There will be another open Democratic Senate seat in 2026 midterms
Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend ...
Trump’s pick for education chief says Congress needed to shut down department
Linda McMahon told senators she believes it would take an act of Congress to abolish the Education Department, saying the ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for U.S. Senate
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan says she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into what could ...
In Congress, what’s the difference between a budget resolution, reconciliation and spending bills?
There’s understandable confusion over Capitol Hill lingo discussing the budget process and appropriations/spending process — ...
RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’
RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.
Congress faces budget showdown with competing plans
Republicans in the House and Senate are proposing competing budget plans to advance President Donald Trump's agenda, with the ...
Senate confirms Brooke Rollins, longtime Trump ally, as agriculture secretary
Rollins served in the final year of Trump’s first term as acting director of the White House's Domestic Policy Council.
Senate Finance Committee approves Jamieson Greer, Trump’s choice to be top U.S. trade negotiator
The Senate Finance Committee approved President Donald Trump’s choice to be America’s top trade negotiator Wednesday, largely ...
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Senate poised to confirm Kennedy, Rollins on Thursday
The Senate on Wednesday voted to advance Kennedy along party lines. The chamber also approved the nomination of former ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Flanagan says she'll run for U.S. Senate after Sen. Smith rules out reelection
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. Senate on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year.