Laura Richardson wins Senate District 35, defeating Michelle Chambers
Laura Richardson emerged the victor of the competitive, costly and feisty election to win a South Los Angeles seat in the state Senate — completing…
Senate rejects move by Bernie Sanders to block some weapons to Israel
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday rejected attempts by Sen. Bernie Sandersto block sales of offensive weapons to Israel for its war in Gaza over mounting…
US Senate votes down effort to withhold weapons to Israel amid Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington, DC – The United States Senate has rejected a bill that aimed to block a US weapons sale to Israel amid the country’s war…
Republican senators divided on release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
WASHINGTON — As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Republican senators are divided over how much…
Trump’s Cabinet picks are not normal. Will they be appointed anyway?
There’s been a bit of talk in recent days about what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to president-elect Donald Trump’s incoming Cabinet. Normal,…
Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides? | Politics News
Throughout his business, media and political career, Donald Trump has demonstrated a willingness to break the norm. But the United States president-elect’s latest proposal to…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders undated, misdated ballots be excluded from Senate recount
1 of 3 | Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ordered state county election officials on Monday to not count disputed ballots in the U.S. Senate race between…
Laphonza Butler reflects on her brief Senate career and her future
Political speculation about the future of Sen. Laphonza Butler — the short-term replacement appointed to the chamber after the death of Dianne Feinstein — has…
Adam Schiff: From clashes with Trump in the House to senator-elect
Rep. Adam B. Schiff is a darling of the Democrats, a fighter and political veteran accustomed to the limelight on Sunday talk shows and on…
Senate will block Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz, predicts Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted that President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz to be attorney general would be rejected by the Republican…
Trump’s Cabinet picks will test Senate independence.
WASHINGTON — Since he began taking over the Republican Party nearly a decade ago, President-elect Donald Trump has demanded increasing levels of loyalty from lawmakers…
Will Matt Gaetz be confirmed as attorney general?
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general sent a clear signal through Washington on Wednesday that Trump intends for his Justice…
Republican John Thune is elected next Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a…
Democrat Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, defining Republican majority | US Election 2024 News
The last pending Senate race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will hold a three-seat majority.Democrat Reuben Gallego will be heading back…
Rep. Ruben Gallego claims victory over Kari Lake in Arizona Senate race
Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., arrives to speak at the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 22. On Monday,…
Trump pressures GOP Senate leadership hopefuls to fill cabinet quickly | Donald Trump News
President-elect says leadership candidates must agree to allow him to bypass Senate confirmation votes for appointees.US President-elect Donald Trump has said that any Republican lawmaker…
Opinion: Trump and our disappearing checks and balances
If ever a U.S. president needed the checks and balances that the founders established, it’s law-breaking, oath-violating Donald Trump.Yet those checks by Congress and the…
2024 Live U.S. Election Results: President, Senate, Congress and Governors
twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right We are tracking all national-level races in the 2024 general election. Check back for updates in the presidential,…
DOJ accuses Mississippi Senate of pay discrimination against Black staff attorney
A Black staff attorney working for the Mississippi State Senate was paid only half of what her White colleagues were making despite having similar job…
Trump’s win may extend conservative control of Supreme Court for decades
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory, combined with the Republican takeover of the Senate, may extend conservative control of the Supreme Court for another two…