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Published
March 16, 2023

Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization

The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
Published
March 9, 2023

Republican leader McConnell remains in hospital with concussion after fall

The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington on Wednesday when he tripped.
Published
March 2, 2023

Bill would hide home addresses of congressional candidates

Maine lawmakers consider measure to keep residential addresses off campaign paperwork for contenders for U.S. House and U.S. Senate.
Published
December 22, 2022

Senate passes $1.7 trillion bill to fund government, aid Ukraine

The massive bill includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would finance agencies through September.
Published
December 9, 2022

Here’s what Sinema’s switch means for the Senate

The Arizona senator is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.

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Published
December 8, 2022

Schumer reelected Senate leader after Democrats expand majority

Senate Democrats met behind closed doors at the Capitol to choose their leadership team for the new Congress that begins in January.
Published
December 8, 2022

House passes $858 billion defense bill, scrapping COVID vaccine mandate for military members

It now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to pass easily, then to the president to be signed into law.
Published
December 6, 2022

Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election in Georgia.
Published
November 27, 2022

Collins says Republican Party needs to take ‘hard look’ at itself

Maine’s senior senator says the national party needs to be more inclusive and must win over moderates and young people.
Published
November 16, 2022

Mitch McConnell reelected Senate Republican leader, quashing bid by Florida’s Scott

McConnell, of Kentucky, easily swatted back the challenge from Rick Scott in the first-ever attempt to oust him after many years as Republican leader.