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Remember the names of the 19 senators who voted to block arms for Israel
On Wednesday, the Senate held a vote on three resolutions aimed at isolating Israel and kneecapping its defense — and 17 Democrats and two Independents voted for them.
Sen. Joni Ernst to helm Senate DOGE Caucus, huddles with Ramaswamy to slash government
She's about to become the top watchdoge in the Senate.
Senate Dems in race to push through radical judges after 'handshake agreement' to give Trump circuit slots
Democrats will let President-elect Donald Trump nominate four appeals court judges once he takes office — after ramming through as many as 25 of their own picks before the end...
Jewish groups laud Senate’s rejection of Bernie Sanders’s bid to block Israel aid
Jewish groups applauded the Senate’s decision on Wednesday night to reject a bid by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to block weapon sales to Israel.
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey finally concedes Pa. race to GOP's Dave McCormick, weeks after it was called
Bob Casey finally conceded, weeks after the election.
Don't trash the Constitution to let Trump get his cabinet picks
Donald Trump has the right to pick anyone he likes for his Cabinet — but the Senate has the duty to vote down irresponsible and ridiculous nominees. It’s why advice...
Trump crushes House-passed press shield bill after Biden didn't take stance for nearly a year
President-elect Donald Trump effectively killed a House-passed bipartisan press shield bill, posting on Truth Social Wednesday a video clip that argued it could benefit his critics once he returns to...
Here's what's next for Matt Gaetz after his withdrawal from AG run, resignation from Congress
The ex-congressman still could have several career pathways to choose from going forward.
Will Trump give out another stimulus check in second term?
The 45th president authorized two giveaways during the COVID-19 pandemic in his final year in office.
Dems rip Mayorkas, FBI boss for skipping annual hearing on threats facing US: 'Shocking departure' from tradition
Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Gary Peters lashed out at the two Biden administration officials for refusing to appear for a worldwide threats hearing.
Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel – but it receives support from 19 senators
Sanders, 83, had sought to block a $20 billion arms deal sending US military tank rounds, mortar rounds and joint direct attack munitions (JDAMS) to the Jewish State over what...
Senate Majority Leader-elect blasts Dems for lack of Israel support
John Thune criticized what he described as Democrats’ difficulties in supporting Israel and added that “reinforcements are on the way” as Republicans prepare to reclaim the majority.
AG pick Matt Gaetz back on Capitol Hill to schmooze senators with VP-elect JD Vance
The House ethics committee was due to vote later Wednesday on releasing a report into its investigation of Gaetz.
Don’t break Senate confirmations, EU may need Trump’s ‘tough love’ and other commentary
Donald Trump’s “demand that the Senate go into recess to allow his top appointees to take office without a confirmation vote would be a complete abdication of the chamber’s constitutional...
Senate Republicans feel the heat over Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general
Key Republican senators are feeling the heat about President-elect Donald Trump's selection of former firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as US attorney general.
How Republican Dave McCormick’s Senate campaign ended Pennsylvania's Casey dynasty
Dave McCormick has become the Keystone’s State newest senator-elect by defeating three-term incumbent Bob Casey, clearly having learned from his crushing 2022 primary defeat to Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Pennsylvania's top court strikes down Dem bid to count illegal ballots as Sen. Bob Casey refuses to concede
In an unsigned 4-3 opinion, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ordered local election boards to comply with earlier rulings by discounting undated mail-in and absentee ballots.
Ron DeSantis says Marco Rubio replacement senator must have 'proven record of results' as MAGA pushes for Lara Trump appointment
Under Florida law, DeSantis will pick Rubio's replacement to fill the seat until a special election can be held in 2026.
Trump should absolutely bust Beltway 'norms' — but not constitutional ones
President-elect Donald Trump is looking at blowing through a host of “norms” in his second term, per the talk out of MAGA-world, to which we say “yay — but.”
New candidate emerges in crowded field as possible replacement for Vance's Ohio Senate seat
Gov. Mike DeWine is considering an Ohio attorney and Trump surrogate to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance’s Senate seat once he vacates the position and moves on to the White House.