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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

"So-called right-to-work laws give corporations the ability to trample workers' rights and dismantle unions," said co-sponsor Sen. Sherrod Brown. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Democrats introduce bill to repeal right-to-work nationwide

Sean Higgins September 20, 2017 10:15 pm

Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of the bill's sponsors, says the bill has a slew of options that would allow states to take care of people with pre-existing conditions. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Obamacare overhaul leaves pre-existing conditions up to states to handle

Robert King September 20, 2017 9:28 pm

"He looked at some liberal talking point, bought it hook, line, and sinker, and went after Bill Cassidy without talking to him, and I think that's unfair." (AP images)

Lindsey Graham: Jimmy Kimmel bought ‘liberal talking point’ ‘hook, line, and sinker’ on Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill

Kara Zupkus September 20, 2017 6:41 pm

Warren, a likely candidate for her party's nomination, has spared no tough talk for the financial sector over the course of her first term as a senator. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Elizabeth Warren is hypocritically meeting with Wall Street CEOs

Emily Jashinsky September 20, 2017 6:26 pm

Many libertarians, apparently now including Sen. Rand Paul, won't make deals and won't take partial victories even when it advances their principles. That's why they don't move up in local politics; they don't play well with others and negotiate. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Rand Paul’s Obamacare absolutism shows why libertarians are still irrelevant

Ron Meyer September 20, 2017 6:00 pm

"It's certainly frustrating to have to mobilize every couple of months to keep our leaders from inflicting real human suffering on our constituencies." (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Barack Obama: Republican efforts to overhaul Obamacare ‘aggravating’

Melissa Quinn September 20, 2017 5:42 pm

The Senate has scheduled a Monday confirmation vote for William Emanuel, President Trump's nominee to fill the remaining open seat on the National Labor Relations Board. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Senate to vote on NLRB nominee Monday

Sean Higgins September 20, 2017 5:16 pm

Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers are blasting Republicans' last hope at dismantling Obamacare. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

Blue Cross Blue Shield slams Obamacare overhaul

Robert King September 20, 2017 5:09 pm

"I regret the specific timing of today's hearing, a day when many colleagues particularly some on my side of the aisle could not be here," Coons said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Democrats grumble about working Wednesday while the Senate is out

Ryan Lovelace September 20, 2017 5:00 pm

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., dubbed the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill a "stinkaroo." (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Nancy Pelosi: Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill a ‘stinkaroo’

Al Weaver September 20, 2017 4:43 pm

House lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to pass a bill funding the federal government until Jan. 19 later Thursday afternoon. Democrats have vowed to oppose the measure because it excludes their wishlist items, but Republicans appear to have the support needed to pass it with GOP votes only. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

CNN ‘boobs’ guest Clay Travis mulling run for Bob Corker’s Senate seat in Tennessee

Anna Giaritelli September 20, 2017 4:32 pm

FreedomWorks President Adam Brandon said, "Although this amendment fails to meet more than seven years of promises to repeal ObamaCare and does not truly represent an approach grounded in the principles of federalism, there is a path to win our support." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Tea Party group signals tepid support for Senate Obamacare overhaul bill

Susan Ferrechio September 20, 2017 4:24 pm