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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

"I choose not to dwell on situations where we come up a little bit short," said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. (Kat Russell/The Paducah Sun via AP)

Mitch McConnell reveals first thing that came to mind when John McCain killed healthcare reform bill

Daniel Chaitin August 6, 2017 10:12 pm

The Health Care Options for All Act, from Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is somewhat similar to an often-cited proposal by Republicans, which would enable people to buy their coverage across state lines, but it's not clear whether it would receive bipartisan support. Outside experts caution that some hurdles would need to be worked out. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Claire McCaskill turns to Congress’ healthcare as a solution for counties without Obamacare insurers

Kimberly Leonard August 6, 2017 4:01 am

Shkreli is charged with using an investment fund to prop up the earnings for the Retrophin. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Martin Shkreli leaves a legacy on Capitol Hill

Robert King August 5, 2017 12:22 am

The Senate approved 65 Trump nominees on Thursday but left out Kevin Hassett, Trump's pick to chair the Council of Economic Advisers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

White House blames Elizabeth Warren for blocking top economic nominee

Joseph Lawler August 4, 2017 9:26 pm

Alabama hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate in over two decades. So why is the Republican establishment paying top dollar for a seat they already own? (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Friendly fire: Is the GOP wasting ammunition in Alabama’s special senate election?

Philip Wegmann August 4, 2017 6:52 pm

Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Dean Heller, R-Nev., met with President Trump and top White House officials a week ago to discuss their plan to attain the 50 votes necessary in the Senate to replace the Affordable Care Act. (AP Photos and Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

The Senate’s last best chance to end the Obamacare disaster

Justin Haskins August 4, 2017 5:28 pm

Murkowski said they wanted to "vote to do the right thing" without "worrying about the consequences." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins open up about ‘uncomfortable’ votes to sink healthcare repeal

Leah DePiero August 4, 2017 5:27 pm

Climate change activists protested inside the Capitol Hill office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Wednesday to demand that he recognize the role of global warming and fossil fuels in the recent spate of hurricanes.
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell overplays hand in Alabama Senate race

Quin Hillyer August 4, 2017 3:53 pm

When we make our arguments about the costs and benefits of our preferred policies, we should at least be willing to explain how and why our policies would work. (Twitter)

Sen. Mike Lee: Make the CBO show its work

Mike Lee August 4, 2017 4:01 am

Just before Congress' August recess is set to begin. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate blocks Trump from making recess appointments during August break

Ariella Phillips August 4, 2017 1:41 am

The Senate approved Neil Chatterjee and Robert Powelson to serve on the commission after two months of waiting for a vote on the Senate floor. (Credit: Mears Group, Inc.)

Senate restores nation’s top grid watchdog, FERC, after months of delay

John Siciliano August 3, 2017 11:13 pm

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., pointed at Trump's "behavior" surrounding the special counsel's investigation into the Russian election meddling as a sign that he has something to hide. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rep. Eric Swalwell: Trump’s ‘behavior’ surrounding Russia investigation shows he has something to hide

Mandy Mayfield August 3, 2017 11:08 pm