Sep 16 Watch 5:38 Ex-FBI agent analyzes Patel’s performance, staff shakeups and bureau’s direction By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz In a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel defended his record from the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder to the firings of career officials. To discuss Patel’s hearing and his tenure so far at the FBI, Amna Nawaz spoke with… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch 8:54 Manchin reflects on Senate career and outlines his vision of leadership in ‘Dead Center’ By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold From his roots in West Virginia to his pivotal role in some of Washington’s fiercest battles, Joe Manchin built a career on bucking partisan lines and pushing for pragmatism over ideology. In his new memoir, he recounts stories from the… Continue watching
Sep 04 4 major moments from RFK Jr.’s contentious hearing with senators By Joshua Barajas, Hannah Grabenstein, Kenichi Serino Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was at the center of a maelstrom Thursday as senators, including those who voted to confirm him, raised pressing questions over his public health agenda. Continue reading
Jul 09 Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as new FAA head amid rising concerns about air safety By Leah Askarinam, Associated Press The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, putting him in charge of the federal agency at a precarious time for the airline industry after recent accidents, including the January collision near Washington, D.C. that… Continue reading
Jun 29 Republican North Carolina Sen. Tillis won’t seek reelection after opposing Trump’s bill By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Tillis, who would have been up for a third term, acknowledged the difficult political environment for those who buck their party and go it alone. His decision will create a political opportunity for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, opening… Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Senate debates Trump’s budget package after reading full text of 940-page bill By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Unable to stop the march toward passage of the 940-page bill by Trump's Fourth of July deadline, Senate Democrats are using the tools at their disposal to delay and drag out the process. Continue reading
Jun 28 What’s in the latest version of Trump’s ‘big bill’ Senate Republicans are trying to pass By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations. Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Senate Republicans advance Trump’s big budget bill after dramatic procedural vote By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Capping a tumultuous night, the Republican-controlled Senate advanced President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and increased deportation money, with more weekend work ahead as Congress races to meet his Fourth of July deadline for passage. Continue reading
Jun 28 Senate rejects Democratic bid to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 4:10 The major snags holding up Trump’s ‘big bill’ as the Senate prepares to vote By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams A make-or-break weekend lies ahead for Trump’s big budget bill and his hope of passing it by July 4. Republican senators had not yet posted text of their proposal as of Friday afternoon, but PBS News Hour has learned that… Continue watching