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Harris pushes Georgia Democrats to turn ‘pain into purpose’ in fight against ‘tyrant’ Trump

Anna Giaritelli · October 29, 2026 6:24 pm

The Capitol Building, left, is partially blocked by a bush in this photo.

The four spoiler candidates who could determine Senate control in the 2026 midterm elections

Former President Barack Obama, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) (Associated Press)

Obama jabs Trump over White House ‘arts and crafts’ at campaign rally in Georgia

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., as they question Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Sanders and Warren to wield new gavel power if Democrats retake Senate

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks to reporters with his palm facing the camera at the Capitol in Washington, June 30, 2025.

DOJ files lawsuit to block results in Alaska Senate race after two Dan Sullivans land on November ballot

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., who has led the Democrats in bipartisan Senate talks to rein in gun violence, is introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, to speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Chris Murphy backs Schumer but adds party must ‘change our tactics’

Ramsey Touchberry March 16, 2025 12:32 pm

Debt ceiling tears at GOP unity after funding bill victory

David Sivak March 16, 2025 7:00 am

Progressive group calls for Schumer to step down as Senate Democratic leader

Zach LaChance March 15, 2025 10:35 pm

Democrats’ silence is deafening when it comes to backing Schumer

Ramsey Touchberry March 15, 2025 7:00 am

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, left, and other officials, speaks during a news conference at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Senate passes DC funding fix to prevent $1 billion in cuts, shifting fight to House

Samantha-Jo Roth March 14, 2025 6:46 pm

Government shutdown averted with Senate passing Trump’s spending plan

Samantha-Jo Roth March 14, 2025 6:31 pm

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), left, walks with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as they head to a Democratic lunch at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. This is Fetterman's first week back after being treated for clinical depression for six weeks.

Why 10 Senate Democrats say they sided with Republicans to avert a shutdown

Ramsey Touchberry March 14, 2025 5:45 pm

Ten Senate Democrats ignore growing party anger to help advance Trump’s spending bill

Samantha-Jo Roth March 14, 2025 5:06 pm

Democratic Party fractures over Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown

Ramsey Touchberry March 14, 2025 4:03 pm

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, as he appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to crack down on drug epidemic

Anna Giaritelli, David Sivak March 14, 2025 3:08 pm

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) questions Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, at Oz's confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025.

Third Senate Democrat backs GOP spending bill as clock ticks toward government shutdown

Jack Birle March 14, 2025 3:03 pm

Alan Simpson, longtime Wyoming Republican senator, dead at 93

Jack Birle March 14, 2025 1:55 pm