'Their plan is to literally kill people': Senate Democrats reveal new details about intel warnings ahead of January 6 attack
The January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was "essentially planned in plain sight on social media" and yet the FBI and Department of Homeland Security appeared to have "completely dropped the ball," a Senate committee concluded in the latest highly critical assessment of the security failures.
2023-06-27 17:20
Australian Senate paves way for landmark referendum on Indigenous voice in constitution
By Praveen Menon SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's Senate passed legislation on Monday that paves the way for the country to hold
2023-06-19 11:58
LA mayor says Newsom should appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to Senate in case of vacancy
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom should "absolutely" appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to the Senate should Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat become vacant before the end of her term.
2023-06-19 00:26
First Muslim woman confirmed as federal judge
Nusrat Choudhury was confirmed Thursday as a federal judge by the US Senate, making history as the first Muslim woman and the first Bangladeshi American to join the federal judicial bench.
2023-06-16 09:22
Scrutiny of PGA Tour's Saudi deal intensifies as Senate Finance Committee launches investigation
The backlash to the proposed merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf intensified as Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, opened an investigation into the deal on Thursday.
2023-06-16 02:54
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher won't run for Senate in major blow to Republicans
Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, whom national Republicans had tried to recruit, announced Friday he will seek reelection in the House instead.
2023-06-09 23:55
GOP senators pledge to push ahead with Ukraine supplemental funding, despite McCarthy comments
Senate Republicans say they'll keep pushing for more funding for Ukraine and defense even in the wake of Kevin McCarthy's comments that additional funding would face long odds in the GOP-controlled House, potentially setting off a clash between the House Speaker and Senate Minority Leader McConnell.
2023-06-07 06:58
Lawyer for billionaire linked to US Justice Thomas offers to meet Senate staff
WASHINGTON A lawyer for Texas billionaire Harlan Crow has offered to meet with Senate Judiciary Committee staff to
2023-06-06 22:56
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said Sunday that he is "seriously considering" a bid for Senate and expects to announce a decision before July 4.
2023-06-04 22:17
Fed Chair Powell to testify at US Senate June 22
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will testify at the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on June 22 at 10
2023-06-03 02:47
How every senator voted on the debt ceiling bill
The Senate voted late Thursday on a bill to suspend the country's debt limit through January 1, 2025 following weeks of contentious negotiations on the legislative deal between the White House and Republicans.
2023-06-03 00:24
Senate passes bill to block Biden's student loan forgiveness program
Both the Senate and the House have now passed a bill to block President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program, which promises to cancel up to $20,000 of debt for millions of borrowers but has been held up by courts.
2023-06-02 02:45