Senate

Opinion 42 mins ago

SEN RICHARD BLUMENTHAL: Crypto is a gamble our financial system doesn't need

Senate Banking Committee advances crypto legislation despite warnings from 2023 banking crisis. New report reveals crypto-linked taxpayer bailout.

Politics 11 hours ago

Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela

Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump.

Senate Hearings 11 hours ago

Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?'

A viral Senate hearing exchange between Republican senators and an Atlanta OB-GYN over the question of whether men can get pregnant sparked a social media debate Wednesday.

VIDEO 12 hours ago

Senator asks obstetrician point-blank if 'men can get pregnant' at hearing

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., interviewed Dr. Nisha Verma at a HELP Committee hearing, Jan. 14, covering the abortion pill mifepristone.

VIDEO 12 hours ago

Democrats are trying to argue men have ‘constitutional right’ to compete in women’s sports: Sen Josh Hawley

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., discusses a doctor who struggled to answer whether men can become pregnant and his vote change on a war powers resolution on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Politics 13 hours ago

GOP senator's Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act would force Minnesota fraudsters to repay stolen taxpayer funds

Sen. John Cornyn's SOMALIA Act would impose permanent debarment and repayment requirements on childcare providers convicted of fraud in federal programs.

Politics 17 hours ago

Senate GOP moves to block Dems' war powers push, preserve Trump's authority in rare move

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., says Republicans may use point of order to table Venezuela war powers resolution after Trump administration's Operation Absolute Resolve success.

Politics 19 hours ago

DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown

The Senate is readying to pass a three-bill funding package, but time is fast running out to avoid another government shutdown, and there are tricky, political issues with the DHS funding bill.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 20 hours ago

Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will spearhead legislative package to prevent taxpayer fraud after Senate DOGE caucus leader's extensive oversight work.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed 22 hours ago

GOP senator pushes to create anti-fraud special inspector general after Minnesota fraud revelations

Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing for a federal watchdog to investigate alleged child assistance fraud across the country following revelations in Minnesota.