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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, of S.D., walks toward the Senate chamber at the Capitol, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Washington.

test Senate Republicans eye bipartisan deal to speed up Trump nominee votes

By David Sivak and Ramsey Touchberry July 31, 2025 5:00 pm

Senate Democrats make late push to drive GOP’s Epstein files headache

Ramsey Touchberry Jul 31, 2025

Royalty Transparency Act approved by Senate committee

Washington Examiner Staff Jul 31, 2025

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., departs following a classified briefing on President Donald Trump's directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Senate defeats growing Democratic bid to restrict Israeli military aid

David Sivak Jul 30, 2025

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO).

Trump blasts Hawley over congressional stock trading ban: ‘Second-tier Senator’

Mabinty Quarshie and Ramsey Touchberry Jul 30, 2025

Gallego reveals how Democrats must change their strategy: ‘Be mad, stay mad’

By Annabella Rosciglione May 10, 2025 3:41 pm

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) sits under a portrait near the Senate chamber of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, as the Senate works to avert a partial government shutdown ahead of the midnight deadline, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025.

Fetterman’s frequent Senate absences add to piling controversies

By Ramsey Touchberry May 10, 2025 7:00 am

Republican senators come to Fetterman’s defense after critical profile

By Annabella Rosciglione May 9, 2025 2:50 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Graham and Cotton back Israel and push for dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program

By Samantha-Jo Roth May 8, 2025 6:18 pm

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., left, questions Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in foreground at center, as Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., right, looks on, during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security oversight hearing, Thursday, May 8, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Democrats berate Noem for not facilitating return of deported Abrego Garcia

By Anna Giaritelli May 8, 2025 3:16 pm

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) leaves a meeting with Vice President JD Vance and fellow Republicans after discussing President Donald Trump's agenda at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Stablecoin bill fails Senate hurdle after Democratic revolt

By David Sivak and Ramsey Touchberry May 8, 2025 2:27 pm

Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith, accompanied by Attorney Josh Rosenkranz, left, speaks to reporters outside the Supreme Court in Washington. The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a dispute between the Trump administration and Microsoft Corp. over a warrant for emails that were sought as part of a drug trafficking investigation.

Democrats invite Microsoft to advise Congress on CCP AI race despite its pro-China history

By Robert Schmad May 8, 2025 11:09 am

Mike Waltz begins UN nomination outreach with calls to Senate allies

By David Sivak May 8, 2025 10:28 am

FBI director Kash Patel testifies during a House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies budget hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Washington.

WATCH LIVE: Kash Patel testifies on budget to Senate Appropriations Committee

By Emily Hallas May 8, 2025 8:44 am

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for FBI Director Kash Patel at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

Congressional Republicans to urge full dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear program

By David Sivak May 7, 2025 5:21 pm

Sen. John Fetterman

John Fetterman waves off ‘hit piece’ questioning his mental fitness

By Jack Birle May 7, 2025 3:25 pm

Democrats to introduce bill banning Trump and lawmakers from sponsoring crypto coins

By Brady Knox May 7, 2025 11:03 am