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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

The admission is likely to boost Moore's defenders, who say Beverly Young Nelson and other women accusing him of sexual assault or harassment are not telling the truth. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Roy Moore accuser admits she added ‘notes’ to his yearbook signature

Mandy Mayfield December 8, 2017 5:18 pm

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore said he looks forward to passing the "America First" agenda with President Trump. "You're right Mr. President! We can't Make America Great Again with another radical liberal in the US Senate." (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Roy Moore looking forward to passing the ‘American First Agenda’ with Trump

Katie Leach December 8, 2017 4:24 pm

Al Franken’s refusal to resign from progressive advocacy will test Democrats

Emily Jashinsky December 8, 2017 3:56 pm

Trump had left the door open to a campaign event for Moore last week just before departing Washington for Thanksgiving weekend. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump urges Alabamians to support Roy Moore: ‘Pelosi/Schumer Puppet’ Doug Jones would vote against agenda

Melissa Quinn December 8, 2017 3:26 pm

While Sen. Al Franken was right about one thing: "I, of all people, am aware that there is some irony in the fact that I am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault sits in the Oval Office, and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the Senate with the full support of his party." It could be called a Senate floor subtweet to both President Trump and Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. (AP Photos)

Al Franken is resigning. It’s now your turn, GOP

Siraj Hashmi December 8, 2017 2:07 pm

In his resignation speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., did not admit wrongdoing and said some of the allegations made against him aren't true, while others involve incidents he remembers differently. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Al Franken accuser: ‘I definitely wanted more answers’ from his resignation speech

Melissa Quinn December 8, 2017 12:51 pm

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said she would have liked to hear her colleague, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., spend more time during his resignation speech Thursday apologizing to the women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Amy Klobuchar: An apology to accusers during Al Franken’s resignation speech ‘would have been nice’

Daniel Chaitin December 8, 2017 4:27 am

McCain had called top Pentagon officials before the committee for testimony on reforming acquisition programs, which he often condemns for wasting billions of dollars in recent years. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Pentagon’s top weapons buyer to John McCain: ‘Excuse me, we hold people responsible’

Travis J. Tritten December 8, 2017 2:52 am

A lease sale brought in seven bids covering only about 80,000 acres of the 10 million auctioned from the National Petroleum Reserve Alaska. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP)

Democrats question ‘sham’ revenue projections for Arctic refuge drilling after weak auction

Josh Siegel December 7, 2017 10:34 pm

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said the upcoming resignation of Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., should never have had to happen. Franken said Thursday he would be resigning after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Joe Manchin: Al Franken shouldn’t have resigned

Kara Zupkus December 7, 2017 10:26 pm

The Louisiana Republican gave examples of the kinds of pressure he could face that would not cause him to change his vote. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Sen. John Kennedy says he’ll vote his conscience on Trump judges even if he’s put on ‘double secret probation’

Ryan Lovelace December 7, 2017 9:40 pm

Afternoon Links: Philly Targets the Bodega, Top Rated Fake Restaurants, and Senatorial Tears

Jim Swift December 7, 2017 9:12 pm