the U.S. Senate to their party. Whoever wins the presidency… Continue reading
Aug 05 If Trump wants stronger background checks, Dems say, he should demand gun bill vote By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell, is blocking gun safety reforms that more than 90 percent of Americans support. Continue reading
Aug 01 WATCH: Senate approves budget and debt deal A hard-won budget and debt deal easily cleared the Senate on Thursday, powered by President Donald Trump's endorsement and a bipartisan drive to cement recent spending increases for the Pentagon and domestic agencies. Continue reading
Jul 29 WATCH: Senate vote fails to override Trump vetoes, allowing Saudi arms sales By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump's decision to sell the weapons in a way that would have bypassed congressional review infuriated lawmakers from both parties. But a vote Monday to override Trump's vetoes failed, 45-40. A two-thirds vote was needed. Continue reading
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