March 12 Sen. Katie Britt slams Democrats for 'playing politics' with DHS funding fight Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., criticizes Democrats for using the DHS funding fight as a 'political pawn.'
March 12 Schumer, Thune spar in Senate floor exchange Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune debated Thursday on the Senate floor over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
March 12 Senate GOP eyes blame game as Trump-backed SAVE Act heads for defeat Trump-backed voting legislation faces certain defeat as Republicans strategize to pin blame on Democrats while exploring other routes to eventually pass the bill.
March 11 Bipartisan housing push advances, but Trump-backed investor ban faces resistance Some Senate Democrats and industry groups oppose an institutional investor ban in a housing bill, arguing the provision would eliminate build-to-rent units and reduce rentals.
March 11 'You can cry about it': Tempers flare in Senate as DHS shutdown debate erupts, stalemate digs deeper Neither side is close to a deal to end the DHS shutdown, which entered its 26th day on Wednesday. Republicans want a temporary funding extension, while Democrats want to carve out ICE.
March 11 Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from 'inherently dangerous' abortion pill Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to ban the abortion pill mifepristone, calling it "inherently dangerous" and citing research on serious side effects.
March 11 Reporter's Notebook: Trump's SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality Trump demands Senate Republicans pass SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but GOP leaders say they lack votes for filibuster.
March 11 House GOP leader launches Senate bid as Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for DHS GOP Rep. Kevin Hern launches his Oklahoma Senate bid to replace DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin, vowing to be a "loyal ally" to President Trump’s "America First" agenda.
March 11 FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects nationwide FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects in real time, replacing outdated databases and saving $120 million annually.
March 11 Cornyn reverses on filibuster stance to push Trump's SAVE Act in Senate Sen. John Cornyn urged Republicans Wednesday to consider filibuster reform to advance Trump's voter ID bill, reversing his past stance as White House urges passage.