United States Senate

Rep. Russell Fry endorsed Sen. Darline Graham after placing third in the South Carolina special Republican U.S. Senate primary. Ralph Norman, who placed second, will challenge Graham in an August 25 run-off. President Donald Trump continues to support Graham for the race.

The Big Ten and SEC conferences have endorsed the Senate's proposed overhaul of college sports regulations. The article highlights their support for legislative changes aimed at restructuring college athletics governance.

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging swift action to protect women and infants from the Ebola outbreak in eastern Africa. They requested the Trump Administration to use congressionally appropriated funds for family planning programming to address the crisis.

President Donald Trump remembered Sen. Lindsey Graham as a 'giant of the United States Senate' and a 'true American original.' Trump attended Graham's funeral service at Washington National Cathedral along with foreign leaders and lawmakers.

President Trump delivered a eulogy honoring Sen. Lindsey Graham for his Senate contributions and friendship. Trump described Graham as a 'giant of the United States Senate' and 'true American original.'

Sen. Lindsey Graham's final foreign trip involved meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting his interventionist foreign policy legacy. Graham, who died July 11, was known for advocating U.S. engagement and military action abroad. His death impacts U.S. diplomacy amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, with world leaders attending his Washington funeral.

President Donald Trump urged the U.S. Senate to delay its August recess to advance the SAVE America Act and eliminate the legislative filibuster, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated there are insufficient votes for these measures. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declared the SAVE Act 'dead on arrival' in the Senate.

Marsha Blackburn is a Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee. She is currently a U.S. Senator, previously served as a congresswoman and state senator, and focuses on conservative policies for economic growth, housing affordability, and addressing homelessness through work requirements. Her campaign emphasizes limited government intervention and creating opportunities for Tennesseans.

Netanyahu reveals an explosive final exchange with Lindsey Graham before the US Senator's sudden death at 71. The article highlights the undisclosed details of their interaction prior to Graham's passing.

Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed his hospitalization was due to a fall after weeks of speculation about his health. He is now in a rehabilitation center and will not return to the Senate immediately, while continuing to work with his staff. A photo with his wife Elaine Chao was shared to address rumors about his condition.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday night from a 'brief and sudden illness,' according to his office. Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator and chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, known for his close relationship with President Donald Trump and recent diplomatic efforts in Ukraine.

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) died suddenly at 71 after a brief illness. President Trump praised him as 'one of the greatest people...' Graham served in the Senate for over two decades.

Lindsey Graham, a US senator known for advocating wars that favor Israel, has died. He was 71 and described as a veteran senator with a reputation for urging the US into military conflicts.

President Donald Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan federal housing bill, as a protest against Congress not passing his preferred elections bill, the SAVE America Act. The housing bill became law automatically after Trump neither signed nor vetoed it within 10 days, as Congress was not adjourned during the required period.

President Donald Trump will not sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to protest Congress not passing the SAVE America Act. The housing bill is set to become law at 12:01 a.m. Saturday if not signed or vetoed, as Congress is not adjourned. The SAVE Act, which imposes voting restrictions, faces opposition from Democrats and lacks sufficient Republican support to abolish the filibuster.

President Donald Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill in protest over Congress not passing the SAVE America Act. The housing legislation, aimed at reducing housing costs, is set to become law automatically unless Trump signs or vetoes it before midnight Saturday. The SAVE Act, which imposes voting restrictions, faces opposition in the Senate, while the housing bill received wide congressional support.

President Donald Trump will not sign a bipartisan housing bill to protest Congress not passing the SAVE Act, but the bill is set to become law automatically by midnight Saturday. The housing legislation, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aims to lower housing costs and received broad congressional support, while the SAVE Act faces significant opposition in the Senate.

President Trump allowed a bipartisan housing bill to become law without signing it, protesting the Senate's failure to pass his voter ID legislation. The housing bill aims to address housing affordability, but Trump criticized it as unimportant compared to his voting law priorities.

President Donald Trump will allow the bipartisan housing bill to become law without his signature, protesting the Senate's failure to pass his voter ID legislation. The bill aims to address housing affordability but Trump called it 'a yawn' compared to his priority of requiring proof of citizenship for voters.

