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Somebody Needs to Do Something: GOP Senators Split as Tuberville Demands McConnell Answers
The Alabama Republican joins calls for transparency about the Kentucky senator's health while Louisiana's Kennedy urges colleagues to respect McConnell's privacy.
Dem Senate Hopeful's Pink-Gloved 2020 House Floor Moment Resurfaces After Viral Campaign Pep Talk Sparks Mockery
Rep. Haley Stevens, facing challenger Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate primary three weeks away, has seen two awkward public speaking episodes recirculate online.
Lawmakers Grill National Intelligence Director Nominee at Confirmation Hearing
Senate Intelligence Committee members questioned the nominee on priorities, independence from political pressure, and plans for intelligence community reform.
Democrats Build Massive Cash Advantages in Key Senate Races, Outpacing Republicans in Multiple Battleground States
Candidates like Jon Ossoff and James Talarico have amassed war chests worth tens of millions, though Republicans point to party committee advantages heading into the fall.
Senate Set To Consider Todd Blanche's AG Nomination After Federal Judge Questions His Fitness to Practice Law
Judge Kathleen Williams referred Blanche to New York State disciplinary officials, including for potential disbarment, just two days before the Senate confirmation hearing.
Senate Democrats Boycott Committee Hearing on Fraud as Republicans Press Witnesses
All Democratic members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee except Ranking Member Gary Peters were absent from Wednesday's hearing, prompting Republican criticism that Democrats are avoiding scrutiny of alleged fraud cases in Minnesota and California.
On the Road With Speaker Johnson and His 1,477 Unread Texts
House Republican leadership communications practices come under scrutiny as records show significant volume of unopened messages during recent legislative session.
Jack Smith Thrust Back Into Spotlight at Blanche Hearing Over Exposed Senators' Messages
Sen. Kennedy pressed Acting AG nominee on how Smith's team obtained text messages from 44 lawmakers during Trump election probe, with DOJ confirming investigation.
AOC Offers Rare Praise to Late Sen. Graham for Backing AI Porn Bill Now Stalled in House
The DEFIANCE Act, which passed the Senate unanimously in January with bipartisan support, would allow victims of nonconsensual AI-generated deepfake pornography to seek up to $250,000 in damages.
House Democrat Calls on Party to Embrace 'Socialist' Label, Citing Environmental Regulation
Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin said Democrats should stop being 'shy' about the term, while other prominent Democrats have publicly opposed socialist ideology within the party.