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The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches
Republicans are encountering some early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority next ...
Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor
The big question on Capitol Hill this week is whether Senate Democrats agree to help kick off the appropriations process.
Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding early ...
Senate tees up debate on package to claw back public broadcasting, foreign aid funds
Vice President Vance on Tuesday night broke a tie to allow the Senate to begin debate on a bill to claw back billions of ...
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The Senate Is Getting Less Democratic by the Minute
Together, those states get 18 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate. To pass anything under simple majority rules, assuming support from the sitting vice president, ...
Vance's and Marco Rubio's Senate successors avoid GOP primary drama
Sen. Jon Husted has a Trump endorsement and no primary rumblings in Ohio. And in Florida, Sen. Ashley Moody appears likely to ...
Trump admin updates: Trump wants Senate to cancel August recess to work on nominees
Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August congressional recess to allow for the confirmation of his ...
Senate Considers Ending Its Vetting of Spy Agencies’ Top Lawyers
The US Senate is considering giving up crucial authority over key intelligence officials responsible for assuring major ...