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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

Katsas was nominated to serve on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, where he formerly served as a law clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas. Katsas also clerked for Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Court (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance D.C. Court of Appeals nominee

Ryan Lovelace November 9, 2017 4:17 pm

A House Democratic candidate said that "it shouldn't take brain cancer and the retirement from the Senate" for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., to stand up to President Trump. The Democrat later apologized to McCain. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dem candidate: It ‘shouldn’t take brain cancer’ for John McCain to show courage

Al Weaver November 9, 2017 2:00 pm

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon told Fox News' Sean Hannity on Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.,
should tender his resignation immediately -- or wait after Republicans pass a tax reform package. (AP Images)

Steve Bannon: Mitch McConnell ‘should tender his resignation’ tomorrow

Diana Stancy Correll November 9, 2017 3:16 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and wife Kelley, are described as pretty typical and friendly neighbors. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Rand Paul’s neighbors rip media ‘landscaping dispute’ reports

Paul Bedard November 8, 2017 10:00 pm

Senators urged passage of a bill on Obamacare as a way to lower premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats seize on election results, Obamacare enrollment to urge bipartisan healthcare deal

Kimberly Leonard November 8, 2017 9:02 pm

"We are going to walk through the bill with the Republican conference at 11:30 tomorrow morning, so it will be out there," Cornyn said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Republicans plan to roll out tax plan Thursday morning

Susan Ferrechio November 8, 2017 8:46 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced in July the Justice Department would expand its practice of civil asset forfeiture, which allows law enforcement to seize any property they allege is involved in a crime. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senators push to defund Justice Department’s expansion of civil asset forfeiture

Kelly Cohen November 8, 2017 6:05 pm

Kirstjen Nielsen told the senators her background in national security, defense, cyberissues has prepared her to deal with the 21st-century challenge. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s DHS nominee: Cybersecurity a top challenge for US

Anna Giaritelli November 8, 2017 4:13 pm

President Trump may not be the most likable man in Washington, but he has more than one ally in Congress who has his back. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Trump’s 5 best friends in Congress

Al Weaver November 8, 2017 3:00 pm

A group of GOP lawmakers is also hoping to reinstall the deduction for state and local taxes, which was removed from the bill.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Fearing voter wrath, GOP lawmakers fight to save popular tax breaks

Susan Ferrechio November 8, 2017 5:01 am

Jury deliberations began in Newark on Monday to determine whether Menendez is guilty of federal corruption charges. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Bob Menendez juror requests definition of a senator at bribery trial: Report

Naomi Lim November 7, 2017 11:05 pm

If Canada's healthcare system was really as top-notch as Sanders claims, why do so many Canadians flee the country to obtain treatment? (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bernie Sanders goes to Canada and turns a blind eye to their failing health system

Sally Pipes November 7, 2017 10:47 pm