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Energy executive Alan Armstrong, joined by his wife Shelly Armstrong.

GOP holdouts complicate Trump’s final chances to reshape US courts

Kaelan Deese · November 11, 2026 4:45 pm

Jensen Huang.

Republicans recoil over Nvidia CEO spy allegations as feds investigate: ‘I lost my breath’

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

Republican primary senatorial candidate Corey Stewart gestures during a debate with E. W. Jackson and Del. Nick Freitas at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Corey Stewart wins GOP Senate nomination in nail-biter

W. James Antle III June 13, 2018 1:03 am

Afternoon Links: Claire McCaskill’s Bad Day, and Domino’s Will Build the Roads

Jim Swift June 12, 2018 9:41 pm

Mitch McConnell: Congress will have a say in North Korea deal

Susan Ferrechio June 12, 2018 7:46 pm

The Capitol is seen in Washington, Friday, April 7, 2017, as the Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. The Republican health care bill remains in shambles and budget chores remain as lawmakers in the Senate and the House headed home for a two-week recess.

Congress can still restore Obama’s ‘net neutrality’ rule, but probably won’t

Susan Ferrechio June 11, 2018 11:29 pm

The sold-out concert took place as protests, organized by civil rights groups, amassed outside the arena over allegations of racism. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)

Kid Rock to campaign for GOP Senate candidate in Michigan

Al Weaver June 11, 2018 8:44 pm

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Indicted ex-Senate Intelligence staffer appears in court to hear charges

Kelly Cohen June 8, 2018 9:42 pm

The House has passed an almost $100 billion-a-year, compromise farm bill that would make small cuts to food stamps and continue generous subsidies for the nation's farmers.

Senate dodges food stamp reform in farm bill

Susan Ferrechio June 8, 2018 6:32 pm

Slothful Senate must deliver results in August

Rachel Bovard June 7, 2018 6:58 pm

President Trump on Thursday called Sen. Jeff Flake "toxic" and "weak" on border security and crime, and praised his primary challenger. (AP Photo/Bob Christie)

Trump: Jeff Flake ‘doesn’t have a clue,’ has no chance at running again

Pete Kasperowicz June 7, 2018 3:05 pm

U.S. Navy seaman Byung Cho observes an LAV amphibious assault vehicle rolling down the beach at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercises Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Waimanalo, Hawaii. A Marine Corps Battalion Landing Team conducted an amphibious landing on the Oahu beach as part of the ongoing RIMPAC exercise. More than 40 ships from eight nations are participating in the world's largest sea-based multinational war games, which gather some 19,000 troops, 160 aircraft and six submarines for exercises lasting through late July.

Senate defense bill: Keep China out of RIMPAC naval exercise until it pulls weapons from islands

Travis J. Tritten June 6, 2018 3:56 pm

Barack Obama pauses as he listens to a question during the Wall Street Journal CEO Council annual meeting in Washington.

Obama secretly gave Iran access to US financial markets: Senate report

Pete Kasperowicz June 6, 2018 12:32 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington.

Yes, senators can work in August

Washington Examiner June 6, 2018 4:00 am