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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith will not run for re-election in Minnesota
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., announced Thursday she won't run for re-election and will instead retire after the end of her term in 2026.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Sen. Andy Kim: Democrats may shut down government to oppose Trump 'if we have to'
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) weighs whether Democrats should consider a government shutdown to prevent President Trump’s legislative agenda from advancing ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Sen. Hagerty announces re-election bid
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) is running for reelection in 2026, ending speculation about a potential gubernatorial bid to succeed term-limited Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R). “I am pleased to announce ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Sen. Cassidy will vote to confirm Patel as FBI head
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to lead the FBI. Cassidy, the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions ...The Hill - 1d -
Extended interview: Sen. Tom Cotton on the dangers of China
In a wide-ranging interview, Sen. Tom Cotton, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil about the military, political and economic threats posed by ...CBS News - 1d -
Sen. Whitehouse on ‘king’ Trump: He’s a ‘royal pain in the a‑‑’
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) weighed in a day after President Trump called himself a king, arguing the president is a “royal pain.” Whitehouse joined CNN on Thursday and was asked about Trump’s ...The Hill - 3h -
Sen. Adam Schiff calls for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Friday called on several U.S. agencies to exempt seasonal wildland firefighters from the ongoing federal hiring freeze, as concerns about federal readiness for future ...NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Feb. 9 – NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Andy Kim and Amanda Gorman
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends President Trump’s plan for a Gaza takeover. Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) talks about Trump’s dismantling of USAID. Poet Amanda Gorman discusses book banning ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Sen. Bill Hagerty says he believes there is a "tremendous appetite" to dismantle USAID
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, an ally of President Trump, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes there is a "tremendous appetite" for Mr. Trump to dismantle and ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Sen. McConnell's health concerns raise questions over ability to serve
The recent concerns over the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are reigniting debate about when it's time for lawmakers to step aside. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the concerns.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith announces she won't seek reelection in 2026
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith (D) will not run for reelection in 2026, opening up a seat in the Democratic-leaning state, she announced Thursday. Smith said in a video posted to the social platform X ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Sen. Tina Smith won't run for reelection in Minnesota next year
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection next year.CBS News - 6d -
Full interview: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, who is in Germany for the Munich Security Conference. Watch ...CBS News - 4d -
Transcript: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 16, 2025.CBS News - 4d -
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton on China, TikTok and the risks he sees for America
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton talks with Tony Tony Dokoupil about his new book, "Seven Things You Can't Say About China," warning of threats ranging from TikTok's influence on children to what he sees ...CBS News - 1d -
Republican Sen. Murkowski raises concerns about Trump firings
Lawmakers are raising concerns about the Trump administration's growing federal layoffs. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska discusses its impact on her constituents and CBS News congressional ...CBS News - 18h -
Watch: Sen. Mitch McConnell announces on Senate floor he's not running for reelection
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection to the Senate after his current term. McConnell has been a U.S. senator from Kentucky since ...CBS News - 2h -
The Democratic Party is not dead yet
Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and persuasive message of change.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently
Representative Jake Auchincloss discusses how the Democratic Party can offer meaningful alternatives to voters.The New York Times - 2d -
Democrats lack a message and a messenger
They killed not one, but two Democratic 2024 presidential campaigns.The Hill - 2d -
A revived Democratic Leadership Council cannot save the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party is struggling to regain its popularity, and attempts to revive the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) are unlikely to succeed, as it is not the 1990s and the progressive ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk
It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Democratic senator: 'DOGE is now at the IRS'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Thursday that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are now examining the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), warning against access to U.S. taxpayer data. ...The Hill - 6d -
Democrats' headaches multiply in battle for Senate
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith’s (D) decision to not run for reelection in 2026 is adding another headache for Democrats trying to win back control of the Senate in two years. Smith became the second ...The Hill - 4d -
Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., on Sunday indicated that he's open to shutting down the government ahead of a key government funding deadline if the Trump administration continues reshaping the federal ...NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Transcript: Sen. Bill Hagerty on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 9, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Hagerty, Republican of Tennessee, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 9, 2025.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Current FDIC staffing shortages 'threaten the safety and soundness of the banking system'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the FDIC should evaluate whether the decision to rescind job offers to bank examiners threatens the stability of the banking system.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Sen. Durbin accuses Kash Patel of ordering FBI firings before confirmation as director
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, says he has highly credible information that Kash Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, something Patel denied in his ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Sen. Bill Cassidy sided with Trump on RFK Jr., but he still faces a tough primary race
Sen. Bill Cassidy publicly struggled with whether to back Robert F. Kennedy Jr.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
GOP Sen. Mullin: Trump is the only person who can force Putin to the table
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin said Trump has the capability to apply pressure to Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a deal to end the war in Ukraine.ABC News - 4d -
Sen. Tom Cotton says U.S. military needs authority to take down drones
In an interview about his new book, Sen. Tom Cotton says the U.S. needs stronger protections against unauthorized drone flights over military sites, calling the lack of authority to take them down ...CBS News - 1d -
House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.NBC News - Feb. 7 -
This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk
Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda
As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'
Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education
It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building
Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.NBC News - Feb. 9