Senate passes $8.3 billion package to fight the coronavirus
The House passed the package 415 to 2 in a vote on Wednesday, and the bill now heads to the president's desk.
United States Senate
McConnell slams Schumer's comments on Supreme Court justices
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer appeared to make threatening remarks towards Supreme Court justices Wednesday.
Jeff Sessions likely headed to a runoff in Alabama Senate race
Sessions will likely face former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville in a runoff election
Top GOP senator seeks subpoena for witness related to probe into Ukraine and Biden
Senator Ron Johnson, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, told members that he intends to schedule a vote to approve a subpoena for documents related to its investigation into Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company.
Trump's pick to lead intelligence community defends background
Ratcliffe was withdrawn from consideration as DNI last summer due to bipartisan concerns about his resume.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe to be intel director
The president announced the appointment by tweet. This is the second time that he has selected Ratcliffe for the job.
House approves bill to make lynching a federal crime
The bill is named for Emmett Till, a black teenager brutally murdered in a racist attack in 1955.
Top Senate Democrat asks Justice Department to investigate Richard Grenell's consulting work
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is requesting an investigation into Grenell's work on behalf of a Moldovan politician and foundation backed by the Hungarian government and whether he violated federal law.
Doug Collins won't accept DNI nomination if asked by Trump
Collins is challenging Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler in a primary and said that he would decline the nomination if asked.
Kennedy defends Barr's intervention in Roger Stone case
"He's mature. He's serious. He exercises power fairly and intelligently. He's cursed with a rational mind and he's tough as a boot," Kennedy said on "Face the Nation."
Senate approves resolution to block military action in Iran
The vote passed 55 to 45, with eight Republicans joining all Democrats to vote in favor of the resolution.
Senate Democrats dodge questions on primary after Sanders victory
Most Democrats said it's still early in the primary process.
Brad Pitt uses Oscars speech to jab Senate over John Bolton
"They told me I only had 45 seconds up here, which is 45 seconds more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week," Pitt said.
Graham says new DOJ "process" will let Giuliani provide info on the Bidens
"If Rudy Giuliani has any information coming out of the Ukraine, he needs to turn it over to the Department of Justice because it could be Russian propaganda," Graham said.
Romney's vote surprised Trump impeachment team
The Utah senator was the only Republican to break with his party and vote to convict Mr. Trump, on one of the two articles of impeachment.
Senate acquits Trump on impeachment charges, rejecting calls for removal
The Senate found President Trump not guilty on two articles of impeachment for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Susan Collins explains her vote to acquit Trump
Collins spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell Tuesday, before a speech on the Senate floor.
Impeachment trial: Senators explain votes ahead of final verdict
Senators had 10 minutes each to speak and explain their decision on whether to remove Mr. Trump from office on two articles of impeachment.
Impeachment trial: Democrats make last-ditch plea for convicting Trump
"Every single vote — even a single vote, by a single member — can change the course of history," Schiff said.
Senate rejects witnesses in impeachment trial, paving way for Trump acquittal
The Senate is set to hold the final vote on the two articles of impeachment on Wednesday.
Impeachment trial: First day of Q&A session concludes
The Q&A phase comes as Republican senators search for votes to block new witnesses.
Dershowitz: Trump can't be impeached for quid pro quo to win reelection
"If a president does something which he believes will help him get elected in the public interest, that cannot be the kind of quid pro quo that results in impeachment."
Republican Congressman Doug Collins announces Senate run
GOP Congressman Doug Collins announced he would run for the Senate in Georgia, setting up a showdown with Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler.
Republicans don't have votes yet to block impeachment witnesses
The trial will now enter a question-and-answer phase over the next two days.
Impeachment trial: Trump team presents defense amid Bolton revelations
Alan Dershowitz addressed new claims from former national security adviser John Bolton, saying that even if they are true, the president's actions still don't rise to the level of an impeachable offense.
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.