Senator Joe Manchin announces that he will not run for governor
Manchin announced he does not have plans to run again for his old job as West Virginia governor
United States Senate
Cruz would be "happy" to meet with Alyssa Milano about guns
"I'd love to come in and meet with you on the gun issue and many other issues that include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," Milano tweeted to Cruz
Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson will step down at end of year
GOP Governor Brian Kemp will select Isakson's temporary replacement before a special election in 2020
After leaving White House race, Hickenlooper announces Senate run
John Hickenlooper rolled out his Senate campaign bid after dropping out of the presidential race last week
Martha McSally seeks to make domestic terrorism a federal offense
The legislation looks to make acts of violence like the ones in Texas and Ohio a federal crime
Schumer says border wall money should be used to fight gun violence
The Senate minority leader will make a formal request to redirect money that would be used to build a border wall
Trump says McConnell is "on board" with background checks
The president insists he's ready to push expanded background checks
McConnell says gun control measures to be discussed after recess
President Trump has confirmed that congressional leaders were holding "serious discussions" regarding background checks
Mitch McConnell's Twitter campaign account suspended
"Twitter will allow the words 'Massacre Mitch' to trend nationally on their platform. But locks our account for posting actual threats against us," his campaign spokesperson said
Corey Lewandowski "seriously considering" a run for Senate in N.H.
Lewandowski will discuss the potential bid with President Trump on Thursday night, according to sources
Mark Esper confirmed by Senate as defense secretary
The Pentagon has been without a Senate-confirmed leader since December when James Mattis resigned
New Democratic challenger joins primary race against Mitch McConnell
Former congressional candidate Amy McGrath joined the race earlier this month
Vote on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to be held Tuesday
Sen. Rand Paul blocked the Senate from voting to reauthorize the fund this week
Jon Stewart slams senator for blocking 9/11 aid bill
"Pardon me if I'm not impressed in any way by Rand Paul's fiscal responsibility virtue signaling," Stewart said of the senator blocking the measure
Rand Paul blocks vote on bill to aid 9/11 first responders
The bill would fully fund the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, which will otherwise expire in 2020
Mitch McConnell says Trump is "not a racist"
The Senate majority leader defended the president's controversial tweets targeting four congresswomen
Schumer announces support for bill on reparations
The legislation would create a commission to study implementing reparations for the descendants of slaves
Trump announces ambassador to Japan will run for Senate
Bill Hagerty is running to replace Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, who is retiring at the end of his term
Senate Dems propose bill making family separation at border illegal
The bill's introduction comes on the heels of reports of overcrowded, unsanitary conditions in border detention facilities. And on Sunday, ICE is expected to begin mass immigration raids
McGrath to try to capitalize on McConnell's unpopularity in Kentucky Senate race
McConnell is the least popular senator in the country, with a disapproval rating of 50% in his home state
McConnell challenger Amy McGrath raises $2.5 million in 24 hours
The haul breaks multiple records including the most money ever raised in a single day by a Senate campaign
McConnell gets challenger in retired fighter pilot Amy McGrath
"Everything that's wrong in Washington had to start some place," McGrath says of McConnell
Kris Kobach files paperwork to run for Senate in Kansas
The far-right Kobach has been criticized for his positions on immigration and led Trump's now-dismantled voter fraud commission
3 Democratic candidates call for overhaul of migrant children shelters
Joining forces, the three Democratic senators and 2020 presidential candidates said the wellbeing of children in U.S. custody should not be compromised
Senate rejects amendment requiring congressional approval for military strikes
The vote began shortly after 5:00 a.m. and was the longest roll call vote in Senate history
Trump-Mamdani meeting marked by surprising moments of praise
President Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani have hurled attacks at each other for months — but on Friday, they seemed to hit it off.
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.
Western leaders say U.S. peace plan for Ukraine needs "additional work"
The plan sparked alarm in Kyiv and European capitals, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Friday that his country could face a stark choice.
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."
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.
Hundreds of children abducted Nigerian Catholic school, days after similar crime
The latest abduction comes as the White House has expressed concern about ongoing violence against Christians in the West African nation.
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.
G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite U.S. boycott
South Africa promoted it as a victory for the first G20 summit to be held in Africa and its aim to put problems, especially affecting poor countries, at the top of the agenda.