Oct 30 Watch 6:06 Pivotal races that will determine the balance of power in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan While all eyes are on the presidential race, there also are several key down-ballot races that will determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans in the House hold a razor-thin majority but Democrats are honing in on a handful… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 6:34 These key races could determine control of the U.S. Senate By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins This November, it's not just the presidency that's up for grabs. A handful of races could determine control of the U.S. Senate. Democrats currently hold a razor-thin majority but are facing tough challenges in some key states this election cycle. Continue watching
Oct 09 Former South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson dies at 77 By Associated Press Former Sen. Tim Johnson, a centrist who was the last Democrat to hold statewide office in South Dakota and who spent nearly three decades in Congress, has died. Continue reading
Sep 07 These campaigns could be the deciding factors in a tight race for control of Congress By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The race for control of Congress is as close as ever, with barely two dozen House seats and a handful in the Senate likely to determine the majority this November and whether a single party sweeps to power with the White House. Continue reading
Jul 10 Senate approves bill to improve oversight of troubled federal prison system By Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Congress has passed legislation overhauling oversight and bringing greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons following reporting from The Associated Press that exposed systemic corruption. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH: Senate Democrats hold news conference after vote to protect IVF care fails By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer forced a vote on the matter Thursday in an effort to drive an election-year… Continue reading
May 15 Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on artificial intelligence after finishing yearlong review By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and put safeguards around it. Continue reading
Apr 23 Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press President Joe Biden said in a statement immediately after passage that he will sign it Wednesday and start the process of sending weapons to Ukraine, which has been struggling to hold its front lines against Russia. Continue reading
Apr 23 Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face U.S. ban By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press It now goes to President Joe Biden, who has backed the TikTok proposal and has said he will sign the package as soon as he gets it. Continue reading
Apr 23 $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan up for Senate vote after months of delay By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Congressional leaders had to navigate strong opposition from a growing number of conservatives who question U.S. involvement in foreign wars and argue that Congress should be focused instead on the surge of migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading