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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

Republican senators have argued that any bill that offers relief to those protected by Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals must also address "negative side effects." President Trump has endorsed their efforts. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Under Trump, immigration hawks learn the ‘Art of the Deal’

W. James Antle III December 27, 2017 5:01 am

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has not been confirmed for the position of Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Congress must do this as soon as possible, given the state of religious freedom abroad. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel File)

End the delay: Confirm Sam Brownback

Hunter Estes December 25, 2017 5:01 am

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., is a staunch critic of President Trump's behavior while in office but has mostly toed the Republican Party line with his votes in the Senate. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jeff Flake again won’t rule out a 2020 challenge to Trump: A ‘huge swath of voters … may be looking for something else’

Kyle Feldscher December 24, 2017 3:01 pm

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., wants to move more quickly from debating a presidential nominee to confirming the nominee. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

James Lankford’s idea for confirming presidential nominees more quickly

Joel Gehrke December 24, 2017 5:01 am

The House of Representatives extended their break by a week, will return to session on Jan. 8. Previously, the House was scheduled to be in session the week of Jan. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House extends break by a week, will remain out of session until Jan. 8

Diana Stancy Correll December 22, 2017 9:43 pm

"You can write that down," McConnell said. "I laughed. Ha-ha. That's a perfect response" to Bannon's challenge. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Mitch McConnell mocks ‘political genius’ of Steve Bannon for losing Alabama Senate seat

Susan Ferrechio December 22, 2017 5:09 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., discusses the GOP agenda for next year. He said he would still like to revisit the Senate's botched efforts to dismantle Obamacare. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell says he would still like to repeal and replace Obamacare

Susan Ferrechio December 22, 2017 4:17 pm

The bill passed 66-32, and President Trump has until the end of Friday to sign it into law to avoid a partial government shutdown. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate passes short-term spending bill with help from Democrats to avoid shutdown

Susan Ferrechio December 22, 2017 12:15 am

House lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to pass a bill funding the federal government until Jan. 19 later Thursday afternoon. Democrats have vowed to oppose the measure because it excludes their wishlist items, but Republicans appear to have the support needed to pass it with GOP votes only. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress set to pass spending, disaster aid bills and leave town Thursday

Susan Ferrechio December 21, 2017 8:37 pm

"As I leave the Senate, I feel I have to admit that it feels like we're losing the war for truth," Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said on the Senate floor. "And maybe it's already lost." He has said he would step down on Jan. 2 in the wake of sexual assault allegations against him that he has denied. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Al Franken, who rejected sexual misconduct allegations against him, worries ‘we’re losing the war for truth’ in farewell speech

Pete Kasperowicz December 21, 2017 5:38 pm

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks during a tax bill passage event with President Trump, and Republican congressional members of the House and Senate on the South Lawn of the White House. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Huffington Post writer apologizes to black GOP senator for calling him a ‘prop’

Pete Kasperowicz December 21, 2017 12:26 pm

Anti-abortion groups say the bill, which would fund insurer payments for two years, does not include federal protections to ensure that the payments aren't used to fund abortion services. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mike Rounds pushes changing Obamacare bill to make sure abortion not covered

Robert King December 20, 2017 9:08 pm