Senate

Mitt Romney announces he won't seek reelection

Utah Republican calls for "new generation of leaders" as he announces he will not run in 2024.

After second freeze up:

McConnell sidesteps questions about his health

Senate Republican leader says "August was a busy and productive month" as Congress physician indicates he didn't suffer a stroke or seizure.

McConnell 'plans to serve his full term', his office says

The clarification follows concerns over the Senate Republican Leader's help after he froze midsentence during a press conference.

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Sen. McConnell freezes during news conference

Senate Minority Leader stops talking for about 19 seconds before returning to the podium a few minutes later.

Dozens of senators urge Israel's entry into visa waiver program

65 senators urge Israel’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program by end of September.

Senate approves debt ceiling legislation

The legislation now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to sign it and avert a debt default.

Senators to propose bill to ban TikTok

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair to submit bill blocking foreign-owned technology that poses a national security threat.

Netanyahu tells Senators tighter cooperation against Iran needed

PM meets bi-partisan delegation from Abraham Accords Congressional Caucus which is visiting Israel.

Mitch McConnell blames Trump for midterm disappointment

Senate Minority Leader says Republicans had a "candidate quality issue" which led to their failure to win a Senate majority.

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaves Democratic Party

Sinema announces she will register as an independent, casting doubt on Democratic control of the Senate.

Schumer reelected as Senate Democratic leader

The election comes after Democrats secured a Senate majority.

Why only a modest Republican midterm victory?

To do better, the Republican party must upgrade the quality of its message management and the clarity and consistency of its messages.Op-ed.

GOP candidate: I want to be a 'werewolf - not vampire'

The Republican candidate for Senate and former NFL star promises to take the State of Georgia to the 'Promised Land.'

Victory for Biden

Democrats to keep control of the Senate

Catherine Cortez Masto's win in Nevada gives Democrats the 50 seats they need for an effective majority.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach:

'The man running for Senate is not Dr. Oz'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach says his longtime friend Mehmet Oz’s Senate run is ‘tragedy for the Jewish people’

Sens. call for Russia to be on state sponsors of terrorism list

Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal to introduce legislation to add Russia to list that includes Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Syria.

Ukrainian first lady:

'These are Russia's 'Hunger Games', I am asking for weapons'

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska appeals to US lawmakers to provide more help to her country as it struggles against Russian invasion.

Senate passes federal gun safety legislation

Senate approves bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades.

US envoy:

'Prospects for deal with Iran are tenuous at best'

Special Envoy Rob Malley tells lawmakers US is ready to tighten sanctions on Iran if efforts to revive the 2015 deal fail.

Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list

Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the Supreme Court’s first Black female justice.

'Freedom to worship only when there is freedom from fear'

Orthodox Union applauds passage of bipartisan Pray Safe Act establishing clearinghouse on safety and security for faith-based organizations.

Senate to confirm Biden's Supreme Court nominee

Senate to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black, female Supreme Court justice.

Unanimous:

Senate confirms Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism monitor

In unanimous vote, Deborah Lipstadt becomes first US anti-Semitism monitor to have the role of ambassador.

US Jewish org:

Permanent daylight savings time a threat to morning prayer

Senate's bill to make daylight savings time permanent would have "fundamental" impact on scheduling morning prayers.

US Senate votes to end Daylight Savings Time

US may end practice of moving clock forward in spring and back in fall, after Senate votes unanimously to end DST.

Senate condemns Putin as a war criminal

US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russian President as a war criminal.

Senate approves Iron Dome funding for Israel

US Senate approves spending package which includes defense aid for Israel. The bill will now go to Biden, who will sign it.

Senators challenge Biden on sending Polish jets to Ukraine

Bipartisan group of senators slam Biden’s hesitancy to support sending Polish MiG fighter jets to Ukraine.

Ohio Senate hopeful suspends campaign, backs Trump's candidate

Bernie Moreno has suspended his run for Senator of Ohio, pledging to back any candidate endorsed for the position by Donald Trump.

Medical experts give 'second opinion' on COVID at US Senate

Senator Ron Johnson invites group of top medical experts to give different perspective on pandemic response at US Senate.

