David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior Secretary
Democrats have called for Bernhardt to be investigated for his previous conduct as an oil and agribusiness lobbyist
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Jury rejects Harry Reid's lawsuit against fitness band maker
The jury declared that Reid never proved the first of 10 questions they were asked to decide
Elizabeth Warren calls for ending the Senate filibuster
Filibusters are often used by the minority party in the Senate to slow down passage of the majority party's priorities
Senate votes to change its own rules and slash debate time for some nominees
The resolution would have dramatically sped up the confirmation process for judicial and executive branch nominees
Ben Ray Luján announces Senate campaign for Tom Udall's seat
Luján, 46, has served as the representative for New Mexico's third district since 2008
McConnell sets vote to shorten debate on judicial nominations
McConnell said he's making the move in response to "unprecedented obstruction" by Democrats on judicial nominations
Congress seeks answers on Boeing 737 Max 8
The U.S. Senate held two hearings to review FAA oversight and safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8
Joe Biden says he regrets handling of Anita Hill hearing
Joe Biden chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991 when Hill came forward accusing Thomas of sexually harassing
FAA on "mandatory" Boeing 737 safety features
At a Senate hearing on oversight and safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, Senator Ed Markey, D-Mass., asked FAA Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell what he thought about Boeing charging airlines extra for certain additional safety features, and whether they should be mandatory.
Senate fails to pass vote on "Green New Deal" resolution
The resolution includes plans to remove carbon the nation's economy, reduce greenhouse gases and provide universal health care among other initiatives
Graham sees "common ground" on gun laws
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham spoke during a hearing on "red flag" laws that would restrict gun access for people considered dangerous or at risk from mental health issues.
Man accused of threatening to kidnap senator to change plea
James Dean Blevins had previously pleaded not guilty to charges of retaliation by threats against an official identified only as "United States Senator J.F.
Trump misleadingly claims he approved McCain's funeral
President Trump complained in a speech Wednesday that no one thanked him for John McCain's funeral
Iowa's Ernst says farmers could "turn quickly" against Trump
Sen. Joni Ernst spoke about trade, her relationship with the president and friendships across the aisle
Trump issues first-ever veto over national emergency rejection
Twelve Republicans voted against the president's decision for a 59-41 vote Thursday
Senate rejects Trump's national emergency declaration
Trump signaled that he would use his veto power should the Senate vote to support resolution of disapproval
Former Indiana Sen. Birch Bayh dead at 91
Former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, who championed the federal law known as Title IX banning discrimination against women in college admissions and sports, has died. He was 91.
Senate votes to end American aid to Saudi war in Yemen
The Senate voted to end the war in December, but the bill was unable to pass the the-Republican controlled house
Schumer says GOP will buck Trump on immigration if they feel "heat"
"Even the handful of Republicans who are pro-immigration, or not as anti-immigration, will not buck McConnell or Trump unless they feel the heat," Schumer told reporters
Gillibrand defends handling of sexual harassment allegations
"These are challenges that affect all of our nation's workplaces, including mine," Gillibrand said of claims of sexual harassment
Sen. McSally on reporting military rape: "The system victimized me again"
Martha McSally revealed before the Senate Armed Services Committee this week she had been raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force
Top Democrats urge Trump to back protections for Venezuelans
The legislation would allow Venezuelans living in the U.S. who have fled the country's collapsing economy to qualify for TPS protections
Martha McSally: Sexual abuse in military is a national security threat
The Arizona Republican revealed Wednesday she had been raped by a superior officer while serving in the Air Force
Teen testifies he defied mom to get vaccinated
Ethan Lindenberger, an 18-year-old whose mother opposes vaccines, testified before a Senate committee about how he decided to get vaccinated and what he learned about the importance of immunizing against infectious diseases like measles. Watch his opening remarks.
Kirsten Gillibrand says she's the "best candidate" to take on Trump
"I am the best candidate to run against President Trump because I can bring this country back together," said Gillibrand
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.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza after reported attacks against IDF troops
Health officials in Gaza reported at least 14 people killed and another 45 wounded, including children.
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.