Congress passes gov't funding bill to avoid shutdown
Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Balance of power: VP-elect Kamala Harris to become potential tie-breaking Senate vote
With two Senate seats up for grabs in Georgia, there is a lot at stake for both parties. Results will likely determine which political party controls the Senate.
With two Senate seats up for grabs in Georgia, there is a lot at stake for both parties. Results will likely determine which political party controls the Senate.
Record number of at least 131 women to serve in the next Congress
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
Balance of power: Democrats projected to retain House, Senate still unclear
The FOX News Decision Desk projected that Democrats will retain control of the House, expanding their majority by at least five seats in the 2020 election.
The FOX News Decision Desk projected that Democrats will retain control of the House, expanding their majority by at least five seats in the 2020 election.
Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice after Senate vote
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in at the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn after the Senate voted to confirm her to the Supreme Court in a 52-48 vote.
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in at the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn after the Senate voted to confirm her to the Supreme Court in a 52-48 vote.
Amy Coney Barrett: Judiciary committee sends Supreme Court nomination to full Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to send the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate for a vote.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to send the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate for a vote.
Amy Coney Barrett: Senate Judiciary sets Oct. 22 vote on judge’s Supreme Court nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee formally scheduled to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court on Thursday morning following two days of questioning.
The Senate Judiciary Committee formally scheduled to approve Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court on Thursday morning following two days of questioning.
Amy Coney Barrett: Supreme Court nominee vows to keep 'open mind' on cases
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett returned to Capitol Hill Wednesday for the third day of confirmation hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett returned to Capitol Hill Wednesday for the third day of confirmation hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Amy Coney Barrett: Supreme Court nominee vows no personal agenda on 2nd day of hearings
Senate Judiciary Committee members began questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on the second day of confirmation hearings.
Senate Judiciary Committee members began questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on the second day of confirmation hearings.
Sen. Mike Lee, recent COVID-19 patient, delivers SCOTUS hearing statement without mask
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, was among the government officials, including President Donald Trump, who recently battled coronavirus infection.
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, was among the government officials, including President Donald Trump, who recently battled coronavirus infection.
Senate candidate Willie Wilson tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Senate candidate Willie Wilson will self-quarantine for more than a week after testing positive for the coronavirus, his campaign said Thursday.
U.S. Senate candidate Willie Wilson will self-quarantine for more than a week after testing positive for the coronavirus, his campaign said Thursday.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to speak at Senate hearing
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
Lawmakers introduce Senate bill that would make attacks on police officers a federal crime
Several US senators have introduced legislation that would make it a federal crime to target police officers.
Several US senators have introduced legislation that would make it a federal crime to target police officers.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says election mail will go through despite cuts
DeJoy testified to a Senate panel that it’s his “sacred duty” to ensure election mail delivery. But he told senators he can not yet provide a specific plan to do so.
DeJoy testified to a Senate panel that it’s his “sacred duty” to ensure election mail delivery. But he told senators he can not yet provide a specific plan to do so.
Senate Republicans proposes policing changes in 'Justice Act'
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
Burr steps aside as Senate intelligence chair amid FBI probe
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., temporarily stepped aside as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday after the FBI served a search warrant for his cellphone as part of an ongoing insider-trading investigation tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump Impeachment Trial: Democrats open 2nd day of arguments in US Senate
House Democrats declared that “no president” has ever abused power the way Donald Trump did in his Ukraine dealings as they opened their second day of arguments Thursday in the historic impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.
House Democrats declared that “no president” has ever abused power the way Donald Trump did in his Ukraine dealings as they opened their second day of arguments Thursday in the historic impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.