Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage
Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage
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Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate has voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections. Barrett’s confirmation on Monday is hardly in doubt, with the majority of Republicans mostly united in support behind…
Russia bristles as fresh US sanctions loom
Two years ago, Russian legislators celebrated with champagne on the floor of parliament, after Donald Trump emerged victorious in the US presidential elections. Now, they're likely feeling the hangover, as early hopes for a better relationship between Moscow and Washington grow dim.
Schumer wants Senate building named for McCain
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce a resolution to rename the Senate's Russell office building after the late Sen. John McCain.
John McCain halts treatment for brain cancer, family says
Sen. John McCain has decided to stop treatment for the brain cancer he has been battling for over a year, his family said Friday in an announcement that precipitated a rare moment of bipartisan empathy in honor of the Vietnam war hero and Republican political veteran.
Al Franken hasn't ruled out another run for office
Former Democratic Sen. Al Franken said Monday he hasn't ruled out the possibility of running for office again, adding that he misses and loved his job as a U.S. senator representing Minnesota.
US senators introduce bill to make lynching a federal hate crime
The only three black U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would make lynching a federal hate crime.
Mitch McConnell makes Senate history
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reached a key Senate milestone Tuesday, surpassing former Sen. Robert Dole of Kansas to become the longest-serving Republican leader in the chamber's history.
Mitch McConnell cancels August recess for Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday the Senate will skip much of its treasured August recess to press ahead confirming the President's nominees and passing government spending bills.
Duckworth: 'So many of us professional women give up our fertility'
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who is expecting her second child while in office, opened up Thursday about the struggle facing professional women who want to raise children.
