Schumer, Mnuchin hold talks over interim coronavirus legislation
Senate Democrats blocked legislation expanding a small business loans program Thursday, arguing it was insufficient.
United States Senate
Members of Congress connect with constituents while working from home
Like many Americans, lawmakers are now relying on their phones and video conferences to tele-work.
Senators demand more information from Trump on ousting of intel community inspector general
It is "our responsibility to confirm that there are clear, substantial reasons for removal," bipartisan senators wrote in a letter to Trump.
Senate Democrats block $250 billion expansion of small business loans
Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments.
Senator to dump her stocks after coronavirus sales uproar
Lawmaker denies wrongdoing in trades she and her husband, who heads New York Stock Exchange, made before market crash.
Massachusetts Democrats cancel state convention, endorse Markey for Senate
The party also agreed that Joe Kennedy III would reach the 15% threshold necessary to appear on the ballot.
U.S. Capitol closed to public through April
The Capitol and surrounding office buildings will remain off limits to the public until May 1.
Tom Coburn, former Republican senator and Oklahoma physician, has died
Coburn earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick during his tenure in the Senate
Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
The sweeping measure provides help for workers and businesses and for a health care system pushed to the brink by the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate standoff threatens to delay coronavirus stimulus bill
The $2 trillion legislation is the largest stimulus package in American history.
Senate appears close to deal on massive coronavirus bill
Democrats argue that the bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell does more to protect corporations than workers.
Senate again fails to advance coronavirus bill as deal remains elusive
A second attempt to move forward with the massive spending deal failed as Democrats demanded changes to the Republican bill.
Senate fails to move forward with coronavirus stimulus bill
The absence of several senators who are self-quarantining due to the coronavirus sidelined several Republicans who were unable to vote.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband has coronavirus
The former presidential candidate disclosed her husband's infection in a post on Medium.
Rand Paul becomes first senator to test positive for coronavirus
Paul's office said Sunday the senator is "feeling fine and is in quarantine."
Senate adjourns before voting on coronavirus stimulus package
The final legislation is expected to cost upwards of $1 trillion.
Senate GOP's coronavirus bill includes checks up to $1,200
The "phase three" bill unveiled by Senate Republicans includes direct payments of $1,200 for most individuals taxpayers.
Remote voting gains traction in Senate after House coronavirus diagnoses
Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Rob Portman of Ohio introduced a resolution to change Senate rules and allow for remote voting during a national crisis.
First coronavirus diagnosis among member of Congress sends lawmakers into quarantine
Nearly a dozen lawmakers have decided to self-quarantine after learning Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican from Florida, and Ben McAdams, a Democrat from Utah, tested positive for the coronavirus.
Trump signs coronavirus bill ensuring paid leave and free testing
The measure was passed by the Senate Wednesday after getting the green light in the House last week.
White House, Senate focus on $1 trillion coronavirus aid package
"We're not leaving town until we have constructed and passed another bill," McConnell said.
Coronavirus bill still leaves millions with no paid sick leave
More than 60 million workers wouldn't be eligible, while help could prove too little, too late for many small businesses.
Romney proposes giving $1,000 to every U.S. adult to stem coronavirus impact
Romney said it would help ensure families and workers can meet short-term financial obligations and boost spending.
Top Senate Republican delays subpoena vote in Ukraine probe
Chairman Ron Johnson informed committee members of the decision to delay the vote to subpoena Andrii Telizhenko, a former Ukrainian diploma.
Romney will vote in favor of a subpoena as part of the Burisma probe
A spokesperson for Romney said he was satisfied that the investigation into Burisma would not become a "public spectacle."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced Friday she will resign from Congress early next year.
Trump praises Mamdani after White House meeting: "I want him to do a great job"
President Trump and incoming New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said they looked forward to working together in a remarkable scene at the White House.
Comey seeks to dismiss charges over alleged "fundamental errors" before grand jury
Comey's lawyers said in a filing that errors in the grand jury process "reflect the reckless and ill-conceived nature of this prosecution."
Zelenskyy talks with allies on peace plan as Trump sets Thanksgiving deadline
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. peace plan forces Ukraine to choose between losing "dignity" or "a key partner."
Democratic senator clashes with Ric Grenell over Kennedy Center operations
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Kennedy Center president Ric Grenell are clashing over the Kennedy Center's spending and operations.
Supreme Court halts ruling that tossed out Texas' House maps — for now
Texas asked the Supreme Court on Friday to halt a court order that threw out the state's redrawn House maps in time for next month's candidate filing deadline — arguing the new maps were driven by politics, not race.
Watch: Trump says he and Mamdani "agree on a lot more than I would have thought"
In a surprising shift of tone, the two were positive and often complimentary, with President Trump saying NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani "can do some things that I think are gonna be really great."
Stepbrother eyed in teen's cruise ship death may be called to testify, attorney says
A 16-year-old who is being eyed for possible involvement in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship may be called to testify in person about the incident, an attorney said.
Trump says he is ending deportation protections for Somalis in Minnesota
President Trump on Friday said he is ending deportation protections for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.