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Moderator Jessica Tarlov, left, talks with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

Push for new Democratic leadership overshadows celebrations at Denver confab

Hailey Bullis · November 13, 2026 4:21 pm

Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), left, standing on the left of the Capitol Building, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stands at the right with a paper in hand.

Schumer leads ‘underdog’ Van Hollen in early majority leader endorsements

Chris Van Hollen speaks during a conference.

Chris Van Hollen rules out 2028 run to focus on ousting Chuck Schumer as Senate leader

Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., asks questions while gesturing with her hand, following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance hearing to examine the president's proposed budget request for fiscal 2027, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Washington.

Democratic senator launches investigation into DHS detention center’s $495 million price tag

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Scott Colom looks on during a campaign stop at Marshall's Music and Book Store, which is recognized as the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the U.S., Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Jackson, Miss.

Colom dings Schumer influence as Senate Democrat leader faces rising challenges

The bill is the same legislation that the Senate passed under former President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rand Paul says GOP will vote on Obamacare ‘repeal and delay’

Kimberly Leonard July 25, 2017 3:24 pm

Sen. Ted Cruz's amendment to healthcare bill allows insurers to sell cheap, bare bones plans on the individual market, which includes Obamacare's exchanges, as long as they sell one plan that meets Obamacare's quality regulations.

Ted Cruz amendment to healthcare bill leads to 4 million without insurance

Robert King July 25, 2017 2:36 pm

"Now, they're never ... they're not going to repeal and replace Obamacare," said former House Speaker John Boehner. "It's been around too long. And the American people have gotten accustomed to it." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

John Boehner: Republicans will ‘never’ repeal Obamacare

Kimberly Leonard July 25, 2017 1:47 pm

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will return to the Senate Tuesday just in time for a key vote on healthcare reform. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Trump welcomes ‘hero’ John McCain back to Washington for healthcare vote

Anna Giaritelli July 25, 2017 11:22 am

Republicans Prepare to Take Next Step on Health Care Blindfolded

John McCormack July 25, 2017 9:15 am

Republicans plan to vote Tuesday on whether to begin debate on a healthcare bill. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

GOP hurtles toward healthcare vote despite questions on bill details, vote count

Kimberly Leonard July 25, 2017 4:01 am

Cruz and Rudy Giuliani are among the names "being floated" to replace Sessions. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump floating Ted Cruz as potential replacement for Jeff Sessions: Report

Josh Siegel July 25, 2017 1:27 am

McCain will return to the Senate on Tuesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

John McCain will return to the Senate Tuesday for dramatic healthcare vote

Al Weaver July 25, 2017 1:12 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Under reconciliation, it’ll be harder than you think to amend the Senate healthcare bill

James Wallner July 24, 2017 10:49 pm

It's not clear whether the Pences were in the hotel at the time or if the incident took place before or after their visit to the city of Cartagena. (AP Photo)

White House urges senators to back motion to start debate on healthcare plan

Melissa Quinn July 24, 2017 10:29 pm

It remains unclear if Trump will sign the bill if it's passed by Congress this week. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House won’t say if Trump will sign Russia sanctions bill

Joel Gehrke July 24, 2017 10:21 pm

Democrats had criticized Bernhardt for his ties to the fossil fuel industry during his time in private practice as a lawyer and adviser to energy companies. (Twitter)

Senate approves Trump’s deputy Interior secretary

John Siciliano July 24, 2017 10:21 pm