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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

Franken, who was elected to the Senate as a Democrat in 2008, issued a statement apologizing for his behavior. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Keith Ellison ‘deeply disturbed’ by Al Franken allegations

Siraj Hashmi November 16, 2017 8:46 pm

The spending would overstep legal limits set on defense spending for the coming year by more than $80 billion. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Senate sends $700 billion budget cap-busting defense bill to Trump

Travis J. Tritten November 16, 2017 8:30 pm

"I think the investigation will be insightful," Speier said. (AP images)

Jackie Speier: Al Franken’s actions are ‘disgusting’

Susan Ferrechio November 16, 2017 8:13 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said in a statement: "Because of the seriousness of these charges, I am calling on the Senate Ethics committee to immediately investigate Senator [Bob] Menendez's actions which led to his indictment." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell calls for ethics investigation into Bob Menendez after mistrial declared

Al Weaver November 16, 2017 7:51 pm

"People make mistakes, and of course he knew he made a mistake," Leeann Tweeden said during a press conference. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Al Franken accuser accepts his apology

Melissa Quinn November 16, 2017 7:50 pm

Conservative writer Melanie Morgan came forward to allege harassment and stalking against Franken. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Al Franken accuser hints at possible second victim

Anna Giaritelli November 16, 2017 7:44 pm

Franken is slated to headline a fundraiser for Nelson's 2018 re-election campaign on Saturday. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Set to headline a weekend fundraiser, Al Franken puts colleague Bill Nelson in an awkward spot

Emily Jashinsky November 16, 2017 7:13 pm

Some Democratic senators said that they believed the allegation from Leeann Tweeden that Franken kissed and groped her without her consent in 2006 when the two were on a USO tour. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democratic senators call for ethics probe of Al Franken, not resignation

Robert King November 16, 2017 6:49 pm

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., followed at right by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., walks past boxes of petitions supporting the Republican tax reform bill that is set for a vote later this week as he arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House passes tax reform, puts pressure on Senate

Susan Ferrechio November 16, 2017 6:48 pm

In a statement on Sen. Al Franken, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (pictured) said: "Sexual harassment is never acceptable and must not be tolerated." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Chuck Schumer on Al Franken: ‘Sexual harassment is never acceptable’

Al Weaver November 16, 2017 6:36 pm

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., an outspoken progressive mentioned as a possible 2020 presidential candidate, has not admitted to the alleged sexual misconduct as accused by Leann Tweeden, a former model and talk radio host in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Waukesha County Democrats briefly tweet support for Al Franken’s resignation

David M. Drucker November 16, 2017 6:32 pm

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez shrugs as reporters ask him questions while leaving Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Courthouse after stopping by for his federal corruption trial, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Judge declares mistrial in Sen. Bob Menendez corruption case

Steven Nelson November 16, 2017 6:18 pm