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82

Reid served as Majority Leader from 2006 to 2014. He had been battling pancreatic cancer.

Sen. Paul again blocks Iron Dome funding

Kentucky Senator blocks vote on Iron Dome funding bill on the grounds that there is a need to find a financial source.

US Senate backs missile sale to Saudi Arabia

Senate votes 62 to 25 against resolution that would have prohibited sale of 280 advanced air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia.

Josh Mandel is running for Senate - and leading the field

Josh Mandel is running for Senate again — this time as a far-right leader who promotes ‘Judeo-Christian’ values.

Senate confirms Thomas Nides as Ambassador to Israel

Vote comes a day after Republican Senator blocked an attempt to approve Nides.

GOP Senator blocks attempt to approve Israel ambassador

Republican Senator Josh Hawley blocks attempt to approve Tom Nides after attempt to confirm him by unanimous consent.

TikTok executive: We're not sharing info with Chinese government

TikTok’s head of public policy for the Americas testifies before Senate subcommittee amid concerns over company's handling of data.

US Senate approves bill raising debt limit by $480 billion

Bill will also need to pass the House before being transferred to President Joe Biden.

Watch: Facebook whisteblower testifies before US Senate

The Senate is receiving testimony from a former Facebook employee divulging information on the social media giant's practices.

NFL great backed by Trump: 'Politicians lying to you'

NFL Hall of Famer, Herschel Walker - backed by former President Trump — announces his run for U.S. Senate.

Senator Ted Cruz blocks bill watering down US support for Israel

After significant last minute changes to legislation intended to formalize approval of Abraham Accords, Cruz drops support, blocks bill.

Watch: Senate passes bill making Juneteenth a national holiday

The US Senate voted unanimously to make Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of black slaves, a national holiday.

US Senate passes resolution condemning surge in anti-Semitism

Resolution, co-sponsored by 74 senators, also urges the US to continue combating anti-Semitism internationally.

Senate Republicans block commission to probe Capitol riots

Senators vote 54-35 on House-passed bill to form a commission to probe January 6 attack, falling short of majority needed.

Republicans seek congressional approval before Iran deal

Measure in the Senate would require Biden administration to obtain congressional approval before inking a deal with Iran.

Trump: McConnell needs to be fired

In an interview this week, Trump said that the GOP Senate Minority leader has "not done a great job" and should be "change(d)."

Bipartisan support for the No-Hate act

Senator Richard Blumenthal: "Hate crimes are so insidious because they’re intended to harm and terrorize an entire community"

Senate confirms Deb Haaland as Interior Secretary

Haaland will be the first Native American Cabinet secretary.

Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

US Senate votes to confirm attorney general nominee Merrick Garland in a 70-30 vote.

Senate committee votes to advance Garland's nomination for A-G

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Merrick Garland's nomination to serve as Biden’s attorney general.

Trump impeachment lawyer talks about 'water bottle sensation'

David Schoen, who represented Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial, says that he didn't mean to go viral, but is glad he did.

Pelosi blasts ‘cowardly Republicans’ after Trump acquitted

House Speaker blasts Senate Republicans as cowards after the acquittal of former Trump in his impeachment trial.

Senate clears Trump of impeachment charges

Senate clears former US Pres. Donald Trump of charges that he incited a mob to attack US Capitol.

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

Senate votes 56-44 to move ahead with the impeachment trial of former President.

Why did Trump's lawyer hold his head while drinking water?

Watch: Did the Jewish lawyer recite the blessing before drinking water?

US Senate votes to keep US embassy in Jerusalem

Senate votes 97-3 on amendment that sets aside funding to maintain the Jerusalem embassy.

Marjorie Greene: Lockdown causing suicide, depression

Controversial Rep. Marjorie Greene of Georgia slams "blue state bailout budget" for increased mental issues as kids sent home from school.

Two of Trump's attorneys step down days before Senate trial

Former US President parts ways with two lawyers days before start of Senate impeachment trial.

Senate blocks effort to prevent Trump’s impeachment trial

Senate voted 55-45 to block Republican effort to upend plans for Trump’s impeachment trial.