Senate Democrats owe the nation a fight for Biden’s judicial nominees

These are the candidates running to lead the Democratic National Committee

The Democratic Party is looking for a new leader. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro breaks down who's running for Democratic National Committee chair and their plans for returning Democrats ...

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Watch Live: President Biden to make first remarks since Harris' loss to Trump

President Biden will address the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.

Biden to address nation after decisive Trump win

President Biden will address the nation Thursday following President-elect Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race. The president’s remarks are slated for 11 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Biden to nation: 'You can't love your country only when you win'

President Joe Biden stepped into the White House Rose Garden on Thursday to speak to the nation for the first time since his party's bruising defeat at the polls.

Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump

An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.

How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the next Senate Republican leader to allow "recess appointments." This would allow the White House to temporarily bypass confirmation votes for high-level ...

'I will fight for Arizona': Gallego wins Senate race defeating Kari Lake

Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego makes remarks after becoming the projected winner in the race for Arizona's Senate seat, beating Republican Kari Lake. He becomes Arizona's first Latino senator.

Hegseth says he's 'cleared' in sex assault case. The police report doesn't say that.

JD Vance returns to Capitol Hill today to accompany Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. There, he'll meet with GOP Senators to discuss his nomination.

Mitch McConnell Is Ready to Pick His Own Fights After Senate Leadership

The longest-serving Senate leader is relinquishing his post in the next Congress and planning to use his influence in ways that could put him at odds with President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Senate Democrat: 'I'm not freaking out' over Harris chances

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) tried to calm the nerves of Democrats heading into election week, saying Tuesday they're in a good spot as former President Trump and Vice President Harris head for the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Democratic Senate candidates hold slim leads in 3 battlegrounds: Polling

Democratic Senate candidates in three key battleground states hold slim leads, according to new polling. A CNN and SSRS survey released Wednesday found Democrats outperforming their Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Polls on US House and Senate races paint a worrying picture for Democrats

Numbers reflect a chilling reality for left-leaning Americans: Republicans have a decent shot at winning full control of Congress. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates As ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge

Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) will win reelection in the Sunshine State, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Scott held off a challenge from former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D), whom ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate after Democrats lose majority

Republicans win key seats and take back upper chamber in result that had been widely anticipated. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Democrat Tammy Baldwin defeats Hovde for third Senate term in Wisconsin

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) is projected to secure a third term in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Republican Eric Hovde and handing Democrats a key hold in a battleground ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump flips Nevada as Democrat Jacky Rosen holds on to state’s Senate seat

Trump’s win in the state gives him 301 electoral votes, even as Democratic incumbent is re-elected to US Senate. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has won his sixth battleground ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Republicans declare victory in hotly contested Pa. Senate race as final votes are counted

NBC News hasn't yet called the Senate race in Pennsylvania, where Republican Dave McCormick holds a narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.

Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego on future of Democratic party

Democrat Ruben Gallego beat Trump ally and Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's Senate race. He drew suport from Hispanic men, a group that drifted toward President-elect Donald Trump in Arizona and ...

Senate Democrat sees ‘a chance’ of more Ukraine funding in lame duck session

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Wednesday there is a chance that Congress could pass additional funding for Ukraine ahead of the transition to a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Senate Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general, calling the move a "red alert." “Listen, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism

The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.

Tech - Wired - November 14

Democratic senators: Second Trump term will still bring opportunities for climate action

Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), two of the Senate’s most aggressive advocates for action on climate change, said Friday that President-elect Trump's second term will be a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Democratic senators ask DOJ, Pentagon to investigate any Musk contact with Putin

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has taken on a large role in President-elect Donald Trump's orbit.

Democratic senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

A pair of Democratic senators called for a federal investigation into Elon Musk’s involvement in SpaceX’s federal contracts following reports the tech billionaire has been in regular contact with ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

House Democrat: Senators should have 'full information' before Gaetz vote

Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.), who sits on the House Ethics Committee, said he believes senators should have the “full information” about their investigation and report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories

Senate Democrats who pulled off victories even as President-elect Donald Trump won their states believe the Democratic Party can learn some lessons from their races as it grapples with losing ...

Politics - NBC News - November 19

Group of Senate Democrats demands action on unfulfilled vehicle safety measures

Among the outstanding provisions was an order from Congress that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration draft a new standard for the strength of vehicle seats.

Senate Democrats ask FBI for files on Gaetz sex trafficking probe

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray asking for “the complete evidentiary file” from the bureau's investigation into allegations of sex ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Why Are Latinos Fleeing Democrats? Arizona’s New Senator Offers Answers.

After a victorious Senate campaign, Ruben Gallego thinks others can follow his lead by signaling that they hear Latino voters’ economic pain. But repeating his success might not be so easy.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Democrats Split as Senate Rejects Bills to Block Weapons Transfers to Israel

The legislation failed resoundingly but highlighted a growing Democratic divide over whether the United States should withhold some weapons to register its disapproval of Israel’s war tactics.