Menendez's Finance panel seat would have no shortage of suitors - Roll Call Sen. Bob Menendez’s sought-after seat on the Finance Committee could — eventually — open up as a result of the scandal. Roll Call · Sep 27, 2023
More than half of Senate Democrats now say Bob Menendez should resign over bribery bombshell Days after being federally indicted, Menendez is facing mounting pressure from his own party to give up his seat The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Should Bob Menendez resign? Here’s what fellow Democrats have said Days after being federally indicted, Bob Menendez has refused to resign leading Democrats to pressure the New Jersey senator to give up his seat The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Amy Klobuchar on Biden's biggest win Minnesota senator and anti-monopoly crusader explains how fixing Medicare's drug problem will help everybody Salon · Sep 23, 2023
Duckworth blasts ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ senator for blocking vote to confirm U.S. attorney in Chicago Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is scorching Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, the “Hillbilly Elegy” author, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. for their holds on military and Justice Department nominees. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023
How to Avoid Annoying Hotel Fees: Per Person, Parking and More Here's how to avoid extra charges and make sure you don't get stuck paying for amenities that you don't use. Kiplinger · Sep 1, 2023
At the Races: Prime time fault lines? - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023
NextGen TV Goes Live In Minneapolis The launch was commemorated during an event at the Hubbard School of Journalism TV Tech · Aug 23, 2023
These interns took selfies with all 100 senators. Here's what they discovered Interns in Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski's office doggedly tracked down all 100 senators, and took a selfie with them. Here's how they described some of those encounters. WEKU · Aug 16, 2023
New Bill Targets Hidden Fees in Hotels and Short-Term Rentals Some 6% of U.S. hotels charge certain mandatory fees at an average rate of $26 per night, AHLA says. Kiplinger · Aug 3, 2023
Now US senators back asylum plea by Afghan war hero The Afghan pilot, who served alongside coalition forces in Afghanistan, is still facing deportation to Rwanda The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Congressional effort to help Afghans draws competing bills - Roll Call Two competing Senate bills to help Afghan evacuees risk stalling progress on the effort almost two years after the U.S. withdrawal. Roll Call · Jul 20, 2023
Democrats respond to ‘MAGA extremists’ with rival election bill - Roll Call House and Senate Democrats on Tuesday reintroduced an election overhaul package, in a rebuke to Republicans’ own measure. Roll Call · Jul 18, 2023
Russia's refusal to renew grain passage agreement revives concern over food prices Russia said Monday it would not renew an agreement to safeguard cargo passage on a crucial Black Sea shipping corridor that for months has helped stabilizes global food prices. Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023
Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023 Climate protesters disrupted the congressional softball game. Lawmakers had a dance party - Roll Call The annual game raised a record amount for a breast cancer charity this year. “That’s why the game must go on,” said announcer Amy Klobuchar.
Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023 Editorial: Rebellion reflects the rot in Russia The short-lived rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the mercenary Wagner Group, did not yet jettison the Kremlin's military leadership. But it may have had a more profound domestic and geopolitical impact: piercing the aura of invincibility so carefully cultivated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023 Don’t take away gray wolves’ protection under Endangered Species Act without proper discussion The best available scientific evidence supports stronger protections for wolves.
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023 Resolution would allow bulk Senate confirmation without unanimous consent WASHINGTON -- Senate Rules and Administration Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar is proposing a change to expedite the process for confirming certain presidential nominees and reduce the backlog waiting for approval.
Roll Call · May 23, 2023 Resolution would allow bulk Senate confirmation without UC - Roll Call Senate Rules and Administration Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar is proposing to expedite the confirmation of certain presidential nominees.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2023 Democrats and Republicans say they want to help Afghan veterans. So why haven’t they done anything? A bill to give Afghans who assisted American service members permanent status has languished in Congress. It faces even bigger hurdles now, Eric Garcia reports
Roll Call · May 10, 2023 Congress could fire Capitol architect under bipartisan bill - Roll Call A group of lawmakers is seeking to give Congress the power to appoint or remove an architect of the Capitol, instead of the president.
Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2023 While waters recede in much of Minnesota, the Mississippi River continues to rise at St. Paul and downstream Floodwaters started to recede Sunday in much of Minnesota, but St. Paul remained among the cities watching the water continue to rise on its riverfront.
The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023 Republican Graham loses cool over abortion after supreme court pill ruling Senator deflects questions with false claim Democrats want a ‘barbaric’ law allowing abortions on demand until birth
The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023 Ron DeSantis is flaming out – and Trump is on course for a Republican coronation The Florida governor’s flaws are glaringly apparent. Right now, it’s hard to see the nominee as anyone other than Trump
Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023 Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Monday that Republicans should let another Democratic senator temporarily fill California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee seat.