U.S. Senate
The latest on the U.S. Senate. Established by Article One of the United States Constitution, the United States Senate represents the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress. Made up of 100 senators, two elected from each state to a six year term. The vice president of the United States serves as the president of the Senate.
Donald Trump comes to Gaetz's defense, says ethics report "very unfair"
According to the Ethics Committee report there is "substantial evidence" that Gaetz used prostitutes and illegal drugs.
Matt Gaetz ethics report: What's next for former lawmaker
A House Ethics Committee report alleged on Monday that there is "substantial evidence" of Gaetz committing statutory rape.
Who could replace Marco Rubio? Lara Trump removes name from consideration
Lara Trump withdrew her name from consideration Saturday to replace Senator Rubio in the U.S. Senate, leaving Florida Governor Ron DeSantis back to square one.
Fetterman reveals what Kash Patel told him about going after Trump enemies
The Democratic senator said on Sunday that he disputes the notion that President-elect Trump and his supporters are fascists.
Joe Manchin warns Democratic Party brand is "toxic"
The ex-West Virginia governor said he was a lifelong Democrat because the party once prioritized issues like "good jobs and good pay."
Leading Republican predicts Tulsi Gabbard's nomination will fail
Republicans have thus-far remained quiet about Tulsi Gabbard and her chances to succeed in her bid to take over as director of national intelligence.
Senators baffled as Trump, Musk throw last-minute wrench into spending plan
Democratic and Republican senators were stunned when Trump and Musk tanked a bipartisan agreement to avoid a government shutdown.
Bill to allow local law enforcement tracking of drones blocked in senate
A proposed bill would grant federal agencies enhanced authority to address drone activity.
Josh Hawley confronts NCAA president over trans athletes playing sports
Josh Hawley got into a fiery exchange with NCAA President Charlie Baker over transgender athletes participating college sports.
Donald Trump is "smarter" than all his critics—Former Obama adviser
Van Jones said the president-elect "is not an idiot," crediting his success, in part, to his "massive media ecosystem."
Donald Trump making America "felonious again"—Former prosecutor
Glenn Kirschner on Friday outlined several of the president-elect's Cabinet picks and their various legal troubles.
Lindsey Graham "misguided" in his Pete Hegseth defense: Legal analyst
Following his nomination to become defense secretary, Hegseth has faced scrutiny over allegations that involve excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.
Pete Hegseth "biggest casualty" in Trump, DOJ agreement: Legal analyst
Trump's transition team signed a Justice Department agreement that could force an FBI background check on Hegseth.
Allegations against Pete Hegseth are "disturbing": Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham said Pete Hegseth faces a "difficult" road ahead to getting confirmed as Trump's Secretary of Defense.
Trump ally issues new warning to senators after Kash Patel nomination
Conservative lawyer Mike Davis warned that Senate Republicans who oppose Patel would face a "living hell."
Mary Trump urges Democrats to "fight back" against GOP's total control
Donald Trump's estranged niece rallies Democratic resistance after his presidential victory and the GOP's congressional sweep.
Donald Trump just got "loud and clear" message from Senate GOP—attorney
Former congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew as Trump's attorney general pick following resistance from some GOP senators.
How Trump could skirt Congress to get his Cabinet picks through
Donald Trump has openly discussed using recess appointments to push through controversial Cabinet nominees. But it's more complicated than it sounds.
Donald Trump gives Republicans an order over press freedom bill
Trump issued a directive to Republicans on Truth Social telling them to tank a bipartisan bill to protect press freedom.
Social Security Fairness Act petition passes 10,000 signatures
There is a limited amount of time for lawmakers to pass the bill.
Republicans feud over Senate no-shows as Biden gets "leftist" judge through
With two months to go until Donald Trump becomes president, Democrats are attempting to confirm as many of Biden's judicial appointments as possible.
The Supreme Court Could Strike Down Trump Recess Appointments | Opinion
The Supreme Court could easily strike down President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks if he tries to kneecap the Senate confirmation process with recess appointments.
Gaetz is a "sacrificial lamb" to confirm Gabbard: Ex-Biden admin official
President-elect Donald Trump controversially nominated both Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard to his Cabinet last week.
Republican senator didn't even realize Matt Gaetz was an attorney
"I just never did the dig to find out his actual degree," Markwayne Mullin said on Sunday about his former colleague.
Democrats need supermajority mentality—former Fetterman chief of staff
A former Democratic Senate staffer has blasted the way the party has operated and argued for the best path forward after Donald Trump's victory.
Donald Trump likely to pull Matt Gaetz nomination, ex-prosecutor predicts
Glenn Kirschner predicted on Thursday that Trump is likely to pull Gaetz's nomination for U.S. attorney general following backlash.
Mike Johnson comes to Matt Gaetz's rescue
The House speaker said he will "strongly request" that a House Ethics Committee report on the AG nominee remain unreleased.
John Fetterman first senate Democrat to support Marco Rubio's confirmation
Expected to be President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has served as a U.S. Senator since 2011.
Tom Cotton to chair Senate Intelligence Committee under Trump: report
The former Army infantry officer has been linked with the role, overseeing national intelligence matters in the Senate.
Has Kari Lake conceded yet? What she's said after Arizona election results
Multiple newspapers and organizations have called the election for Arizona's Democratic nominee for Senate, Ruben Gallego.
