Gov. Pritzker backs Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in run for Senate
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday threw his support behind Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton in her run for the U.S. Senate.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate campaign to replace Durbin
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Wednesday formally launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.
Bipartisan bill would require congressional notification, approval of new tariffs
The legislation would give Congress more power over implementing tariffs, while limiting the president’s power to do so.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
'There are no survivors' President Trump speaks on DC plane crash
Everyone aboard a deadly American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter is believed to be dead.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
'Bumbling idiot': Freshman GOP senator unleashes on Mayor Brandon Johnson
Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno ripped Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson as the "worst mayor in American history" and called on liberal mayors across the country to focus on making life better for their citizens, as opposed to blocking President Donald Trump’s immigration efforts.
Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing
So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring several high-profile candidates.
Bondi, Rubio defend Trump agendas in heated cabinet hearings
The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.
Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
Senator John Fetterman’s high-speed crash in Maryland: bodycam footage released
Body camera video released Thursday by the Maryland State Police Department shows the moments after Senator John Fetterman and his wife were involved in an early morning crash in Maryland.
Senate passes bills to help to protect kids using social media apps
The U.S. Senate passed two bills Monday aimed to make social media companies more accountable in protecting kids using social media.
Secret Service acting director testifies about Trump rally security
Acting Director of the Secret Service Ronald Rowe and FBI officials fielded questions from the Senate about security failures that led to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Tiktok ban could soon be reality
The Senate is one step closer to banning popular social media. The Seate is expected to pass the legislation as soon as Tuesday after the House attached the ban to a foreign aid package.
Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, averting government shutdown threat
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
Mitch McConnell to resign as Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.
Border battle intensifies among U.S. lawmakers
Lawmakers across the aisle agree that illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border are a major issue but negotiations on border policy have come to a standstill.