Alex Miller

17 hours ago

Murkowski vs Trump: Senator sides with Democrats on Iran after series of breaks with president

Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped Democrats challenge Trump's Iran war powers, highlighting her independent streak in the Republican-led Senate.

23 hours ago

GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues

Trump urged Congress to pass housing affordability legislation, but House Republicans balked at the Senate bill and pitched a modified rival proposal.

1 day ago

House Democrats fail to fracture GOP support for Trump's Iran strategy in war powers vote

House Republicans overwhelmingly rejected a Democratic resolution to curb Trump's war powers and force an end to hostilities against Iran.

1 day ago

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

Senators unanimously voted to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns after federal workers went unpaid in two historic closures.

2 days ago

Senate takes major first step to prevent future shutdowns with painful accountability play

Senate advances Kennedy's resolution to withhold lawmaker pay during shutdowns, adding consequences as government closures become more frequent.

2 days ago

Senate Democrats finally crack GOP unity on Trump's Iran war as Murkowski flips

Senate Republicans fractured on Iran war powers as Rand Paul and GOP colleagues voted to end Trump's Operation Epic Fury military campaign.

2 days ago

Rand Paul brings CIA whistleblower to Senate hearing alleging 'deep state' COVID-19 conspiracy

CIA whistleblower to testify in Senate hearing on alleged COVID-19 origins cover-up as statute of limitations expires on Dr. Anthony Fauci perjury allegations.

2 days ago

Senate Republicans balk at $1B White House ballroom request: ‘You made that number up’

Republicans struggle with a $1 billion Secret Service request tucked into the Senate immigration package, pressing for more details on the spending.

3 days ago

Schumer backs GOP's plan to bring the pain during future shutdowns: 'I'm going to vote for it'

Chuck Schumer says he will vote for a Republican-backed Senate resolution to withhold senators' paychecks during any future government shutdown.

3 days ago

Once doomed, Trump's pick to carry out his economic vision clears first crucial hurdle

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve board, advancing Trump's pick to lead the central bank, despite months of legal disputes.

3 days ago

Senate weighs new, painful leverage tactic as fears of another government shutdown grow

The Senate will vote on a measure to block lawmaker pay during government shutdowns as Republicans push multiple bills to prevent future closures.

3 days ago

FBI boss Patel faces Senate grilling, seeks $12B boost as controversies swirl

Kash Patel will testify before the Senate to defend the FBI's $12 billion budget request as part of Trump's broader DOJ funding proposal of $41 billion.

4 days ago

Fragile relationship with House GOP has Senate Republicans warning 'something needs to change'

Senate Republicans say communication with the House GOP must improve as they prepare to fund ICE and Border Patrol through budget reconciliation.

4 days ago

Trump accuses Schumer of trying to 'interfere in our elections' with latest strategy

Chuck Schumer says Republicans are doing "nefarious things" to overturn fair elections as Democrats launch a new free and fair elections task force.

May 5

Trump says he 'can't stand' some Republicans for refusing one key move for his agenda

President Donald Trump said he was "disappointed" Senate Republicans haven't terminated the filibuster, calling some GOP members foolish for blocking his agenda priorities.

May 5

Once touted as privately funded, Republicans sneak in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom project

Senate Republicans tuck $1 billion for Trump's White House ballroom security into their immigration-focused reconciliation package released Monday.

May 4

Schumer, Dems launch 'free and fair' elections task force as Trump's SAVE America Act stumbles

Senate Democrats form an elections task force led by Schumer to counter what they say is a comprehensive effort by Trump to rig upcoming elections.

May 4

Congress ignores key deadline as Republicans ready 'restraint' on Trump's war in Iran

Congress left D.C. without acting on the War Powers Act 60-day deadline for Trump's Iran war as Republicans remain divided on what comes next.

May 4

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

Senators can no longer bet on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket after the Senate unanimously passed new rules banning insider wagering.

May 2

'New Democrat Party': Senate GOP sounds off on 'extreme' Graham Platner as Senate race in Maine heats up

Senate Republicans eye attacks on Graham Platner's progressive record and ties to Sanders and AOC now that Maine's Democratic primary is settled.

April 30

Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill

The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns in May.

April 30

Democrats fail to shatter Republicans' resolve on eve of crucial Iran deadline

Senate Republicans reject Democrats' sixth attempt to limit President Donald Trump's authority in Iran as a critical 60-day war powers deadline arrives on Friday.

April 30

Hegseth testifies at Senate as Iran war's $25B price tag and 60-day war powers deadline loom

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate on the Iran war and Pentagon budget as the War Powers Resolution deadline nears on Friday.

April 29

After third assassination attempt, debate grows over whether Trump attack warrants another investigation

Congress shows little urgency to investigate the third Trump assassination attempt as conspiracies swirl and lawmakers debate whether hearings are needed.

April 29

Republicans eye picking up $400M tab for Trump's ballroom as some Dems open to 'discuss' idea

GOP senators push $400 million in funding for Trump's White House ballroom after a gunman targeted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

April 29

Johnson scrambles as Trump, Senate Republicans pressure House to fund DHS

Congressional Republicans are increasingly divided over how to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown as Speaker Johnson demanded changes to a Senate bill.

April 28

Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad

Republicans blocked Senate Democrats' war powers resolution seeking to prevent President Donald Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress' approval.

April 28

Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE

Senate Republicans propose dangling federal grants to pressure blue states and sanctuary cities into signing cooperation agreements with ICE enforcement.

April 28

Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown

Republicans demanded swift Secret Service funding after the third apparent assassination attempt on Trump amid the DHS shutdown.

April 27

Dem Senate hopefuls under scrutiny for ‘choke them out’ rhetoric after Trump attack scare

Several Democratic Senate candidates face scrutiny over aggressive rhetoric following the apparent third assassination attempt against President Trump.