President Trump allowed a bipartisan housing affordability bill to become law without signing it, protesting Congress's failure to pass a strict voter ID bill. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to lower housing costs and increase home construction, but Trump's refusal to sign it has intensified tensions with his party ahead of midterm elections.

President Donald Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill in protest of the Senate not passing the Save America Act, a strict voter ID bill. The housing bill, aimed at lowering costs and increasing home construction, will become law without his signature.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her Senate campaign to replace Graham Platner. Bellows, who lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary, joins other contenders for the Democratic nomination and faces scrutiny over her 2014 Senate loss to Susan Collins.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation, including the SAVE America Act, government funding, and defense policy, as time dwindles before the November midterms. Disagreements and limited session days threaten their ability to pass major bills before voters decide elections.

Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the United States Senate seat amid low polling numbers. She announced the decision in a video posted to social platform X, expressing gratitude.

House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith discussed the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut, highlighting its benefits to working families and small businesses. He outlined plans for a new reconciliation bill and addressed fraud investigations, including fake hospice providers and fraudulent home health aide claims.

Sen. Tim Scott highlights his family's progress from working in cotton fields to achieving political success in Congress. He emphasizes America's founding principles of faith, freedom, and opportunity, citing the election of a Black senator in a former Confederate state as evidence of the nation's evolving promise. The article references civil rights leaders like Dr. King and Frederick Douglass, who advocated for America to fulfill its founding ideals.

An Alaska election official ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate named Sullivan, who shares the same name and party as incumbent Dan Sullivan, is ineligible for the August primary ballot due to alleged intent to confuse voters. The challenger claims his candidacy is genuine and has denied allegations of coordination with another candidate, while Republicans and the lieutenant governor allege the run is a 'sham' to manipulate the race.

US President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence following controversy over his acting selection of Bill Pulte for the role. Clayton previously served as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump’s first term.

Bob Packwood, a senator who resigned due to a sex scandal, died at 93. Reports of his behavior toward women were circulating in Oregon for years before becoming national news in 1992.

The article defends Graham Platner's campaign, asserting there will be no further scandals and dismissing new allegations as 'ladies yapping.' It contrasts Platner with Susan Collins, warning against electing her due to potential policy consequences like overturning Roe v. Wade and funding ICE.

The US Bitcoin reserve is progressing at a 'deliberate speed' according to Bessent, with the Treasury chief stating the administration is using 'best practices' to implement Trump's Bitcoin reserve order.

Ashley Hinson won the Republican Senate Primary in Iowa and pledged to be President Trump's top ally in the United States Senate.

The article discusses the debate over the unfitness of Graham Platner and Ken Paxton to serve in the U.S. Senate, noting that opinions on their suitability depend largely on partisan preferences and individual moral judgments about specific allegations.

Maine Republican state Sen. Trey Stewart criticizes Democrats for supporting Senate candidate Graham Platner, citing controversial past statements and affiliations. Stewart predicts Republican Sen. Susan Collins will defeat Platner in November, arguing Maine voters reject extreme candidates.

Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton secured the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, defeating Sen. John Cornyn. The victory highlights Trump's influence over the GOP, but raises concerns about its impact on the party's November midterm prospects, particularly in the Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured the Republican Senate nomination with late support from Donald Trump, highlighting Trump's influence over GOP primaries. The victory raises concerns about potential repercussions for the party's midterm prospects, as Paxton faces Democratic challenger James Talarico in a pivotal race for Senate control.

The article highlights the need for bipartisan Senate action to finalize legislation on digital assets, emphasizing its importance for future economic and technological development.

Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, conceded to Ken Paxton in a primary election, highlighting ongoing tensions between Cornyn and President Donald Trump within the Senate GOP. Cornyn emphasized he still has time remaining in his Senate term despite the defeat.

Stocks reached new highs, reflecting strong market performance. In Texas, Ken Paxton defeated John Cornyn in the Senate runoff election, marking a significant political shift.

Sen. John Cornyn's defeat highlights the vulnerability of Republican Senate nominees as Trump's influence in the GOP overshadows traditional conservative credentials. The loss underscores challenges for Republicans in maintaining Senate control amid shifting party dynamics.