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WATCH: Senate Banking Committee holds hearing on artificial intelligence

By News Desk and Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Thursday on artificial intelligence, titled "AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance."…

WATCH: Bessent recalls telling acting intelligence director Pulte he was 'going to kick his ass'

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Bessent said he made the comment in the summer of 2025. President Donald Trump named Pulte acting director of national intelligence this week.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.