Tag: Senate

"This bill won't go anywhere in the Senate if I have anything to do with it," said Barbara Boxer. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Energy and Environment

Top Dem threatens to block McCarthy drought deal

Susan Ferrechio · December 5, 2016 9:11 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that the chamber will begin work on the 21st Century Cures Act early next week. (AP Photo)

Senate to take up Cures bill Monday

Robert King · December 1, 2016 9:32 pm

Utah GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch is arguing that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney would be "loyal" if he is selected by President-elect Trump to serve as the next secretary of state despite critical statements Romney made in opposition to Trump during the presidential campaign. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

National Security

Hatch: Romney would be ‘loyal’ to Trump if named Secretary of State

Al Weaver · November 28, 2016 10:04 pm

Retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., plans to introduce a bill banning the Electoral College after Hillary Clinton lost the election but appears set to win the popular vote over President-elect Trump. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Outgoing senator introduces long-shot bill to ban the Electoral College

Kyle Feldscher · November 15, 2016 7:23 pm

Six Things to Watch For on Election Night

Jonathan V. Last · November 8, 2016 10:15 am

Todd Young Is Firmly the Favorite for Senator in Indiana

Chris Deaton · November 7, 2016 8:15 pm

The Senate Is Breaking Toward the GOP Late, Odds Show

Eric Felten · November 7, 2016 6:09 pm

Poll Averages Show GOP Slightly Ahead in All Senate Toss-Up Races

Chris Deaton · November 4, 2016 7:49 pm

The breadth of the order alarmed religious groups that work with the government, such as military chaplains. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

National Security

Hatch: Obama’s defense bill veto an attack on religious liberty

Joel Gehrke · November 1, 2016 5:16 pm

The report, authored by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, charges that the administration has done little to improve its verification process after independent investigations found failings. (AP Photo)

GOP: Feds risking taxpayer dollars on Obamacare

Robert King · October 26, 2016 8:04 pm

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says it's "over" for the healthcare law. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump, GOP blast Obamacare premiums

Paige Winfield Cunningham · October 25, 2016 12:11 am

Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe and Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer committed to reaching a compromise after the House voted on the $5 billion Water Resources Development Act. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Senators: Strong House vote for water bill bodes well for compromise

Kyle Feldscher · September 29, 2016 4:32 pm