U.S. 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.
Clarence Thomas attacks spark tense exchange in Senate hearing
Nearly three hours of discussion on Thursday preceded a vote on the Supreme Court ethics bill that passed the Democrat-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee.
"Impeach Samuel Alito" petition surges after Supreme Court rulings
A petition calling for a Senate investigation into the justice has gained traction after a series of controversial rulings.
Republican skips Senate vote to support Trump
The decision robbed Republicans of a unified front in an effort to block Joe Biden's controversial nominee as the nation's top economic adviser.
Joe Biden tapes: What we know about Burisma, Hunter audio conversations
An FBI source supposedly claimed an executive at the Ukrainian gas firm recorded phone calls with Joe and Hunter Biden relating to bribery allegations.
End American Gerontocracy
The Constitution should be amended to mandate retirement ages for all constitutional oath-taking actors in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Ted Cruz's challenger gets strong support in early campaign days
A new poll shows Colin Allred, a Democrat, within single digits of the Texas senator.
Republican leads Democrats in race for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat: Poll
The poll showed GOP candidate Eric Early slightly leading over Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, gaining 18 percent of likely primary voters' support.
Dianne Feinstein should resign, majority of California Democrats say: Poll
Some 63 percent of Californian Democrats believe the recent ill health of the state's senior senator means she is no longer fit to serve, a new survey shows.
Unlikely alliances in Congress struggle to enact stock ban
Multiple bills have been introduced this session to ban individual lawmakers and their families from trading stocks.
Photos of Feinstein's Senate return spark calls for term limits
"Feinstein is the perfect example of why we need term limits," one person said on Twitter, in what became a viral response to the longtime lawmaker's photo.
Ted Cruz challenger Colin Allred has a history of beating Republicans
Rep. Allred announced his 2024 Senate campaign against Cruz on Wednesday.
Balanced Budgets Don't Need to Be a Thing of the Past
The budget deficit this fiscal year is projected to be an eye-popping $1.4 trillion. It's time to find a bipartisan fix.
Ted Cruz comments on guns in banks resurfaces, sparks debate
The Texas senator called for enhanced school security, citing armed guards in banks, 11 days before a mass shooter killed five people in a bank.
Kyrsten Sinema's chances of beating Democrat challenger, according to polls
Sinema plans to run for reelection, which could lead to an unpredictable, three-way contest for the Senate.
Mitch McConnell's silence about health after fall raises questions
The enduring silence about the Senate Minority Leader's recovery has sparked questions about the state of his health and speculation about his tenure as leader.
Full list of 33 Democrats who voted to overturn D.C. crime bill
Of the 81 senators who voted against a new crime code for the capital, 33 were Democrats including the Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Fact Check: Does video show U.S. senator's "confessions" to Ukraine coup?
Twitter claim suggests a U.S. Senator said the West was pulling the strings with Zelensky in tow
As Ukraine calls for more war aid, U.S. senators want Europe to step up
"I think what Europe's got to do is start showing up," Florida Senator Rick Scott told Newsweek following a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Ukraine.
Lisa Murkowski warns that George Santos harms Republicans' image
Some Republicans are asking the New York congressman to step down after the public learned that he lied about his past.
Mystery over why Chinese spy balloon wasn't shot down over Alaska solved
Officials explained their reasoning for not shooting the balloon down sooner, including threats to civilians in Alaska and dangerous recovery conditions.
Steve Daines' Twitter suspension over hunting photo enrages Republicans
"I know this isn't the kind of Twitter you want," GOP Senator Mike Lee of Utah wrote, tagging Twitter owner Elon Musk.
Joe Manchin joins another battle against Biden admin
Manchin is making moves against the Biden administration as he prepares for a tough re-election battle in 2024.
Kari Lake's still committed to overturning governor election
Lake said she's willing to push the case "all the way" to the U.S. Supreme Court, even as some have suggested she's already looking at her next career move.
Republicans' chances of flipping Stabenow's Michigan seat in 2024 election
Names already floated as possible replacements include Gretchen Whitmer, Jocelyn Benson and even Pete Buttigieg.
Trump made voters think Republicans "nasty," chaotic, Mitch McConnell says
McConnell also called midterm losses in Arizona, New Hampshire and Georgia "fatal."
Kyrsten Sinema's former 'friend' rips her split from Democrats: 'Hypocrite'
"She is level-headed and brilliant, but she will stop at nothing and step on anyone to get what she wants," her former colleague wrote on Twitter.
Nebraska governor poised to give one of his biggest donors a Senate seat
Millionaire Pete Ricketts was one of the biggest forces behind Jim Pillen's election as Nebraska's governor. Now, he's asking Pillen to make him a senator.
Georgia Senate Runoff Election Updates: Biden congratulates Raphael Warnock
Voters in Georgia elected incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff election, according to several major networks.
Senate's most powerful Democrats could lose power on Tuesday
"I don't expect Manchin or Sinema to have much influence to be quite honest," one expert told Newsweek.
Herschel Walker's chances of winning runoff as early voting favors Warnock
Turnout appears uncommonly high in districts that tend to favor Democrats, casting doubt on Walker's ability to earn an election day plurality.