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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

President Trump compared the tax reform effort with former President Barack Obama's push to pass Obamacare, and noted that the Democrat-led Congress didn't pass that bill until well into Obama's second year in office. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump hedges on getting tax reform this year

Joseph Lawler October 16, 2017 6:22 pm

President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., have come together since last summer's disunity.

Mitch McConnell defends relationship with Trump: ‘We talk frequently’

Susan Ferrechio October 16, 2017 6:14 pm

"We just spent quite a bit of time inside with the Senate Majority Leader, who's been a friend of mine for a long time -- long before my world of politics," President Trump said after meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to discuss the Senate's legislative agenda. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

‘Closer than ever before’: Trump rekindles relationship with Mitch McConnell

Gabby Morrongiello October 16, 2017 6:12 pm

With Roy Moore endorsement, Mike Lee opens the door for a mini-Trump in the Senate

Philip Wegmann October 16, 2017 4:41 pm

Cochran's doctors advised him to remain in his home state of Mississippi while he recovers. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Health issues delay Thad Cochran’s return to the Senate

Melissa Quinn October 16, 2017 3:59 pm

The House last week approved a $4.9 billion loan to help Puerto Rico continue operating in the wake of the two storms. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Senate Democrats ask FEMA to fully fund Puerto Rico repairs

Susan Ferrechio October 16, 2017 3:06 pm

President Donald Trump, center left, and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., center right, depart Trump National Golf Club, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Sterling, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Rand Paul: I golfed with Trump because he’s a personal friend

Naomi Lim October 15, 2017 8:00 pm

President Trump removed Obamacare subsidies, urging Democrats and Republicans to arrive at a deal. (iStock photo)

Senate faces Obamacare showdown

Kimberly Leonard October 15, 2017 4:07 pm

"The payments are unconstitutional, according to a court, and his first responsibility is to uphold that," Cassidy said. "We absolutely have to think about that family around the kitchen table, which is why I think Congress should pass them." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Bill Cassidy: Trump made the right call ending subsidies to insurance companies

Kyle Feldscher October 15, 2017 2:13 pm

Republican members of the Senate Budget Committee look over amendments during the markup of Senate's fiscal year 2018 budget resolution. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Next week: Senate tackles budget, disaster relief

Susan Ferrechio October 14, 2017 1:00 pm

Just 17 of the 57 Pentagon positions that require Senate confirmation have been filled by President Trump's appointees. That figure has barely budged in two months. (iStock Photo)

Top Pentagon posts are 70 percent vacant as confirmations continue to lag

Travis J. Tritten October 14, 2017 4:01 am

Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore's first speech at the Values Voter Summit was mainly based on poetry commentary. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Front runner in Alabama Senate race, Roy Moore, reads pastoral poetry

Philip Wegmann October 13, 2017 10:58 pm