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 Passes Foreign Aid Package, Bill That Could Ban TikTok
The Democratic-controlled Senate voted to pass House Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s foreign aid supplemental on Tuesday that provides billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as language that…
Senate Votes To Reauthorize Warrantless Surveillance Tool Minutes After It Expired
The United States Senate voted to reauthorize a surveillance tool early Saturday morning, despite objections from conservative and left-wing members. The bill to reauthorize Section 702 passed by a 60-34 vote after…
Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
The Democratic-held Senate voted on Wednesday to dismiss both articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas. The House voted to impeach Mayorkas on Feb. 13 over his handling…
Senate Dem Targets Conservative Activist Leonard Leo With Subpoena
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin delivered a subpoena to conservative activist Leonard Leo on Thursday as part of the committee’s investigation into Leo’s interactions with Supreme Court justices. Democrats on the…
Three Senate Dems Vote With Republicans To Dismantle Plank Of Biden’s EV Agenda
Three Senate Democrats crossed the aisle on Wednesday to vote against a plank of the Biden administration’s electric vehicle (EV) agenda. Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Sherrod Brown of Ohio…
‘We’ve Got A Major Problem’: Senate Dems Say The Border Isn’t Secure But Defend Mayorkas For Saying Otherwise
Several Democratic senators admitted to the Daily Caller News Foundation Tuesday that the U.S.-Mexico border isn’t secure, but defended Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ previous claim to the contrary. Mayorkas was impeached…
GOP Senate Candidates Gunning For Battleground Seats Largely Endorse Trump’s Abortion Stance
Several Republican Senate candidates vying to flip Democratic-held seats in 2024 voiced support for former President Donald Trump’s abortion stance he announced on Monday, arguing that the procedure’s restrictions should be left…
New Jersey Senate Candidate Blames Earthquake on Climate Crisis
A candidate running for Senate in New Jersey attributed Friday’s east coast earthquake to climate change. Christina Khalil, who is running for a Senate seat in New Jersey as a member of…
Cook Political Report Delivers More Bad News About Dems’ 2024 Senate Map
The Cook Political Report moved Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen’s seat to the “Toss Up” column for 2024 on Wednesday, further dampening the party’s chances of holding its majority in the upper…
Trump Makes Major Endorsement In Swing-State Senate Race
Former President Donald Trump endorsed businessman Eric Hovde’s candidacy for the Senate in Wisconsin during a campaign rally on Tuesday. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has frequently boosted Republican primary candidates…
Ted Cruz’s Senate Opponent Says He Supports Israel—But Several Of His Donors Are Pro-Palestinian Activists
Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas, who is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz in November’s election, has publicly supported Israel while also receiving donations from several pro-Palestinian activists. Following the Oct. 7 terrorist…
Kentucky Republicans Pass Bill Stripping Dem Gov Of Power To Temporarily Fill Vacant Senate Seats
The Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill Thursday that strips Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of the power to temporarily appoint people to vacant U.S. Senate seats. Kentucky’s senior U.S. senator is currently…
As Summer Nears, Free Beach Access for Veterans Bill Stalls in New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, NJ — Senator Robert W. Singer has sponsored a bill that seeks to ensure veterans receive free access to New Jersey’s shore municipalities’ beaches and recreational facilities. That bill has stalled…
Wife of New Jersey Governor Drops Out of Senate Race as Line Battle Looms
TRENTON, NJ – With the party line on the line in the state of New Jersey, the wife of Governor Phil Murphy, Tammy has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate…
Senate Reaches Deal To Pass Spending Bill, But Misses Shutdown Deadline
Senate Reaches Deal To Pass Spending Bill, But Misses Shutdown Deadline Arjun Singh on March 23, 2024 The Senate reached a deal to pass a consolidated spending bill late Friday but failed…
DCNF, Judicial Watch Ask Delaware Court To Reopen Case Seeking Biden’s Senate Records Following Special Counsel Report
DCNF, Judicial Watch Ask Delaware Court To Reopen Case Seeking Biden’s Senate Records Following Special Counsel Report Katelynn Richardson on March 22, 2024 The Daily Caller News Foundation and Judicial Watch asked…
GOP Faces Stiff Financial Battle In Key Senate Race After Costly Primary
GOP Faces Stiff Financial Battle In Key Senate Race After Costly Primary Robert Schmad on March 20, 2024 Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno won the Ohio Republican Senate primary in a strong showing…
Larry Hogan Leads Rivals By Double Digits In Maryland Senate Race: POLL
Larry Hogan Leads Rivals By Double Digits In Maryland Senate Race: POLL Arjun Singh on March 20, 2024 Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland is ahead of two Democratic challengers in…
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Ohio Senate Primary To Take On Vulnerable Dem Senator
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Ohio Senate Primary To Take On Vulnerable Dem Senator Mary Lou Masters on March 19, 2024 Republican businessman Bernie Moreno won the Ohio Senate primary Tuesday evening with the…
New Jersey Period Equity Bill Advances in New Jersey Senate
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey takes a significant step towards period equity with the recent Senate approval of legislation mandating the establishment of menstrual equity task forces across public universities. Spearheaded by…