May 22 All-women Senate delegation heads to the Arctic to reassure U.S. allies in the region By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Seeking to reassure U.S. allies, a bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations. And this time they're leaving the men behind. Continue reading
May 21 GOP immigration enforcement bill stalls amid backlash to $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund By Kevin Freking, Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington on Thursday without voting on a roughly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, frustrated with the White House and at an impasse over whether to try to block a new $1.776 billion settlement… Continue reading
May 17 Despite retribution, Cassidy attempted to make amends with Trump after impeachment vote By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Brook, Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Charles Wandfluh voted in Louisiana's Republican primary over the weekend, he could only conjure the unflattering image of a panicked rodent when talking about Bill Cassidy's desperate attemp t to cling to his U.S. Senate… Continue reading
May 14 Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns By Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The bipartisan support for the measure comes at a time when federal closures have become longer and more frequent, frustrating lawmakers who say there should be punishment when Congress fails at its most basic legislative duty. Continue reading
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