Tag: Senate

US senators call on big oil to disclose suspected lobbying over Trump plan to axe key climate rule

In the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement that it will overturn the rule which underpins virtually all…

Missouri GOP senator slams party leaders for forcing vote on bills without allowing debate

Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, on the first day of the 2024 legislative session (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).The Missouri Senate…

Trump Wants to Boot Out Massie. Could This Senate Candidate Be the Answer?

If President Donald Trump’s top political priority next year is Republicans retaining control of Congress, his second-highest goal…

Government shutdown draws near as Democrats push for healthcare funding

The US government is drawing nearer to a potential shutdown after Donald Trump told Republicans on Friday “don’t…

Ousted CDC director Susan Monarez to testify at Senate committee hearing

The Senate committee that oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a hearing next week…

Gallego’s battleground tour fuels 2028 speculation

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is hitting a number of early-voting and swing states to pitch voters on how…

Texas lawmakers pass camp safety bills following flooding

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The push to save lives following the deadly flooding in Central Texas was a priority…

Sherrod Brown launches Senate comeback bid in Ohio for 2026

Washington — Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown announced a bid to once again represent Ohio in the Senate…

Sherrod Brown to run for Senate

Sherrod Brown has decided to run for Senate in Ohio in 2026, according to two people familiar with…

Barry Moore announces run for Senate in Alabama

Republican Rep. Barry Moore is running for Senate in Alabama next year, he announced Tuesday.“I learned growing up…

Georgia GOP worries Senate race will turn into Trump vs. Kemp proxy war

Republicans are increasingly anxious about the burgeoning Senate primary that could rupture the fragile alliance between Georgia Gov.…

Senate confirms former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia

The Senate voted on Saturday to confirm former Fox News host and prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney…