Senate

OpenAI hires Chuck Schumer’s daughter as lead government outreach during regulatory talks

OpenAI hires Chuck Schumer’s daughter as lead government outreach during regulatory talks

Christine Valora · September 7, 2026 3:39 pm

Thune skips midterm convention speech as GOP leaders gather for election push

Thune skips midterm convention speech as GOP leaders gather for election push

Fetterman called ‘lazy trust fund baby’ after report claims he repeatedly blew off responsibilities

Fetterman called ‘lazy trust fund baby’ after report claims he repeatedly blew off responsibilities

Vance: ‘It’s not my business’ to endorse Thune for another term as Senate leader

Vance: ‘It’s not my business’ to endorse Thune for another term as Senate leader

Mitch McConnell set to return to Senate after Labor Day, James Comer says

Mitch McConnell set to return to Senate after Labor Day, James Comer says

Thom Tillis renews calls for Hegseth’s firing after Dan Driscoll’s departure: ‘I have never witnessed more inept management’

Thom Tillis renews calls for Hegseth’s firing after Dan Driscoll’s departure: ‘I have never witnessed more inept management’

Claire Carter · September 2, 2026 2:52 pm

Thune says ‘we’re going to need’ Trump to help with pricey Texas Senate race

Thune says ‘we’re going to need’ Trump to help with pricey Texas Senate race

Claire Carter · September 1, 2026 5:20 pm

No plans to deploy military to midterm polls, Gen. Dan Caine tells Slotkin

No plans to deploy military to midterm polls, Gen. Dan Caine tells Slotkin

Emily Hallas · August 31, 2026 11:05 pm

Talarico’s past comments agreeing Christians are villains won’t win Texas: Joe Concha

Talarico’s past comments agreeing Christians are villains won’t win Texas: Joe Concha

Mackenzie Chase · August 30, 2026 2:03 pm

Ted Cruz says ‘there will be a time’ to decide on 2028 White House run

Ted Cruz says ‘there will be a time’ to decide on 2028 White House run

Brady Knox · August 30, 2026 11:39 am

Ossoff joins colleagues in condemning Hasan Piker

Ossoff joins colleagues in condemning Hasan Piker

Claire Carter · August 27, 2026 10:59 am

Cruz says ‘I want to be president’ after rejecting Vance 2028 consensus

Cruz says ‘I want to be president’ after rejecting Vance 2028 consensus

Emily Hallas · August 26, 2026 5:45 pm

Hawley opens investigation into ‘unprecedented’ scale of Flock surveillance

Hawley opens investigation into ‘unprecedented’ scale of Flock surveillance

Claire Carter · August 26, 2026 4:40 pm

Fetterman more popular than McCormick among Pennsylvania Republicans: Poll

Fetterman more popular than McCormick among Pennsylvania Republicans: Poll

David Sivak · August 25, 2026 2:32 pm

Ted Cruz suggests GOP realignment coming after Trump leaves office

Ted Cruz suggests GOP realignment coming after Trump leaves office

Emily Hallas · August 25, 2026 1:40 pm

Talarico slams Paxton for corruption as polls show the Democrat with an edge

Talarico slams Paxton for corruption as polls show the Democrat with an edge

Emily Hallas · August 25, 2026 11:03 am

Third Dan Sullivan weighs in on unprecedented Alaska Senate race with endorsement

Third Dan Sullivan weighs in on unprecedented Alaska Senate race with endorsement

Emily Hallas · August 24, 2026 10:41 am

Thune and Schumer avoid recess travel blitz amid increasing unpopularity

Thune and Schumer avoid recess travel blitz amid increasing unpopularity

Lauren Green · August 21, 2026 7:00 am

Republican senator puts hold over all future Trump nominees over Biden-era wetlands policy

Republican senator puts hold over all future Trump nominees over Biden-era wetlands policy

Emily Hallas · August 20, 2026 3:47 pm

Darline Graham Nordone debate fumble spotlights questions on policy views

Darline Graham Nordone debate fumble spotlights questions on policy views

Ramsey Touchberry · August 19, 2026 4:15 pm

Rand Paul says he doesn’t understand the buzz over Mitch McConnell’s health

Rand Paul says he doesn’t understand the buzz over Mitch McConnell’s health

Molly Parks · August 19, 2026 11:30 am