Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks

The 9 GOP senators who could derail Trump’s Cabinet picks

Multiple Republican senators are looming as potential obstacles to President-elect Trump's controversial Cabinet picks, especially his two most polarizing choices: former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

JD Vance Courts Senators With Matt Gaetz, Controversial Cabinet Pick

Vice President-elect JD Vance was on Capitol Hill with Matt Gaetz, the former representative whom President-elect Donald J. Trump wants as his attorney general.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Here Are the GOP Senators Best Positioned to Take on Trump

These are the Republican lawmakers who, by dint of age, independence or unusual constituencies, could provide a crucial check on Trump’s dictatorial ambitions.

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Trump's defense secretary pick faces new headwind, meets with senators

As Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, tried to build support among senators, he faced a newly released police report about an alleged sexual assault. Hegseth said the ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

D.C. senator picks issue with Indiana's 'bought' 10-0 team

Indiana barreling into a late November game with Big Ten title and playoff stakes on the line should be held up as a reason why college football is better because of NIL and the transfer portal.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

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

The senators who will determine the fate of Trump's Cabinet picks: From the Politics Desk

Meet the Republican and Democratic senators will will determine whether Trump's Cabinet picks will be confirmed next year.

Gold plunges 3% as Trump Treasury pick and potential Israel-Hezbollah truce fuel risk-on mood

A potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement and Bessent's appointment were the key contributors to the bullion selloff, experts said.

Business - CNBC - 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

Cornyn pledges to give GOP colleagues more power over Senate floor

Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), who is locked in an intense three-way race to become the next Senate majority leader, is pledging to Republican senators that he will give them more opportunity to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.

Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest

Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.

Pence calls on Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination over abortion views

Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging GOP senators to reject President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) because of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Senate set for late night as battle over judicial nominees rages on

The Senate is set for a late night on Wednesday, as Democrats attempt to shepherd through a number of judicial nominees to fill vacancies weeks before they hand over control of the upper chamber to ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Gaetz, Vance meet with undecided GOP senators over AG selection

Matt Gaetz and Vice President-elect JD Vance met with GOP senators who have not committed to confirming Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

House, Senate GOP battle over length of Trump tax cut extension

House Republicans are pushing back on Senate GOP negotiators over how long to extend President-elect Trump’s tax cuts, which are due to expire at the end of 2025. Sources familiar with the early ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Senate panel rips airlines over rising ‘junk’ fees

The Senate’s Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in a new report is slamming airlines for relying on “junk fees,” saying carriers are extracting large amounts of money from ...