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Jensen Huang.

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. David Perdue's unwavering loyalty to President Trump in the face of controversy has also earned him the trust of a president who has rejected many of his colleagues and much of the political framework in which Perdue operates. (Zach Gibson/Bloomberg)

David Perdue, the outsider who has become Trump’s man inside the Senate

Sarah Bedford September 3, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said that America is still committed to traditional alliances and values, despite doubts that have emerged due to the "actions and statements of our president." (Matteo Bazzi/ANSA via AP)

John McCain slams Trump in Italy, recommits to America’s role in world

Robert King September 2, 2017 6:42 pm

The House is expected to vote next week on legislation to award former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole the Congressional Gold Medal. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

House to vote on Congressional Gold Medal for Bob Dole next week

Robert King September 2, 2017 2:40 pm

James Bridenstine was among 42 people nominated to key Trump administration posts Friday.

Both Florida senators wary of James Bridenstine, Trump’s nominee to lead NASA

Anna Giaritelli September 2, 2017 4:19 am

Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., suspects that the Arkema plant was lax in meeting its EPA-required risk planning requirements, which may have resulted in the blasts. He wants EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to get back to him with answers by Sept. 29. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Sen. Tom Carper scolds EPA’s Scott Pruitt over Arkema plant explosions after Harvey

John Siciliano September 1, 2017 11:31 pm

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., criticized Attorney General Jeff Sessions this week after he announced he would double the Justice Department's efforts in the so-called War on Drugs.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Welcome to the party, Kamala Harris

Becket Adams September 1, 2017 9:59 pm

For the second time in as many weeks, a Senate Democrat considered vulnerable in the 2018 elections is preparing to face pressure from President Trump on tax reform in her home state. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Another vulnerable Democrat prepares to be targeted by Trump on tax reform, this time in North Dakota

Joseph Lawler September 1, 2017 7:51 pm

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Friday that loopholes have allowed some beneficiaries of President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to obtain green cards, and has allowed others to gain full U.S. citizenship. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Chuck Grassley: Some have used DACA to win full citizenship

Todd Shepherd September 1, 2017 7:43 pm

Reconciliation, which Republicans hoped to use to bypass a filibuster in the Senate, expires this month. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Deadline for fast track Obamacare repeal bill expires Sept. 30

Robert King September 1, 2017 6:18 pm

The Justice Department will put a woman who laughed during Jeff Sessions confirmation hearing to be attorney general back on trial, according to a report. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

DOJ to put woman who laughed during Jeff Sessions’ confirmation hearing on trial again

Mandy Mayfield September 1, 2017 4:12 pm

Menendez's attorneys filed a motion on Thursday night seeking to adjourn the trial on days when the senator needed to cast votes. (Patti Sapone/NJ Advance Media via AP)

Judge denies Bob Menendez’s request to delay trial for Senate votes

Ryan Lovelace September 1, 2017 3:32 pm

Bringing the Senate to Heel

Jay Cost September 1, 2017 7:00 am