Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
Senate Narrowly Halts Attempt To Overturn Biden’s VA Abortion Rule
Senate Narrowly Halts Attempt To Overturn Biden’s VA Abortion Rule Kate Anderson on April 19, 2023 The Senate voted 48 to 51 Wednesday to deny an act that would have struck down…
Dianne Feinstein Asks To Step Down From Key Senate Committee
Dianne Feinstein Asks To Step Down From Key Senate Committee Mary Lou Masters on April 13, 2023 Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from…
Republican Businessman Files Paperwork To Run For Senate Against Ohio Dem
Republican Businessman Files Paperwork To Run For Senate Against Ohio Dem Mary Lou Masters on April 11, 2023 Republican businessman Bernie Moreno filed paperwork Monday to run for Senate in Ohio, making…
Arizona GOP Sheriff Files Paperwork To Run For Senate
Arizona GOP Sheriff Files Paperwork To Run For Senate Mary Lou Masters on April 10, 2023 Arizona Republican Sheriff Mark Lamb has filed the paperwork to run for Senate in 2024, according…
Swing-State Senate Democrat Announces Reelection Bid
Swing-State Senate Democrat Announces Reelection Bid Mary Lou Masters on April 5, 2023 Nevada Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen announced Wednesday she is running for a second term in 2024. Rosen, who served…
Top Senate Democrat Suggests Leveraging Funding To Drive Supreme Court Ethics Reform
Top Senate Democrat Suggests Leveraging Funding To Drive Supreme Court Ethics Reform Katelynn Richardson on April 3, 2023 Senate Appropriations subcommittee chair Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen intends to use his…
Florida Senate President Denies Draft Elections Bill Will Greenlight DeSantis’ Presidential Run
Florida Senate President Denies Draft Elections Bill Will Greenlight DeSantis’ Presidential Run Mary Lou Masters on March 31, 2023 The Florida Senate President said the draft elections shell bill filed Thursday won’t…
Senate Call To Investigate Whale Deaths Omits Any Mention Of Offshore Wind
Nino Cambria on March 29, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – Democratic senators from four states sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tuesday, calling on them to investigate…
Senate Votes To Overturn Expansive Biden Water Regulation
Senate Votes To Overturn Expansive Biden Water Regulation Katelynn Richardson on March 29, 2023 The Senate voted 53-43 Wednesday to overturn the Biden administration’s “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule, which…
Senate Votes To Overturn Presidential War Authorizations Against Iraq
Senate Votes To Overturn Presidential War Authorizations Against Iraq Micaela Burrow on March 29, 2023 The Senate voted Wednesday 66-30 to repeal a pair of resolutions allowing the president to conduct military…
California Bill To Cap Oil Profits Approved By State Senate Committee
California Bill To Cap Oil Profits Approved By State Senate Committee John Hugh DeMastri on March 23, 2023 A California bill sponsored by Governor Gavin Newsom that would cap the profits of…
Senate Clears Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by…
Senate Clears Corrado Bill That Encourages Participation in State Water Assistance Program
The New Jersey Senate cleared legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would help more struggling households receive assistance with their water bills.…
Senate Approves Bucco Bill Honoring New Jersey Military Veteran
The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Anthony M. Bucco that designates a portion of Interstate Highway Route 287 as the Warren E. Wilhide Interchange.…
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Won’t Run For Senate In 2024
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Won’t Run For Senate In 2024 Mary Lou Masters on March 20, 2023 Former Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Monday he will not run for Senate…
Senate Overcomes Major Hurdle In Repealing The President’s War Authorizations In Iraq
Senate Overcomes Major Hurdle In Repealing The President’s War Authorizations In Iraq Micaela Burrow on March 16, 2023 The Senate completed a procedural vote in favor of repealing a pair of authorizations…
Senate Unanimously Votes To Declassify Intel On COVID-19 Origins
Senate Unanimously Votes To Declassify Intel On COVID-19 Origins Katelynn Richardson on March 2, 2023 The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday on a bill that requires the Director of National Intelligence to declassify…
‘Demographic Diversity’: Senate Confirms Fourth Biden Judicial Nominee This Week
‘Demographic Diversity’: Senate Confirms Fourth Biden Judicial Nominee This Week Katelynn Richardson on March 1, 2023 The Senate confirmed a fourth Biden judicial nominee this week, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting…
Sen. Mike Lee Torches Key World Ally On Senate Floor For ‘Unjustly’ Imprisoning Navy Lieutenant
Sen. Mike Lee Torches Key World Ally On Senate Floor For ‘Unjustly’ Imprisoning Navy Lieutenant Mary Lou Masters on March 1, 2023 Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah demanded Japan return imprisoned…
‘Precious Tax Dollars’: Idaho Senate Rejects School Choice Program Over Whopping $45 Million Cost
‘Precious Tax Dollars’: Idaho Senate Rejects School Choice Program Over Whopping $45 Million Cost Reagan Reese on February 28, 2023 The Idaho Senate rejected a school choice bill on Monday that would…