Jeffries warns GOP over 'big, beautiful' budget bill - Roll Call House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries put Republican leaders on notice that they can’t take Democratic votes for granted. Roll Call · Jan 23, 2025
‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons Trump issued pardons for 1,500 people criminally charged with the violent assault on the US Capitol to try and stop certification of 2020 presidential election results The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025
‘It’s about being bold and gutsy’: Senator Ron Wyden on change in the age of Trump The Oregon Democrat has written a book, a call for ‘chutzpah’ from those seeking political progress The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2025
Sen. Collins Undecided On Supporting Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary Senator Susan Collins carefully evaluates Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, emphasizing thorough review of hearings. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
The smallest initial Senate battleground ever? - Roll Call Just five Senate seats are rated as competitive by Inside Elections, representing perhaps the smallest initial battleground in history. Roll Call · Jan 14, 2025
How the decline of personal political brands hurts Senate Democrats - Roll Call It might be the end of personal political brands in congressional races, which could hurt Democratic chances of flipping the Senate in 2026. Roll Call · Jan 8, 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
Senators lament Elon Musk’s influence and say shutdown would have been avoided if he ‘kept his mouth shut’ ‘That’s the kind of s*** you run into when you started listening to people who aren’t elected,’ one Democratic senator tells The Independent The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins Accepts 3-Week Funding Bill Incoming Senate Appropriations Chair supports a short-term funding measure to prevent a government shutdown, emphasizing the need for prompt resolution and... Top News · Dec 20, 2024
Senate Appropriators Await House Guidance On Government Funding Plan Senate appropriators Murray and Collins discuss Senate's reliance on House for funding plan progress. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
Senate Republicans Surprised By Trump's Debt Ceiling Demand Senate leaders react to President-elect Trump's unexpected demand for a debt ceiling increase in government funding negotiations. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
Kennedy faces questions about food, vaccines in GOP meetings - Roll Call Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Donald Trump's pick to lead Health and Human Services, meets with GOP senators to win support for his nomination. Roll Call · Dec 17, 2024
Inside the FOMC: Boston Fed President Susan Collins on changing her mind, teamwork, and the alchemy behind the base rate "It's important for people to understand the role of the FOMC or monetary policy at the Federal Reserve because of the importance of price stability and maximum employment for people's everyday lives," Collins told Fortune. Fortune · Dec 15, 2024
Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny For Defense Secretary Nomination Pete Hegseth, nominee for Defense Department, faces scrutiny over allegations as he seeks Senate confirmation. Top News · Dec 12, 2024
Top News · Dec 11, 2024 Senator Collins Discusses Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Senator Collins discusses Pete Hegseth's nomination, emphasizing the need for thorough assessment before making a decision.
Roll Call · Dec 6, 2024 Trump publicly backs embattled DOD pick - Roll Call In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his pick to lead the Pentagon, who met with GOP senators this week.
Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024 Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.
Roll Call · Dec 5, 2024 At the Races: Full House - Roll Call The results of 2024 House elections are now final, with Democrats netting one seat and holding Republicans to a 220-215 majority.
Top News · Dec 5, 2024 Sen. Collins To Discuss Ukraine With Defense Secretary Nominee Senator Collins to discuss Ukraine, Navy, and allegations with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth amid scrutiny over misconduct allegations.
Top News · Dec 4, 2024 GOP Senators Question Pete Hegseth's Fitness For Defense Department Role GOP senators question Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Department leadership over misconduct allegations and controversial statements.
Top News · Dec 3, 2024 Sen. Collins Calls For Full Vetting Of Defense Secretary Pick Senator Collins pushes for thorough vetting of Pete Hegseth, while Senator Cramer remains open to confirming him despite misconduct allegations.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now? ANALYSIS: At the bare minimum, Hegseth is headed for one of the most uncomfortable and public grillings by a Senate panel in recent history, writes John Bowden
Top News · Dec 3, 2024 Republican Lawmakers Criticize Biden's Decision To Pardon Son Republican lawmakers criticize President Biden's decision to pardon his son, sparking controversy and concerns over broken promises and erosion of public t...
Roll Call · Dec 2, 2024 The man with a plan to upend government, and what it entails - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for OMB director has suggested refusing to spend all the money Congress appropriates.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024 The five Republican senators who could thwart Trump’s agenda and nominees Trump’s nominees will now need to be confirmed by the Senate, which Republicans control with a 53-seat majority