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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

Senate to take up sweeping VA bill ahead of Memorial Day

Kimberly Leonard May 17, 2018 11:01 pm

Haspel Confirmed As First Female CIA Director

Jenna Lifhits May 17, 2018 8:26 pm

Senate confirms Gina Haspel, first woman to lead the CIA

Susan Ferrechio May 17, 2018 7:36 pm

Senate trashes Rand Paul’s plan to cut federal spending by 1 percent

Pete Kasperowicz May 17, 2018 4:06 pm

"We need someone who is steady and secure in his principles, someone who can cut through the noise and make a compelling case for conservatism. Mike Pence is that man," Paul Ryan said. (AP Photo)

The major immigration battle brewing in the House

Susan Ferrechio May 17, 2018 4:00 am

"Too often, we observe the unfolding drama along with the rest of the country, passively, all but saying, 'Someone should do something!' without seeming to realize that that someone is us." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Third Republican, Jeff Flake, a ‘no’ for CIA nominee Gina Haspel

Susan Ferrechio May 16, 2018 10:34 pm

Democrats Worry About U.S.-Europe Divide Over Iran Deal

Jenna Lifhits May 16, 2018 9:48 pm

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., center, joined from left by, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., and Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., previews some of the panel's recommendations for improving the nation's election infrastructure ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.

Senate Intelligence Committee agrees with intelligence community: Russia was trying to help Trump

Kelly Cohen May 16, 2018 5:25 pm

This photo shows the Capitol Dome at the top of Capitol Hill in Washington.

Democrats seize control of Senate floor to force vote on net neutrality

Susan Ferrechio May 16, 2018 4:38 pm

Haspel’s CIA Nomination Clears Committee

Jenna Lifhits May 16, 2018 2:40 pm

Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, pauses while testifying at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Washington.

Gina Haspel: One of the most qualified nominees ever for CIA director

Andy Keiser May 15, 2018 9:47 pm

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., walks to the Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol.

Senate Democrats prod John Barrasso to hold hearing on Pruitt scandals

John Siciliano May 15, 2018 9:45 pm