Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) spoke on the Senate floor. farewell speech In it, he appealed to elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. Romney, who also served as Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate, said in his speech, “My life's work is group work.” Romney praised the passage of bipartisan […]
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say President-elect Trump's pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, faces an extremely tough road to Senate confirmation, with his bleak outlook communicated directly to Trump's transition team. He said he is currently considering other options. Senate officials say there is likely a “firm no” bloc in the Senate Republican conference, including Sens. Susan […]
Schumer Unanimously Re-Elected As Senate Democrat Leader, Despite Party Losing Control Of Upper Chamber
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Majority Whip Dick Durbin, Republican No. 2, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (R), and Sen. Cory Booker speak with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on December 3, 2024. (Leftist 2nd leg)). Schumer was re-elected as Democratic Senate Minority Leader in the Dec. 3 election to determine leadership positions for the […]
Enraged voters pack meeting on illegal vote counting in PA Senate race: 'Resign today!'
Fox News’ Nate Foy reports on the latest in the Pennsylvania Senate election, and Bucks County Republican committee chair … source
Incoming GOP Senate majority leader unveils legislative agenda for Trump administration’s 1st 30 days
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) is developing a legislative roadmap for 2025, with plans to pass a huge bill within the first month of his new administration. . Thune laid out his legislative priorities at the Republican conference on Tuesday, telling colleagues he intends to move quickly on budget reconciliation bills for border […]
Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director Meets with Open Minds, Support in Senate GOP
Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, has been privately announced as some Republican senators have already endorsed him, and others have shown openness. Once we have solid footing, we can begin the approval process. Allbritton Journalism Institute (NOTUS) reported On Monday night, all Republican senators appeared to be at least approaching Patel's […]
Senate Democrats name top leadership positions after losing chamber majority
Senate Democrats held a closed election Tuesday morning to decide who will fill the top leadership positions for the next two years, most notably the No. 3 position held by a retiring longtime lawmaker. It was to bury it. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D.N.Y.) was unanimously reelected, maintaining his position as the top Democrat […]
Senate confirms promotion of general in Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who went viral for his night-vision photo showing the last American soldiers escaping from Kabul, Afghanistan, was secretly confirmed by the Senate on Monday to lead U.S. forces in Europe and Africa. Donahue, who led the 82nd Airborne Division during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, was selected by President Biden for […]
Senate Democrats to hold leadership elections after losing chamber majority
Democratic senators plan to hold leadership elections to fill the top posts in Congress within two months after Republicans lose their Senate majority in the 2024 elections. The election is scheduled to be held at the Capitol on Tuesday morning and will focus on who will fill the No. 3 position, which was previously held […]
Senate Democrat: California will use tax dollars to help migrants facing Trump 'threats'
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said California is giving taxpayer dollars to immigrants who need “legal aid, legal advice, legal assistance” due to “threats” under President-elect Trump's administration. He said he was prepared to use tax money. “If the first Trump administration is any indication, we know that there continues to be a lot of fear […]