U.S. Senate

• U.S. Senate passes non-binding vote against Trump’s tariffs on Canada

  The Senate this week has passed resolutions against Trump's global "reciprocal" tariffs as well as tariffs on Brazil, with at least four Republicans joining Democrats each time.

  Economy

  Oct 30
  
• Senators prep for a weekend of work to meet Trump’s deadline for passing his tax and spending cuts

  Not all GOP lawmakers are on board with proposals to reduce spending on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs to help extend some $3.8 trillion in Trump tax breaks.

  World

  Jun 28
  
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• 4 Republicans back U.S. Senate measure to end Trump’s tariffs on Canada

  The Senate passed a measure seeking to end the emergency declaration Trump used to justify tariffs on Canada linked to fentanyl, but the resolution will likely remain symbolic.

  U.S. News

  Apr 2
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• How Trump may bypass U.S. Senate to appoint controversial cabinet picks

  Trump is considering a tool known as recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for even some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.

  U.S. News

  Nov 14, 2024
• Republicans choose new Senate leader to succeed Mitch McConnell

  Sen. John Thune is in his fourth Senate term and has promised to work closely with Trump, despite differences the two have had over the years.

  U.S. News

  Nov 13, 2024
• U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez resigns following corruption conviction

  Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will appoint a replacement for Menendez, who has represented New Jersey in the Senate since 2006.

  Crime

  Jul 23, 2024
• U.S. senator faces new obstruction of justice charges in rewritten indictment

  The obstruction of justice charges were in a rewritten indictment returned against Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez in Manhattan federal court.

  Crime

  Mar 5, 2024
• Mitch McConnell expected to step down as Senate Republican leader this year

  U.S. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate.

  U.S. News

  Feb 28, 2024
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• U.S. Senate Republicans vote to reject bipartisan border deal they asked for

  The bipartisan group of senators who negotiated the deal said the vote was a missed opportunity to try and address one of the most intractable issues in American politics.

  U.S. News

  Feb 7, 2024
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• Boeing CEO to meet with U.S. senators amid 737 MAX 9 fallout

  Dave Calhoun scheduled to meet with Senators Ted Cruz, a Republican, and Mark Warner, a Democrat, among others following the mid-air blowout

  U.S. News

  Jan 23, 2024