Apr 16 Democrats relish big fundraising gains for Senate races favoring Republicans By Mike Catalini, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press While Democrats touted their totals, they offer only a snapshot of overall fundraising, as campaigns had until the end of the day Wednesday to file with the Federal Election Commission. Continue reading
Mar 18 Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The races were also testing grounds for some of the biggest issues facing the Democratic Party, from support for Israel to immigration enforcement and the cryptocurrency and AI industries. Continue reading
Jan 27 Alex Vindman, key figure in Trump's first impeachment, enters Florida Senate race By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Vindman was serving on the National Security Council in 2019 when Trump pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden. Continue reading
Jan 08 Trump blasts 5 Republican senators for war powers vote By Associated Press Democrats and five Republicans in the Senate voted to advance the resolution on a 52-47 vote. Thursday's development ensures a later vote will be taken for final passage. Continue reading
Nov 09 WATCH: Senate meets for weekend session and takes first step toward ending shutdown By Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after 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… Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Senate convenes as mass flight cancellations due to shutdown disrupt travel By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Senate’s first weekend session since the beginning of the shutdown yielded few signs of progress Saturday as Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s wish for a quick vote never materialized. Continue reading
Nov 05 WATCH: 'I don't think it was good for Republicans,' Trump says after Democrats score election wins By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Trump, whose first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown record, said this one was a “big factor, negative” in the GOP's election losses Tuesday and he repeated his demands for Republicans to end the Senate filibuster as a way… Continue reading
Oct 31 What is the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown? By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Seemingly frustrated by the government shutdown and Democrats' unwillingness to accept a Republican funding bill, President Donald Trump is once again demanding that the Senate eliminate the legislative filibuster. Continue reading
Oct 09 WATCH: Senate convenes as federal government shutdown reaches day 9 By Stephen Groves, Mary Clare Jalonick, Matt Brown, Associated Press The consequences of a government shutdown setting in, senators labored Thursday to find a way forward but found themselves struggling to overcome a fundamental lack of trust between the two parties. Continue reading
Oct 03 WATCH: Schumer speaks after Senate Democrats reject latest measure to end shutdown By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fired away at President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress as hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded. Continue reading