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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 only way we're ever going to stop these scandals is to hold executives personally accountable," the Massachusetts Democrat said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Elizabeth Warren: Wells Fargo executives must be marched out in handcuffs

Joseph Lawler October 3, 2017 4:40 pm

Blackburn is gathering internal data to assess the playing field for what could be a competitive Republican primary. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Marsha Blackburn preparing to run for Senate in Tennessee

David M. Drucker October 3, 2017 3:40 pm

With a slim Republican majority in the Senate, several lawmakers are expected to use their power to craft the tax legislation. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Four Republican senators who could make or break tax reform

Joseph Lawler October 3, 2017 1:01 pm

Flake Defends Judicial Nominee Amy Barrett on Senate Floor

Andrew Egger October 3, 2017 1:53 am

Republicans praised Pai ahead of the vote as someone who promoted market-based, pro-growth policy decisions who improved openness and transparency in the FCC. (AP)

Senate confirms FCC chairman Ajit Pai to a new term

Susan Ferrechio October 2, 2017 10:01 pm

"There's much more that we don't know than what we do know." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Chuck Schumer: ‘We must’ respond to Las Vegas shooting

Al Weaver October 2, 2017 8:13 pm

"This must stop. It is positively infuriating that my colleagues in Congress are so afraid of the gun industry that they pretend there aren't public policy responses to this epidemic," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Democrats: Congress needs to ‘get off its ass’ on gun control after Las Vegas shooting

Melissa Quinn October 2, 2017 1:45 pm

Rep. Pete Welch says it's too easy for Congress to pass huge spending bills, and then hem and haw later over whether to facilitate that spending by allowing more government borrowing. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

One lawmaker’s debt ceiling fix: Don’t vote on it at all

Pete Kasperowicz October 2, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. Bob Corker insists he's not retiring out of frustration with the slow pace of the Senate, but does admit that the Senate isn't exactly the right place for someone who wants to get something done. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What Bob Corker won’t miss in the Senate: ‘Hearings, hearings, hearings’

Al Weaver October 1, 2017 4:01 am

Several Democratic senators on Friday, including Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., alluded to what they are looking for in the next secretary. Trump named agency veteran Don Wright acting secretary while he looks for a replacement. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Obamacare ‘sabotage’ to be Democrats’ major issue for next HHS pick

Robert King September 29, 2017 11:19 pm

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairwoman of the committee, said the Senate Budget Committee's resolution on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (pictured above) opens the door to increased jobs and energy security. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP, file)

Senate budget resolution paves the way for drilling in Arctic wildlife refuge

John Siciliano September 29, 2017 10:46 pm

Sen. Strom Thurmond, D-S.C., filibustered the Civil Rights Act of 1957 for 24 hours and 18 minutes. (AP Photo/William J. Smith)

Just say no: How to end debate on ending the filibuster

Charles Sauer September 29, 2017 8:57 pm