Senate panel backs Stefanik as Democrats protest foreign aid pause - Roll Call The nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik to become ambassador to the U.N. advances, but Democrats protest foreign aid pause. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025
At the Races: March for Life brings abortion votes - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including on abortion politics and 2026 updates. Roll Call · Jan 23, 2025
Trump Halts Refugee Arrivals In Crackdown President Donald Trump has halted arrivals of refugees already cleared to enter the United States, according to a memo seen Wednesday, as he quickly pursues a sweeping crackdown on migration. International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025
Rubio Wins Unanimous Nod To Be Top US Diplomat The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator in the frontline of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy. International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025
These 12 Senate Democrats voted for the Laken Riley Act Twelve Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to pass an immigration bill to address one of President Donald Trump's top campaign issues. Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025
Marco Rubio, set to be Trump’s top diplomat, vows ‘America First’ US Senator says, under Donald Trump, the State Department’s top priority ‘will be the United States’. Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025
Elizabeth Warren Uses Hegseth's Own Words To Call Out Sudden 'About Face' On Women In Military: 'We've Got The Video Sen. Warren got into a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth about his views Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025
Elizabeth Warren Uses Hegseth's Own Words To Call Out Sudden 'About Face' On Women In Military: 'We've Got The Video' Sen. Warren repeatedly threw the nominee for Defense Secretary's own words back at him in a heated exchange about his views on women in combat. International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025
Dem senators skewer Pete Hegseth over his ‘denigrating’ views on women in the military Hegseth was challenged over his comments about women in the military by senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth Dodges Question About Using Military Force to Take Panama Canal In Tense Confirmation Hearing Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) questioned Hegseth about whether he would follow orders to that effect. Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth Dodges Question About Using Military Force to Take Greenland In Tense Confirmation Hearing Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth dodged a question about using military force to take over Greenland during his confirmation hearing. International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth Pledges to Appoint 'Senior Position' to Tackle Sexual Assault in Military After Being Grilled on Accusations of His Own Sen. Joni Ernst, a leader in the fight against sexual assault in the military, asked him if he would commit to making such a decision, to which Hegseth agreed Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025
Female Senator Rips Pete Hegseth's Conflicting Statements About Women Military Members In Tense Exchange: 'I Appreciate Your 11th Hour Conversion' Sen. Jeanne Shaheen questioned Hegseth about how he actually feels about women serving in the military Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025
An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years. Roll Call · Jan 7, 2025
Top News · Dec 28, 2024 Former Senator Scott Brown Considering 2026 Senate Run Former senator considering 2026 Senate run in New Hampshire, setting the stage for a competitive Senate clash.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Trump is bringing a hawkish Iran policy back in with him Biden’s visionless Iran policy gives way to a return to ‘maximum pressure’
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2024 Shaheen poised to make history on Senate Foreign Relations - Roll Call Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will make history next year by becoming the first woman among leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations panel.
Roll Call · Oct 24, 2024 Spending panel shake-up likely in Senate post-elections - Roll Call Senate appropriators are facing what could be a major shake-up in subcommittee leadership after the upcoming elections.
Roll Call · Oct 17, 2024 Why Trump’s vision of post-war Gaza has gained little traction - Roll Call Donald Trump and Jared Kushner have said Gaza could become a resort city, but a key lawmaker and analysts say that's far-fetched.
Roll Call · Oct 3, 2024 Bipartisan Senate bill prods US to help end Sudan war - Roll Call A group of senators revealed draft legislation to push the U.S. into taking a more active diplomatic role in ending Sudan's civil war.
Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024 House, Senate Democrats renew health care subsidies push - Roll Call Democrats are pushing congressional leaders to pass legislation by the end of the year to expand subsidies on the health care exchanges.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024 How social media became a storefront for fake pills as families struggle Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last 5 years or so — and social media, where tainted, fake prescription drugs can be obtained with just a few clicks, is part of the problem
Roll Call · Sep 12, 2024 Defense spending bills see another surge in unrequested items - Roll Call House and Senate appropriators want $38 billion in fiscal 2025 defense spending that the White House didn't request.
Roll Call · Aug 1, 2024 Biden touts prisoner swap with Russia that frees three Americans - Roll Call A prisoner swap organized by the Biden administration got the release of three Americans and one U.S. green card holder Thursday from Russia.
Top News · Jul 12, 2024 Senator Shaheen Refrains From Endorsing Biden's Presidential Candidacy Senator Jeanne Shaheen's nuanced evaluation of President Biden's candidacy, focusing on his foreign policy expertise and contrasting it with Trump's approach.