Senate

Ron Johnson.

Ron Johnson presses to delay Senate GOP leadership elections: ‘Political malpractice’

Ramsey Touchberry · November 6, 2026 5:22 pm

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), right, speaks as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), left, listens during a news conference.

Who will be the next congressional party leaders?

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington.

Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke but will miss ‘next several weeks of votes’

South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews speaks to supporters during a campaign stop Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Columbia, S.C.

Annie Andrews cool on Schumer’s leadership role

John Fetterman has his hands out as if he is measuring the size of something.

Fetterman lashes out over bike boycott of Jewish businesses: ‘A**holes-on-wheels’

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI).

Bill Maher presses Elissa Slotkin over Democratic stand against Iran war

Molly Parks March 28, 2026 10:51 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., enters an elevator at the U.S. Capitol, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington

Schumer’s prized 2026 recruits won’t commit to keeping him as Senate leader

Ramsey Touchberry March 28, 2026 6:00 am

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., listens to thanks from members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

Thom Tillis warns on Iran strategy, slams both parties as shutdown drags on

Rena Rowe March 27, 2026 4:38 pm

Rep. Randy Fine closes on a gambling bill during a special session.

Fine blasts Thune for ‘private escort’ out of town as SAVE America Act stalls

Molly Parks March 27, 2026 3:26 pm

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a Senate luncheon press conference.

Democrats say Republicans ‘caved’ on DHS deal despite no immigration policy reform wins

Molly Parks March 27, 2026 1:43 pm

Forty-four House members are not seeking reelection in their seats in the 2026 midterms. Many are opting to retire, while others are seeking governors' mansions, Senate positions, or other statewide offices.

Here’s where House and Senate retirements stand in 2026

Rachel Schilke March 27, 2026 11:27 am

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks with reporters at the Capitol.

Winners and losers in the fight to end the DHS shutdown

Molly Parks March 27, 2026 10:55 am

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., right, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, during the Senate Republican policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb., 10, 2026, in Washington.

Senate sends DHS bill to House without ICE funding

David Sivak March 27, 2026 2:30 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a Senate luncheon press conference.

Senate Democrats line up against photo ID in SAVE America Act vote

David Sivak March 26, 2026 1:42 pm

Bernie Sanders

Sanders bill would force team owners to sell to local buyers before moving

Lauren Green March 26, 2026 12:05 pm

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) participates in a debate.

Fetterman, lone Democrat opposing his party: ‘The only thing we’re doing is punishing people’

Britta Miller March 26, 2026 11:19 am

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, to examine his nomination to be Secretary of Homeland Security, on Capitol Hill in Washington

John Fetterman’s unapologetic maverick mantra: ‘My vote is not for sale’

Ramsey Touchberry March 26, 2026 7:00 am