US Senate
Witkoff, Rubio brief Congress in first-ever meeting since signing of US-Iran MoU
Bipartisan lawmakers pressed the administration officials on issues such as lifting sanctions on Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate rejects motion to limit Trump's war power in Iran day after voting yes on similar resolution
Trump slams Senate's Iran resolution as 'meaningless,' attacks its GOP defenders
Republican-majority US Senate votes to curb Trump's powers in Iran war
On This Day in 2021: January 6 US Capitol insurrection riots
Conspiracies surrounding the election, spread and promoted by Trump and many right-wing news outlets, led hundreds of people to surround the US Capitol and destroy federal property.
US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects
The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.
Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says
Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.
US Senate to hold vote Thursday on Republican healthcare plan
The Republican-proposed alternative plan aims to address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies
US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China
"Denying Beijing access to (the best American) AI chips is essential to our national security," Republican Senator Pete Ricketts said in a statement.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy
All 12 committee Republicans supported Kaploun, while only two Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada, joined them.
US lawmakers want war powers vote after Trump pledges Venezuela attack 'soon'
After Trump told reporters repeatedly that a land attack would start "very soon," a group of senators filed a resolution to block US military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.
NASA nominee Isaacman returns to Senate, stressing urgency on US lunar strategy
"Last time I sat before you, I introduced myself, my qualifications, and the challenges and opportunities ahead," Jared Isaacman said. "This time, I bring a message of urgency."
US senator pushes ban on dual citizenship, creating uncertainty for Israeli-Americans, olim
Proposing Senator Moreno was born in Bogota, Colombia, and emigrated to the United States with his family as a child. At 18, he became a citizen and renounced his Colombian citizenship.
US Senator Fetterman home after fall and brief hospitalization
Senator John Fetterman is back home after a fall caused by a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, requiring 20 stitches. He thanked UPMC and said he will return to work in DC soon.
