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July 14, 2026

Johnson scores win as conservative rebels end House floor blockade over voter ID bill

House conservatives blocked legislation to pressure Senate action on the SAVE America Act, but Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a deal to end the standoff.

July 14, 2026

Lindsey Graham's sister carries on late senator's work, becoming South Carolina's first female senator

Darline Graham became the first female senator from the Palmetto State after Trump recommended her to finish her late brother's term in office.

July 14, 2026

Trump loses key Senate ally as election integrity fight enters critical phase

Sen. Ron Johnson is expected to take the Senate Budget Committee gavel as lawmakers race to attach the SAVE America Act to budget reconciliation.

July 14, 2026

'Did you call 911?' Tuberville recounts Graham's frantic final phone call

Tommy Tuberville reveals Lindsey Graham called his scheduler with chest pains before 911 was summoned, as aortic dissection is confirmed as the cause of death.

July 13, 2026

'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat

John Thune delivered a tearful tribute to Lindsey Graham on the Senate floor as a black veil covered the late South Carolina senator's desk.

July 13, 2026

Senate returns to packed agenda after Graham's death shrinks GOP margin

The SAVE America Act, FISA reauthorization, renewed Iran strikes, and government funding all await the Senate as it returns for a July sprint.

July 9, 2026

Trump's voter ID bill catches unlikely break as McConnell remains sidelined

Mitch McConnell's weeks-long absence removes one key "no" vote on the SAVE America Act, but Senate Republicans still face a filibuster problem.

July 7, 2026

McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for 'immediate return' from China as former GOP leader hospitalized

Elaine Chao stayed in China on a planned trip while Mitch McConnell entered his third week of hospitalization, as online rumors swirl about his condition.

June 30, 2026

MORNING GLORY: Senator Susan Collins and the nation’s national defense

Why Senate Republicans, including Collins, Wicker and Thune, may use budget reconciliation to pass Pentagon funding and avoid a government shutdown.

June 24, 2026

Trump heads to Capitol Hill for pivotal meeting as Senate GOP divisions deepen

Trump visits Senate GOP to push the SAVE America Act as Republicans struggle with unity ahead of the midterm elections.