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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

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said reinsurance funding should be added to a bipartisan Obamacare stabilization deal to blunt the impact of repealing the requirement that everyone buy insurance. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Some Republicans willing to add reinsurance funding to Obamacare

Robert King November 28, 2017 1:05 am

Al Franken says he never expected to face allegations of sexual misconduct

Emily Jashinsky November 28, 2017 12:49 am

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said Monday that he was frankly surprised, and disgusted, by the sheer number of men who have been accused of sexual assault or harassment in recent months. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Republican senator: ‘I had no idea there were this many pigs in the world’

Kimberly Leonard November 28, 2017 12:42 am

Why Won’t Al Franken Say Whether He Believes His Accusers?

Andrew Egger November 27, 2017 9:52 pm

Sen. John Cornyn said he hopes to bring the legislation to the floor by Wednesday despite objections to the legislation by Sens. Ron Johnson and Steve Daines. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate could hold first tax vote as early as Wednesday

Joseph Lawler, Susan Ferrechio November 27, 2017 9:49 pm

Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, and his former staffer Lucinda Daniels, are now "friends" who regret the charges they hurled at each other nearly a decade ago. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Democrat pushing for Trump’s impeachment: I’m now ‘friends’ with staffer who accused me of sexual assault

Pete Kasperowicz November 27, 2017 9:11 pm

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said a tax cut for small businesses isn't big enough. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Steve Daines second Republican to say he’s a ‘no’ on tax bill

Joseph Lawler November 27, 2017 9:10 pm

By confirming Trump's appointments, Senate Republicans can show conservatives that, despite all appearances and all challenges, they're willing to work with the president and push the platform that voters chose in 2016. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Hey Senate GOP: Want grassroots conservative support? Confirm Trump’s nominees

Adam Brandon November 27, 2017 7:01 pm

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said he remembers being on a USO tour with radio host Leeann Tweeden in 2006, but doesn't remember forcing her to kiss him as they rehearsed a skit. He said he apologized for that incident because he respects her memory of what happened. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Al Franken claims no memory of sexual assault, but will ‘learn from my mistakes’

Anna Giaritelli November 27, 2017 6:43 pm

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he plans to vote "yes" on the Senate GOP tax reform bill. He explained in an op-ed that the tax cut isn't as big as he had hoped, but that the bill has improved as it has been written. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, file)

Big step for tax reform: Rand Paul says he’s a ‘yes’

Joseph Lawler November 27, 2017 3:51 pm

"I'm embarrassed and ashamed. I've let a lot of people down and I'm hoping I can make it up to them and gradually regain their trust." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Al Franken vows to return to work Monday despite being ‘ashamed’ over groping allegations

Josh Siegel November 26, 2017 7:48 pm

"Let's do it in December for the good of the country and let's take care of a lot of problems at one time to show the country we actually can function. I'm rather excited about the possibilities of legislating in December." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Lindsey Graham favors fixing DACA with government funding bill, says shutdown ‘possible’

Josh Siegel November 26, 2017 3:44 pm