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18 hours ago

Senate push to reauthorize nation’s spy powers stumbles over controversial Trump decision

The Senate tried and failed to advance FISA reauthorization as Democrats blocked the spy law over Trump's pick of Bill Pulte as the new head of ODNI.

19 hours ago

Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package

Senate Republicans advanced Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package after a marathon vote-a-rama marked by internal GOP divisions.

1 day ago

Four Senate Republicans again unite with Dems to block Trump's SAVE America Act

Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to kill the SAVE Act voter ID amendment for a second time, blocking it from the budget reconciliation package.

1 day ago

Dozen GOP rebels fail to permanently kill Trump's controversial $2B fund

Senate Republicans voted against permanently killing Trump's $2 billion anti-weaponization fund despite criticism, as Sen. Tillis' amendment failed.

1 day ago

Both parties target Trump's $2B fund as ICE funding package enters danger zone

Trump's $70 billion immigration bill faces uncertain fate as Senate vote-a-rama tests GOP unity over the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund amendments.

2 days ago

GOP advances ICE funding package after forcing Trump's controversial $2B fund into retreat

Senate Republicans launched their $70 billion immigration enforcement package after delays due to the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund.

2 days ago

GOP leverages ICE funding package to make Trump's controversial $2B fund 'never exist'

Senate Republicans demand more assurances from the Trump administration that the anti-weaponization fund is dead before advancing reconciliation.

3 days ago

Montana Senate showdown emerges as Trump-backed Republican faces independent challenge

Montana's Senate race features a three-way battle between Kurt Alme, Seth Bodnar and Alani Bankhead after Sen. Steve Daines dropped his reelection bid.

3 days ago

GOP fights to stop multiple Dan Sullivans from appearing on Alaska ballot, calls candidacy a 'sham'

Republicans are challenging the candidacy of a political newcomer who shares the name of Alaska's incumbent senator, alleging the bid is designed to confuse voters in a high-stakes Senate race.

3 days ago

GOP demands Trump kill controversial $2B fund before reviving ICE funding package

Sen. Kennedy says the nearly $2 billion anti-weaponization fund is stalling the reconciliation bill funding ICE and Border Patrol enforcement.

3 days ago

Fetterman compares Dems' defense of 'tacky and gross' Platner to disgraced ex-lawmaker

Sen. Fetterman breaks with Democrats over scandal-plagued candidate Graham Platner, citing explicit texts, Nazi iconography and offensive online posts.

3 days ago

WATCH: Schiff ducks Platner questions as embattled Dem Senate hopeful hits DC

Sen. Adam Schiff says he'll wait to learn more about allegations against Maine Democrat Graham Platner as party divisions grow over his Senate bid.

3 days ago

Sanders says Platner has the 'guts' to fight billionaires despite growing scandal pileup

Sen. Bernie Sanders says billionaires are targeting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid growing scandals, including a Nazi-linked tattoo.

4 days ago

Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill

The DOJ paused the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponization fund Monday, giving Senate Republicans space to push immigration enforcement funding.

4 days ago

GOP's primed for primary season payback on Trump's most ambitious, controversial policy

Senate Democrats plan to kill Trump's $2 billion anti-weaponization fund as GOP dissent grows and a reconciliation vote-a-rama approaches this week.

4 days ago

Congress barrels toward deadline pile-up as GOP divisions threaten Trump agenda

Congress returns to unfinished business as Republican divisions over budget reconciliation threaten to delay FISA, defense bills and other priorities.

May 28, 2026

Redistricting war intensifies as GOP suffers setbacks in two states

House Republicans face minor redistricting setbacks in Alabama and South Carolina but remain in a strong position in the midterm redistricting war.

May 27, 2026

John Thune goes 'all in' for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart

John Thune backs Ken Paxton for Senate after Texas runoff victory, urging Republicans to go all in to prevent Democrats from flipping the key seat.

May 27, 2026

Democrats break with scandal-plagued Graham Platner, warn of 'civil war' in party

Top Democrats break with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over his Nazi-linked tattoo and online scandals, sparking what some are calling a party "civil war."

May 26, 2026

MAGA triumph: Trump ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in bitter Texas GOP primary war

Texas AG Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump as a "MAGA Warrior," defeated Sen. John Cornyn in a heated Republican Senate primary runoff election.

May 26, 2026

Republican breaks with Trump after primary loss, calls for ‘steady, not erratic’ leadership

Sen. Bill Cassidy breaks with Trump on Iran war powers and DOJ spending after the president backed his opponent in Louisiana's Senate primary race.

May 26, 2026

GOP fears Trump's last-minute Texas endorsement could give Dems the upper hand

Trump's decision to back Texas AG Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn rattled Senate Republicans, with some saying it puts a safe GOP seat in jeopardy.

May 24, 2026

Retiring senator warns if Trump continues to do 'stupid things' it will kill GOP in November

Sen. Thom Tillis warns Trump's decisions are "killing our chances" for Republicans to hold the Senate, escalating a feud with the president.

May 24, 2026

Dem socialist running for Wisconsin governor pushed 'abolishing the police'

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong called to defund and abolish police in posts made before and during her time as an elected official.

May 22, 2026

Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion

Trump defends his DOJ anti-weaponization fund on Truth Social, saying he gave up a fortune to deliver justice for victims of Biden-era lawfare.

May 21, 2026

Senate GOP erupts over Trump DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund, punts ICE, Border Patrol funding

Senate Republicans pause immigration bill push after a tense closed-door meeting over the Trump administration's surprise anti-weaponization fund.

May 21, 2026

Republicans recoil as Trump's billion-dollar DOJ 'slush fund' for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan

Senate Republicans break with Trump over his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, raising concerns about who gets the money and where it comes from.

May 20, 2026

Trump's endorsement put to the test in Alabama Senate runoff to replace Tuberville

Alabama's Republican Senate race narrows to Rep. Barry Moore and former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson after a seven-way primary triggers a June runoff.

May 20, 2026

Trump demands Senate parliamentarian's ouster for axing ballroom security funding

Trump calls on Senate Republicans to replace parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she blocked his ballroom security funding in reconciliation.

May 20, 2026

Senate plots permanent end to government shutdowns with bipartisan push

The Senate moves to prevent government shutdowns permanently with bipartisan legislation that would strip lawmakers of recess and travel privileges.