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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

Hatch Is Out. Republicans Will Probably Keep His Seat.

David Byler January 3, 2018 4:40 pm

Former Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., deserved a Senate Ethics Committee hearing on the allegations of sexual misconduct against him, even if it still led to Franken's resignation, said a former Obama adviser. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

David Axelrod: Al Franken was ‘sacrificed’ by Senate Democrats

Caitlin Yilek January 3, 2018 4:38 pm

Sources: Romney Planning a Senate Bid

Haley Byrd January 3, 2018 12:05 am

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, announced on Tuesday that Alex Azar (pictured above), President Trump's nominee to become Secretary of Health and Human Services, will be part of a hearing next week.

Senate Finance Committee announces confirmation hearing for health nominee Alex Azar

Kimberly Leonard January 2, 2018 11:52 pm

President Trump Tuesday congratulated retiring Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, for an "incredible career" and thanked the congressman for his support.

Trump praises Orrin Hatch for ‘incredible career’ after retirement announcement

Diana Stancy Correll January 2, 2018 10:41 pm

Rep. Luke Messer, R-Ind., announced July 26 that he will challenge Sen. Joe Donnelly, who is considered one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for re-election next year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Rep. Luke Messer wants to make sure Senate voters know he lives in Indiana

Philip Wegmann January 2, 2018 10:20 pm

Tina Smith, Minnesota's lieutenant governor, will be sworn in to fill Al Franken's seat on Wednesday. (Glen Stubbe /Star Tribune via AP, File)

Al Franken submits official letter of resignation

Diana Stancy Correll January 2, 2018 9:58 pm

What will 2018 have in store? Border walls? Landslide elections? The end of Steve Bannon's political career? The Washington Examiner commentary desk takes a swing at the answer. (iStock)

2018 predictions from the Washington Examiner commentary team

Tom Rogan January 2, 2018 9:43 pm

Hatch Retirement Opens the Door for Mitt Romney in Utah

Haley Byrd January 2, 2018 8:18 pm

After Sen. Orrin Hatch announced his retirement on Tuesday, some of his fellow Republicans in the Senate praised him on Twitter for his long tenure in the upper chamber. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

GOP senators heap praise on Orrin Hatch after his retirement announcement

Melissa Quinn January 2, 2018 7:59 pm

Trump "has the greatest and deepest amount of respect for Sen. Hatch" and was "very sad to see Sen. Hatch leave," Sarah Sanders told reporters at the White House. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

White House: Trump ‘very sad’ to learn of Orrin Hatch retirement

Sarah Bedford January 2, 2018 7:58 pm

"Every good fighter knows when to hang up the gloves," Sen. Orrin Hatch said in a video, referring to his boxing days. "For me, that is soon approaching." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Orrin Hatch to retire from Senate: ‘Every good fighter knows when to hang up the gloves’

Al Weaver January 2, 2018 7:13 pm