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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

Sen. Patty Murray wants Scott Lloyd, director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, to resign for blocking access to abortions for illegal immigrant minors. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Patty Murray demands resignation of HHS official who leads refugee office

Robert King March 1, 2018 7:26 pm

John Ring told Sen. Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats he took the issue of conflicts of interest "very seriously" and would commit to avoiding any potential conflict. (@CSPAN/Twitter)

Democrats put Trump NLRB pick John Ring on notice

Sean Higgins March 1, 2018 7:17 pm

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he would be presenting legislation that he hopes would lead to the creation of Gun Violence Restraining Orders. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Marco Rubio proposes 6-pronged plan to address gun violence

Katelyn Caralle March 1, 2018 5:54 pm

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said events like the Valentine's Day mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead should be a reason to "come together in a clear and bipartisan manner and find a way forward." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chuck Grassley announces hearing on Parkland shooting: ‘Government must be held accountable for its mistakes’

Kelly Cohen March 1, 2018 4:24 pm

President Trump pardoned Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio last August after the latter was convicted on criminal contempt charges. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Trump ‘telepathy’: ‘I can read his mind without even talking to him’

Mandy Mayfield March 1, 2018 12:16 am

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, lamented on Twitter Wednesday that too many of his fellow lawmakers are looking to President Trump to determine what legislation they enact. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

John Cornyn: I am concerned Congress ‘is unwilling to lead’ gun control debate

Naomi Lim March 1, 2018 12:05 am

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department's inspector general will investigate alleged abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a move condemned by President Trump on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

13 Republicans ask Jeff Sessions to appoint second special counsel to investigate FBI, DOJ

Daniel Chaitin February 28, 2018 11:13 pm

Wednesday was perhaps the best snapshot of President Trump thus far, showing all the various elements of his personality and presidency, and in the end, it was a mix of the bad, the good, and the excellent. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Wednesday’s tale of the 3 Trumps: the bad, the good, and the excellent

Tom Rogan February 28, 2018 9:26 pm

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., leads by nearly 30 points in most polls. And her institutional support will be difficult to topple. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Still the front-runner, Dianne Feinstein moves on from California Democratic Party’s snub

laura-barronlopez, Al Weaver February 28, 2018 4:18 pm

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said that a repeal of the the Dickey Amendment, which prohibits federal funding from going towards studies that promote or advocate gun control research, is among the topics under discussion in Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats see opening to get rid of ban on gun violence research

Robert King February 28, 2018 12:49 am

With one tweet, President Trump said that he would endorse incumbent Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker over his challenger in the Republican primary, Chris McDaniel. Given the timing and given the history, this seems especially personal. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Why did Trump throw water on Chris McDaniel by endorsing Sen. Roger Wicker?

Philip Wegmann February 28, 2018 12:28 am

Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have made it clear they want more than the Fix NICS bill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Partisan showdown on gun control stalls Senate background check bill

Susan Ferrechio February 27, 2018 10:30 pm