Senate

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican convention.

Cruz suggests GOP ignored cost of living as top midterm issue: ‘They didn’t understand’

Claire Carter · November 4, 2026 11:11 pm

President Donald Trump walks from the podium after speaking at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Washington.

Trump pressures Senate on Sunshine Protection Act over ‘ridiculous’ early sunsets

Maggie Hassan gestures during a hearing.

Democrats move quickly to hire investigators after blue wave ‘lawyer up’ warning

Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA).

Brendan Boyle rules out 2028 Senate run with House Budget Committee chairman announcement

Low angle looking up toward Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin attends a Labor Council meeting during the DNC Summer Meeting, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

DNC chairman says ‘big tent’ approach in midterm sweep could fuel 2028 gains

McConnell claims he is in ‘good shape’ and ‘completely recovered’ after health scares

Rachel Schilke October 22, 2023 5:09 pm

Maryland Democrat drops out of Senate race to replace Sen. Ben Cardin

Mabinty Quarshie October 20, 2023 2:07 pm

Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA) smiles during a reenactment of her swearing-in ceremony to the Senate to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Oct. 3, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

California senator announces she won’t seek full term in Dianne Feinstein’s seat

Emily Jacobs October 19, 2023 9:43 pm

FILE - Members of the Supreme Court sit for a new group portrait following the addition of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Oct. 7, 2022.

Senate Democrats reignite debate over Supreme Court justice term limits

Eden Villalovas October 19, 2023 9:19 pm

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) arrives for a classified briefing for senators on Israel and Gaza at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Josh Hawley resolution condemning anti-Israel college groups blocked by Senate Democrat

Jeremiah Poff October 19, 2023 8:57 pm

Night falls on the dome of the Capitol, hours after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was ousted as speaker of the House on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Washington.

Israel war: Senate unanimously approves resolution condemning Hamas attack

Emily Jacobs October 19, 2023 6:17 pm

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) speaks to media about Israel on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Ernst leads push to crack down on online sales of chemicals used to make fentanyl

Samantha-Jo Roth October 19, 2023 6:07 pm

Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV). Justice is a candidate for Senate in West Virginia for the 2024 election.

Trump endorses Manchin foe Jim Justice in vital Senate race

Jack Birle October 19, 2023 2:20 pm

The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building at sunset seen from Upper Senate Park in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.

Israel war: Senators emphasize push to rescue American hostages in Gaza

Emily Jacobs October 18, 2023 10:23 pm

In this Nov. 16, 2016, file photo, then-Secretary of the Treasury and Council Chairperson Jack Lew listens during the Financial Stability Oversight Council at the Treasury Department in Washington.

Israel war: Who is Israel ambassador nominee Jack Lew

Misty Severi October 18, 2023 7:45 pm

Israel war: McConnell slams academia and corporate media’s treatment of conflict

Emily Jacobs October 18, 2023 6:48 pm

Los Angeles TV anchor Christina Pascucci announces Democratic bid for California Senate

Eden Villalovas October 18, 2023 5:08 pm