Senate
The latest on the U.S. Senate. Established by Article One of the United States Constitution, the United States Senate represents the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress. Made up of 100 senators, two elected from each state to a six year term. The vice president of the United States serves as the president of the Senate.
Donald Trump tariffs update: Stocks convulse as Trump refuses deal offers
The administration shows no signs of backing down despite offers to negotiate, global market selloffs and a brewing GOP rebellion.
Republican Senator warns Social Security could "blow up"
If Democrats don't join Republicans in supporting reforms to entitlement programs, those programs could "blow up," Senator Tommy Tuberville said.
Republican warns tariffs spurred "worst depression we've ever had"
Representative Don Bacon is expected to introduce a companion bill from Senators Grassley and Cantwell in an effort to return tariff authority to Congress.
Social Security warning issued by Bernie Sanders over Trump budget bill
The progressive senator said the Republican proposal "actually makes income and wealth inequality much worse."
Republican rebels who voted against Trump's multitrillion dollar tax breaks
Two Republicans joined Democrats in a failed bid to block a Trump-endorsed spending framework in the Senate.
Donald Trump scores major Senate win
The Senate has approved the framework for President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts in a 51-48 vote.
Full list of Republicans sounding the alarm on Trump tariffs
More than half a dozen GOP senators have spoken out publicly or backed legislation reining in Trump's tariff powers.
Time to H.E.L.P. the Fight Against Antisemitism | Opinion
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a markup of the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) next Wednesday.
Donald Trump faces growing Republican pushback over tariffs
Four Republican senators joined Democrats on Wednesday to pass a resolution that would block Trump's tariffs on Canada.
Can Congress stop Trump's tariffs?
Can Congress stop Trump's sweeping tariffs? Senate Republicans push back, but legal hurdles and party loyalty limit efforts to curb his trade powers.
List of Republican senators who voted to thwart Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure was passed in the Senate Wednesday night and now heads to the House, where it has an unlikely chance of approval.
Is Cory Booker running for president?
Booker's 25-hour Senate speech stirred presidential speculation—but experts say it's too soon to say if he'll be a viable candidate.
Republican pollster makes 2028 prediction after 25-hour Cory Booker speech
Frank Luntz said the New Jersey senator's mammoth speech "may have changed the course of political history."
Rising Democrat Mallory McMorrow announces Senate bid
"I have been so frustrated seeing really a lack of a plan and a lack of a response coming from our current party leadership."
Trump blasts Republican senators over tariffs loyalty test
U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at the Republican senators over a Democratic Senate resolution.
How long was Cory Booker's 'filibuster'? Dem breaks Senate record
Cory Booker's speech passed the record set by South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, who filibustered the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Longest filibusters in history: Cory Booker goes overnight in Trump protest
Cory Booker joins history's longest Senate speeches with 14-hour protest. See how his compares to the all-time record filibusters in the U.S. Senate.
Democrat talking as long as he's "physically able" to protest Trump
Senator Cory Booker has taken to the Senate floor Monday night to protest both Trump and Elon Musk.
Supreme Court Could Hear JD Vance's Call To End Campaign Spending Limits
Vance argues that spending limits are choking the political system
US Senate vote to lift cap on bank overdraft fees
Banks are celebrating the vote, but consumer advocates warn this could worsen the struggles facing low-income families.
Donald Trump endorsement sparks MAGA backlash
Some Trump supporters were angered by the president's endorsement of Lindsey Graham, calling the South Carolina senator a "RINO."
Susan Collins is less popular than Donald Trump in Maine: Poll
The state's U.S. Senate race is set to draw national attention and millions of dollars of investment from both parties.
Trump nominee for social security faces questions over cuts
Frank Bisignano denied benefit cuts as senators pressed him on DOGE ties, office closures and service disruptions.
Republican warns colleagues GOP "1 flu season away" from losing majority
The Republicans currently have a slim majority in both chambers of Congress.
Will Pete Hegseth resign over Signal group chat texts? What we know
"President Trump continues to have the utmost confidence in his national security team," the White House said in response to the breach.
TikTok ban: Senators urge Trump to give company more time
Lawmakers asked the president to seek congressional approval to extend the TikTok sale deadline, as April 5 ban looms and buyers compete for U.S. operations.
Michigan's Mallory McMorrow issues update on Senate run
The state senator is tipped to run for the hotly contested U.S. Senate seat in Michigan that Gary Peters is vacating next year.
Trump ally carries new message from China to US
Montana Senator Steve Daines on Sunday became the first American politician to visit China since the start of Trump's second term.
Defiant Chuck Schumer may hold out for "graceful exit": Expert
The Democratic Senate leader's says he will not step down after helping pass a GOP spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
Can Judge James Boasberg be impeached? How process works as GOP push grows
A Republican representative has introduced articles of impeachment against the federal judge.