GOP senator: People in agriculture 'get a little nervous' about tariffs

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) voiced support for President Trump's tariff policies Thursday, even as she acknowledged the agricultural community can get "a little nervous" about the topic, which has ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk

Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.

Politico - Mar. 13

Dr. Oz to face Senate hearing over nomination to head Medicare, Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the former surgeon and television host, was nominated to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Top Senate Democrat to back Republican bill to avert shutdown

Chuck Schumer warns that failure to pass measure will open door to Trump power grab

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Sununu says he'd win NH Senate race if he runs

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “My biggest fear is that I ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Ridly Greig: The Ottawa Senators Agigtator Who Thrives In Big Moments

Monday night's game against the Red Wings had its fill of noteworthy moments.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Senators Grill Dr. Oz on Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Changes

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity, dodged queries about Republican plans to cut health insurance for the poor, and emerged unscathed on his ties to major industries.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

State senator and longtime trucker on potential Alaska-bound toll

Canada's British Columbia is proposing a law that would allow the province to toll U.S. trucks using its roads to travel to Alaska. Alaska Republican State Sen. Robert Myers joins "The Daily ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

US Senate passes stop-gap funding bill to avert government shutdown

Democrats led by Chuck Schumer paved the way for passage of Republican measure

Financial Times - Mar. 15

GOP senator weighs in on Trump’s 1798 immigration law, judge’s attempt to block it

Republican Sen. Mike Rounds (S.D.) appeared Sunday on CNN, where he spoke about President Trump’s decision to invoke a 1798 immigration law and a federal judge’s attempt to block it. On Saturday, ...

The Hill - Mar. 16

Man charged in US Capitol attack announces run for Senate in Florida

Jake Lang, charged with attacking police during riot and pardoned by Trump, seeks to fill seat Marco Rubio’s old seat. US politics live – latest updates A man accused of battling police with a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Canadiens snap Senators' 6-game winning streak with victory

Josh Anderson scored twice, including an empty-netter, while Lane Hutson and Christian Dvorak also had goals for Montreal. Brendan Gallagher added a second into the empty net and Sam Montembeault ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

The Cheat Sheet: Will The Ottawa Senators Advance Past The First Round?

The time of the week has arrived for a fresh look at the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Higgins turns down run for Cassidy's Louisiana Senate seat

Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) will not run for Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) seat next year after raising speculation that he might, he announced Thursday. Higgins noted several polls from the GOP ...

The Hill - Mar. 20

GOP senator: Schumer 'about as popular as chlamydia' among Democrats

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) applauded Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for voting in favor of the GOP-authored continuing resolution (CR) while noting the sharp division it drove between the ...

The Hill - Mar. 20

Senate Democrat questions what Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez have 'actually done'

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D) revealed some of her frustration with progressives who are criticizing mainstream Democrats for not doing enough to oppose President Trump during a fiery town hall ...

The Hill - Mar. 21

Chuck Schumer rejects calls to step down as Senate Democratic leader

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed that he won't step aside as the chamber's top Democrat after criticism of his move to help pass a Republican funding bill.

NBC News - 5d

GOP senator says it’s not honest to say ‘we’re not going to touch’ Social Security

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) says he believes conversations need to happen around changes to Social Security as Elon Musk suggests cuts to entitlements.

NBC News - 5d

Sherrod Brown, Weighing a 2026 Senate Bid, Starts a Workers’ Group

Mr. Brown, the Ohio Democrat who lost his race for re-election last year, is forming the Dignity of Work Institute, which will highlight workers’ struggles.

The New York Times - 4d

Senate ‘must act’ on House budget, GOP leaders insist

Politico - 4d

Schumer should ‘of course’ remain as top Senate Democrat, Pelosi says

Politico - 3d

Schumer should ‘of course’ remain as top Senate Democrat, Pelosi says

Politico - 3d

Republican senators break ranks to call for investigation of Signal leak scandal

Senior GOP figures warn of potential ‘significant political problem’ for Trump administration in rare sign of unrest. US politics live – latest news updates In rare signs of unrest, top ...

The Guardian - 2d

Watch incoming SEC chair Paul Atkins’ Senate confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump's nominee for chair of the SEC faces questions from the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Thursday morning.

CNBC - 1d

Watch incoming SEC chair Paul Atkins’ Senate confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump's nominee for chair of the SEC faces questions from the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Thursday morning.

CNBC - 1d

Senate Republican questions FDA chief on counterfeit weight loss drugs

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) wants the Food and Drug Administration to look into foreign-made active pharmaceutical ingredients he says are being included in online weight loss drugs. In a letter to ...

The Hill - 1d

GOP senators expect White House to send spending cuts — eventually

Politico - 1d

Senate Republican questions FDA chief on counterfeit weight loss drugs

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) wants the Food and Drug Administration to look into foreign-made active pharmaceutical ingredients he says are being included in online weight loss drugs. In a letter to ...

The Hill - 1d

GOP senators expect White House to send spending cuts — eventually

Politico - 1d

GOP senator: Stefanik putting Trump's agenda 'above her own ambitions'

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said Thursday that Elise Stefanik is putting the Trump administration’s agenda above her own political ambitions hours after the president announced he would pull her as the ...

The Hill - 1d

GOP senator: Stefanik putting Trump's agenda 'above her own ambitions'

Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said Thursday that Elise Stefanik is putting the Trump administration’s agenda above her own political ambitions hours after the president announced he would pull her as the ...

The Hill - 1d