Mar 13 WATCH: Senate considers GOP funding bill as government shutdown deadline draws near By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led government funding bill that has fiercely divided Democrats under pressure to impose limits on the Trump… Continue reading
Mar 12 WATCH: Senate convenes as Democrats divided on whether to vote with Republicans on budget By Kevin Freking, Associated Press It's one of the biggest legislative tests so far of the President Donald Trump's second term, prompting Vice President JD Vance to visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning to rally support. Continue reading
Mar 12 In blow to Senate Democrats, Shaheen decides not to seek reelection in New Hampshire By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Shaheen's decision deals a significant blow to Democrats who were already facing a difficult path to reclaiming the Senate majority in the 2026 midterms… Continue reading
Mar 10 WATCH: Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s nominee for labor secretary By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press The Cabinet position puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections at a time when the White House is trying to eliminate thousands of government employees. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 6:34 Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses Trump’s new tariffs ahead of address to Congress By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Kyle Midura, Alexa Gold President Donald Trump is just hours away from addressing a joint session of Congress, where he's expected to tout his administration's accomplishments and lay out his agenda for the rest of the year. Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri,… Continue watching
Mar 04 WATCH: Sen. Elissa Slotkin delivers the Democratic response to Trump’s address to Congress By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Slotkin accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing for an “unprecedented giveaway to his billionaire friends.” She also said Trump “has not laid out a credible plan” to address rising everyday expenses for Americans. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Senate votes to confirm Linda McMahon as education secretary By Associated Press McMahon would face the competing tasks of winding down the Education Department while also escalating efforts to achieve Trump's agenda. Continue reading
Feb 26 Jamieson Greer confirmed as Trump’s top trade negotiator By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Greer is a veteran of President Donald Trump's first-term economic battles with China, Mexico and Canada. Continue reading
Feb 20 Former Oklahoma governor and senator David Boren dies at 83 By Tim Talley, Sean Murphy, Associated Press David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died. Continue reading
Feb 20 WATCH: McConnell announces he won’t seek reelection to Senate, calls serving ‘honor of a lifetime’ By Bruce Schreiner, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Kentucky Republican chose his 83rd birthday on Thursday to share his decision to retire when his current term ends in January 2027. Continue reading