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Politics | Congress

After Epic Failure, Growing Chorus Of Senators Signals It’s Time For McConnell To Go

McConnell sabotaged Republicans in the midterms, pulling spending from competitive candidates and even spending against Alaska's Tshibaka.

History | History

5 Famous Desks in the U.S. Senate

The historic moments that happened at these desks—and the Senate VIPs who sat behind them—mean that some have taken on lives of their own.

News | Abortion

Senate Republicans and Joe Manchin Block Bill to Legalize Abortion, Ahead of Supreme Court Decision

On Monday, the Senate narrowly voted against a bill that would have legally enshrined the practice of abortion, as the Supreme Court prepares to make a decision…

Politics | Politics

Sinema Wraps Filibuster Dagger in Dem Talking Points, Then Sticks It In

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) took to the Senate floor on Thursday and delivered a speech that could be described as having a little something for everyone. There was, however, one little something th...

News | The News

Sen. Bob Dole, WWII Veteran and Former Senate Majority Leader, Dead at 98

America lost an icon Sunday morning, with the passing of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole.

Politics | Congress

‘Dead On Arrival’: 45 Republican Senators Vote To Dismiss Second Trump Impeachment As Unconstitutional | The Daily W

Forty-five Republican senators voted in favor of a motion introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) on Tuesday to dismiss the impeachment article against former President Donald Trump as unconstitutional.

Politics | Politics

How the Senate Could Bar Donald Trump from Running for President in 2024

Can the Senate ban Donald Trump from running for president again in 2024 if he's convicted in an impeachment trial? Here's what to know about the disqualification process.

Politics | Leftists Are Insane

Leftists Call For Radical Legislation After Warnock Projected Win: End Filibuster, Pack The Courts

Democrats and leftists immediately called for radical legislative action to be taken to ram through the entire agenda of Democrat Joe Biden following Reverend Raphael Warnock's projected victory over Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R) in Georgia's runoff e

Politics | Politics

Romney supports holding a vote on next Supreme Court nominee

The announcement means Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has enough votes to move forward with Trump's pick.

News | Abortion

Senate Democrats Insist Babies Born After Abortions Should Be Left To Die

Why should one baby be given care while another is left to die? Sen. Joni Ernst asked the committee. Not one Democrat could answer the question.

News | The News

Report: Mitch McConnell Prepared to Start Impeachment Trial

Mitch McConnell is reportedly ready to begin the Senate's impeachment trial without an agreement with Democrats on witnesses.

News | The News

Mike Lee Uses Velociraptors, Tauntauns And Aquaman To Dismantle The Green New Deal

'A token of elite tribal identity'

News | The News

BREAKING: Ocasio-Cortez's ‘Green New Deal’ Fails In Senate. NO Senators Supported It.

Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-NY) "Green New Deal" overwhelmingly failed in the Senate on Tuesday when it was put to a vote, as not a single senator voted in support of it.

News | Abortion

Why You Can No Longer Be A Decent Person And A Democrat

Last night, Senate Democrats blocked a bill called the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. The media tells us that this was an “anti-abortion” bill.

News | News

Senate: No direct proof of conspiracy between Trump campaign, Russia

"We were never going to find a contract signed in blood saying, 'Hey Vlad, we're going to collude,'" one Democratic aide said.

Politics | BDS

Senate Democrats back BDS anti-Israel movement with filibuster of Mideast partnership bill

Angry at the government shutdown and peeved over attempts to stifle anti-Israeli boycotts, Senate Democrats on Tuesday filibustered a bill that would have strengthened U.S. relationships in the Middle East while punishing the anti-Israel boycott movement.

News | The News

Senate Judiciary Committee Report: 45 Interviews, Zero Evidence To Corroborate Claims Against Kavanaugh | Daily Wire

On Friday, the Senate Judiciary Committee released a 414-page document presenting its summary report and exhibits regarding the allegations of sexual misconduct against now-Supreme Court Justice Brett

News | The News

Senate Judiciary Committee Report: Man Told Investigators Christine Blasey Ford May Have Based Kavanaugh Story On 1982 Encounter With Him

A little D-1 diversion for us! The Senate Judiciary Committee Report on the Ford/Kavanaugh hearings contains an interview with a man who believes that Christine Blasey Ford may have based her story on an incident that occurred between them in 1982. Only i

News | The News

Lindsey Graham to take DNA test to find Native American roots: 'I think I can beat' Elizabeth Warren

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is ready to show up Sen. Elizabeth Warren, saying Tuesday he plans to take a DNA test to find out whether he has more Native American heritage than she does.

Politics | Op-Ed

It didn't start with Merrick Garland: Trump should now nominate Miguel Estrada to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals

In addition to a political and judicial victory, Estrada’s re-nomination would also send a powerful message to Democrats that the way to victory isn’t smears, obstruction, or crazy tactics.

Politics | Politics

John McCain, war hero and giant of the Senate, dies at 81 | TheHill

John McCain, a giant of the Senate who survived years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam to become a leading actor on the political stage for decades, has died.

News | News

AIPAC Hails Key Pro-Israel Provisions of Annual Defense Funding Bill Passed by Senate | Jewish & Israel News Algemei

The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act passed by the Senate on Wednesday contains a number of key pro-Israel...

Politics | Politics

John McCain’s Last Fight - POLITICO Magazine

The Arizona senator’s twilight struggle with Donald Trump is so bitter because they’re more alike than you think.

Politics | Politics

Aging senators ask 'Mr. Zuckerberg' for tech support in hilarious Senate hearing meme

The internet roasted clueless lawmakers during Mark Zuckerberg's Senate hearing.

Politics | Other Politics

California Democratic Party declines to endorse Dianne Feinstein for re-election

The rebuke of Dianne Feinstein by party delegates comes even though the 25-year incumbent has led polls by wide margins.

Politics | Politics

Vote explainer: Can Republicans still pass the bill if senators are absent?

Senate Republicans are working to shore up enough votes within their caucus to pass tax reform next week, even in the unlikely but possible scenario that two Republican senators are absent for the big vote.

Politics | Op-Ed

My Party Is in Denial About Donald Trump

We created him, and now we're rationalizing him. When will it stop?

Politics | Politics

19 seconds of drama: McCain's vote

After debating into early hours of the morning, Senator McCain shocked his colleagues by voting "no" on the "skinny repeal" of Obamacare. CNN's Brooke Baldwin points out the various reactions across the room.

Politics | Politics

Inside the failed secret mission to save the filibuster

A group of senators secretly tried to negotiate an end to the Senate's decade-long judicial wars. But distrust ran too deep.

Politics | Other Politics

Here's why the 2018 Senate election will be crucial for President Trump and his Democratic foes - LA Times

In the partisan battle zone that is Washington, there is one conquest that could turn the fight decisively in Republicans ’ favor: winning 60 seats in the U.S. Senate.