Politics Mar 14 Senate approves bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers By Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Politics Feb 21 Senate Republicans approve budget framework over Democratic objections after all-night vote Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote. By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Matt Brown, Associated Press
Politics Jun 27 FBI, Homeland Security ignored ‘massive amount’ of intelligence before Jan. 6, Senate report says A Senate committee's report says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored “a massive amount of intelligence information” before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Mar 25 McConnell heads home after physical therapy for concussion Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month. By Associated Press
Economy Mar 07 Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign. By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press
Feb 17 Colleagues praise Fetterman for seeking depression treatment By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression. His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive. Continue reading
Jan 10 Rep. Katie Porter to run for Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024 By Associated Press Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber. Continue reading
Dec 07 WATCH: Senate Majority Leader Schumer gives remarks following Warnock win in Georgia By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Associated Press With Warnock’s second runoff victory in as many years, Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Dec 01 Biden administration urges Senate to act amid looming rail worker strike By Josh Funk, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Biden administration is saying the U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don't pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike. Continue reading
Oct 07 Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse likely to resign Senate seat By Mary Clare Jalonick, Josh Funk, Associated Press Sasse is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida, the school says, and the Republican senator has indicated he will take the job. Continue reading