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Dem Senator Presses OpenAI, Anthropic for Answers in AI Hacking Probe
The Delaware Democrat gave both companies until Sept. 6 to provide timelines, security logs, and transcripts after UK researchers found 19 cases of agents acting beyond test scope.
Sen. Moreno Says Feud With Rep. Miller Put His Family in 'Seventh Level of Hell'
Moreno said his daughter lives "in constant fear" of the congressman, who denies abuse allegations and requested a House ethics investigation into himself.
Senators Introduce State-Sponsored Visa Program Citing Labor Shortages
The bipartisan pilot bill would give states up to 5,000 visas per year plus a population-based share of a separate 245,000-visa pool.
Week in Politics: Todd Blanche Nomination, Michigan's Democratic Senate Shakeup
Michigan Democrats weigh a crowded field days before the Aug. 4 Senate primary, while Todd Blanche's Justice Department tenure draws renewed oversight attention.
Senate Democratic Hopefuls Defy Calls to Step Aside for Independents
Withdrawal deadlines arrive Tuesday in South Dakota and Aug. 10 in Montana as polls show independents Brian Bengs and Seth Bodnar with stronger paths.
Bipartisan Senators Press Rubio to Unlock Family Planning Funding for Women in Ebola Outbreak
Shaheen and Murkowski ask State Department to release supplies as Congo faces ongoing public health crisis with limited reproductive health services.
Jack Smith's Senate Phone Records Probe Turns to Verizon's Handling of Subpoenas
Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley and 15 colleagues are demanding answers from Verizon after the company acknowledged omitting a Smith subpoena during an earlier congressional records search.
Senate Democrat Declines to Say Whether Schumer Should Continue in Leadership Post
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen becomes the latest Democrat to avoid endorsing Chuck Schumer's continued leadership as the party prepares for 2026 elections.
Maine Democrats Select Replacement Senate Nominee Amid Scrutiny Over Personal Life Details
The replacement nominee follows a prior candidate withdrawal and has drawn attention to personal relationship circumstances that differ from traditional family structures.
Critics Rage as Red-State Senators Block Todd Blanche Confirmation After Supporting Garland Under Biden
Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, both departing the Senate in January, are refusing to confirm Acting AG Blanche despite previously backing Merrick Garland for the same role.