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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

John Kennedy, the Louisiana senator who put the president's nominee through the ringer, is a Republican, longtime practicing attorney, and a Trump supporter. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

White House doesn’t seem to realize it was Republican Sen. John Kennedy who torpedoed that amazingly inept judicial nominee

Philip Wegmann December 15, 2017 8:51 pm

"I believe that this once-in-a-generation opportunity to make U.S. businesses domestically more productive and internationally more competitive is one we should not miss." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Senate Republicans unite around tax bill as Corker flips to ‘yes’

Joseph Lawler December 15, 2017 8:30 pm

Win or Lose, Democrats Are Performing Better Than Expected

Chris Deaton December 15, 2017 4:55 pm

Will the Democratic Wave Hit Tennessee Next?

David Byler December 15, 2017 4:45 pm

So Much to So Few

The Editors December 15, 2017 9:00 am

Good News, for Now

The Editors December 15, 2017 9:00 am

Don’t Let the Parties Off the Hook

Jay Cost December 15, 2017 9:00 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has promised to block a House proposal to fund the government through Jan. 19, because it prioritizes defense over domestic spending. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Defense, health spending battle sparks new government shutdown threat

Susan Ferrechio December 15, 2017 5:01 am

Republicans have done well to get this far with tax reform. Now, they must take the last few steps to the finish line. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jingle all the way to the tax-cut finish line

Washington Examiner December 15, 2017 5:01 am

Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks to reporters. He, along with other Senate Republican leaders, are trying to get more of their senators to vote for the tax reform bill. Cornyn said he expected to pass the final bill Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Winning over a few senators is all Republicans need to do to pass tax reform in a week

Joseph Lawler December 15, 2017 12:15 am

McCain's anticipated return to work could come at a critical moment as Republicans in Congress are working to finalize a major tax reform deal by next week. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Colleagues expect John McCain to return to Capitol Hill soon despite poor health report

Daniel Chaitin December 14, 2017 11:51 pm

Matt Leopold and David Ross were confirmed Thursday to serve as the Environmental Protection Agency's general counsel and head of the EPA's Office of Water, respectively. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Senate confirms two Trump EPA nominees after Dourson withdrawal

John Siciliano December 14, 2017 11:50 pm