Politics Nov 10 ‘We needed to change the equation,’ Sen. Kaine says on his vote to end shutdown By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold
Politics Nov 10 Handful of Senate Democrats join GOP to break funding stalemate, first step toward ending shutdown A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Oct 30 WATCH: 4 Republicans join Senate Democrats in passing rebuke to Trump’s global tariffs The Senate passed a resolution Thursday that would undo many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs around the globe, the latest note of displeasure at his trade tactics in Washington that came just as the president celebrated his negotiations with China… By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: Sen. Kaine questions Hegseth about infidelity and assault allegation in hearing "I have failed in things in my life, and thankfully, I'm redeemed by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," Hegseth said on Tuesday. By Gabrielle Hays
Politics Nov 03 Divided Democrats call for new strategies after loss in Virginia Democrats have differing explanations about why their gubernatorial candidates lost in blue-leaning Virginia and were deadlocked in heavily Democratic New Jersey. By Alan Fram, Associated Press
May 28 Sen. Tim Kaine tests positive for coronavirus antibody test By Associated Press Kaine said in a statement Thursday that he and his wife, Anne Holton, were tested for antibodies this month after their health providers thought it possible they'd had mild cases of the virus earlier this year. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Senate votes to limit Trump’s military powers against Iran Eight Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the resolution by a 55-45 vote. Continue reading
Jan 14 Democratic senator says he has the votes to restrain Trump on Iran By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said the Senate could vote as soon as next week on the measure, which is co-sponsored by two Republican senators and has support from at least two more Republicans. Continue reading
Jan 09 WATCH: House approves resolution restricting Trump’s actions against Iran By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Democratic-controlled House on Thursday approved a resolution asserting that President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before engaging in further military action against Iran. Continue reading
Jan 08 Democrats seek more details on what led Trump strike on Iran By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Democrats said that by not disclosing many details of the threat that prompted the U.S. to kill Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, President Donald Trump is asking the American public to trust the very intelligence reports he has often disparaged. Continue reading