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Katie Porter Calls Senate Seat Primary Election ‘Rigged by Billionaires’
Her comment received backlash from both Democrats and Republicans for its resemblance to language previously used by former President Donald Trump.
NY GOP Nominates Ex-NYPD Detective to Challenge US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Defeated candidate Josh Eisen is vowing to collect signatures to primary GOP nominee Mike Sapraicone in June.
26 Lawmakers Will Not Be Seeking Reelection in 2024—Here’s the List
Nineteen lawmakers are members of the House of Representatives and seven are currently in the Senate.
Democrats Bring Resolution to Bypass Tuberville’s Holds on Military Nominations
Senate Democrats are advancing a resolution in an effort to break through a hold Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has placed on confirmation votes for military no
Senate Confirms 3 Top Military Officials Amid Standoff Over Military Abortion Policy
With customary en masse Senate confirmation of military nominees blocked, Senate Democrats have bristled at the prospect of confirming them individually.
Senate Passes Kennedy’s Amendment Protecting Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights
Mr. Kennedy struck a deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to secure the amendment’s passage.
Senate Confirms FAA Nominee Whitaker After Lengthy Vacancy
Mr. Whitaker received bipartisan support.
Sen. Blackburn, Democrat ‘Tennessee Three’ Challenger Rake in Millions in Early 2024 Fundraising
Tennessee Senate race 2024: Dem Gloria Johnson raises $1.3M in Q1, emphasizes grassroots, while Sen. Blackburn reports $2.7M in Q3, touting conservative values.
Senate Progress on Spending Bills Slows Amid GOP Objections
Republicans called the move to combine the bills a manipulation tactic.
Senate Takes Up First Spending Bills in Race to Avoid Shutdown
A package of three appropriations bills cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as the possibility of a government shutdown loomed on the horizon.
