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Republicans recoil over Nvidia CEO spy allegations as feds investigate: ‘I lost my breath’

Kaelan Deese · November 10, 2026 9:21 pm

Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., speaks before Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine attend a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Ted Budd to run for second Senate term in swing state North Carolina

Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., speaks before President Donald Trump signs a bill that returns whole milk to school cafeterias across the country, in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

Trump drops appeals court nominee opposed by Arkansas senators

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and members of the Republican Conference arrive to elect their leadership following the sweeping victory by Democrats in the midterm elections.

‘Forget 2028’: Senate GOP braces for a long stretch in the minority

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) center, walks to his office at the Capitol.

Opposition to Schumer leading Senate grows amid calls for a ‘new generation’ from Democrats

Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, (pictured center) is cosponsoring a bill with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and more than a dozen other senators from both parties. The bill would improve the nation's background check system used for scrutinizing most firearms purchases. However, House Republicans are likely to oppose it unless they can add language allowing concealed carry permit holders to legally bring their weapons to other states. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump and Congress move on guns after Florida

Susan Ferrechio February 27, 2018 5:01 am

Legislation consolidating and elevating existing DHS cybersecurity functions in a new agency has passed the House of Representatives and is a top priority for House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas. "Strengthening the cybersecurity mission of DHS remains a top priority in 2018. To that end, the House has passed significant legislation this Congress," a House Homeland Security Committee aide said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Clock is ticking for Congress to move cyber legislation

Charlie Mitchell February 27, 2018 5:01 am

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, moved Monday afternoon to bring up for an immediate vote the Fix NICS bill, a bipartisan measure that would use both penalties and rewards to get more states and federal agencies to send information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate negotiating swift action on bill to boost gun background check system

Susan Ferrechio February 27, 2018 12:07 am

State Sen. Chris McDaniel, running for Senate in Mississippi, made a public spectacle of the firing of a campaign staffer. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Chris McDaniel signals Senate bid against Roger Wicker

David M. Drucker February 26, 2018 8:34 pm

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., speaks at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Dianne Feinstein fails to win endorsement from California Democratic Party

Katelyn Caralle February 26, 2018 1:02 pm

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., speaks at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in San Diego.

California Democratic Party declines to endorse Dianne Feinstein for re-election

Melissa Quinn February 25, 2018 6:39 pm

"There are some members who were not supportive in the past who are reconsidering. Haven't got anyone that said 'Yes, sign me up, Pat,' but there are definitely members that are reconsidering," Sen. Pat Toomey said on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Pat Toomey: Some lawmakers are changing their minds on gun control after Florida school shooting

Kyle Feldscher February 25, 2018 4:41 pm

A bill sponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, (pictured above) and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., would help ensure federal and state authorities "comply with existing law and accurately report relevant criminal history records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System." (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Next week: Congress returns under pressure to act on guns

Susan Ferrechio February 24, 2018 2:00 pm

Condoleezza Rice said she doesn't want guns present in her classroom and called it a "sad thing" that a discussion is being held about needing guards to protect schools in the wake of the shooting in Parkland, Fla. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)

Condoleezza Rice: ‘I don’t really like the idea of a gun in my classroom’

Al Weaver February 23, 2018 7:56 pm

What Kelli Ward Wants From CPAC

Andrew Egger February 23, 2018 7:23 pm

"Every church that I know of has that same kind of policy," Rep. Jim Jordan said. "There are parishioners each Sunday who've had the training — maybe they're retired law enforcement, retired military ... they have a policy in place." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Freedom Caucus leaders support arming teachers, oppose Trump’s other gun ideas

Al Weaver February 23, 2018 5:50 pm

How to Build a Senate Election Model: Step 1

David Byler February 23, 2018 4:30 pm