Senate

Annie Andrews.

South Carolina’s new Democratic senator supports gun control on public health grounds

Gabrielle M. Etzel · November 8, 2026 6:00 am

Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton speaks at an election night event.

Fetterman to get rare filibuster backup with new crop of Senate Democrats

Trump.

Trump rebukes Senate after midterm romp: ‘It’s just killing our country’

Ron Johnson.

Ron Johnson presses to delay Senate GOP leadership elections: ‘Political malpractice’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), right, speaks as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), left, listens during a news conference.

Who will be the next congressional party leaders?

Republicans push resolution to repeal Biden Clean Water Act rule

Jeremy Beaman February 2, 2023 3:30 pm

Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott smiles as he speaks to supporters at an election watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Naples, Fla.

Bipartisan group of senators reintroduce bill to eliminate government shutdowns amid budget battles

Cami Mondeaux February 2, 2023 3:05 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., pauses while speaking to the media after a weekly policy luncheon, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Washington. "Everybody ought to tone down their rhetoric," said McConnell.

Mitch McConnell told Rick Scott he was off Commerce Committee via text

Cami Mondeaux February 2, 2023 2:39 pm

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice delivers his annual State of the State address in the House Chambers at the state capitol in Charleston, West Virginia, on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Joe Manchin rival Jim Justice will decide on West Virginia Senate bid this month

Jack Birle February 2, 2023 1:15 pm

Plodding Senate lowers expectations for new Congress

Samantha-Jo Roth February 2, 2023 9:00 am

Dianne Feinstein’s campaign reports meager campaign chest as speculation over reelection grows

Brady Knox February 2, 2023 4:18 am

Whether Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., remains as majority or gets relegated to the minority will depend on the outcome of eight key Senate races.

McConnell accuses Schumer of hypocrisy over debt ceiling approach

Brady Knox February 2, 2023 2:59 am

Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott smiles as he speaks to supporters at an election watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Naples, Fla.

Rick Scott cries political retribution after senator loses spot on Commerce

Samantha-Jo Roth February 1, 2023 11:52 pm

President Donald Trump is greeted by Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN), left, and Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), second from right, as he arrives at Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, to speak at the 91st Annual Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo.

Trump endorses Jim Banks in Indiana Senate race

Juliegrace Brufke February 1, 2023 1:14 pm

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) speaks as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) listens during a news conference on the House Jan. 6 Committee, Thursday, June 9, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Steve Daines charts new path for NRSC with Jim Banks quasi-endorsement

Barnini Chakraborty January 31, 2023 8:32 pm

Senate Judiciary Committee to review Durham’s investigation

Ryan King January 31, 2023 7:57 pm

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, about the crisis in Venezuela.

Rubio knocks DOJ for shielding information on classified documents from Congress

Cami Mondeaux, Samantha-Jo Roth January 31, 2023 6:57 pm