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NHL Star Power Index: Nathan MacKinnon reaches 1,000 career points, Dylan Cozens starts hot start in Ottawa
Defenseman Brandon Montour also recently made history for the KrakenCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Senators face ‘two difficult choices’ over crunch to avoid government shutdown, says Dem. senator
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) says on Meet the Press NOW he’s a “hell no” on the House bill as Senate Democrats debate strategy with a government funding deadline hours away.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina
Democrats are eager to see former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) jump into the Tar Heel State’s Senate race next year, seeing him as the most formidable challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
The Senate Voted to Avoid a Shutdown
Also, the advance of A.G.I. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
China hits Canada with retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products
Beijing accuses Ottawa of ‘discriminatory’ levies on electric vehiclesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
EU and Canada retaliate after Trump’s metals tariffs take effect
Brussels and Ottawa hit tens of billions of dollars' worth of US imports with leviesFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Ocasio-Cortez warns Senate Democrats over advancing stopgap spending measure
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) urged her Democratic colleagues in the Senate to vote against the House-passed stopgap spending measure, warning them to be weary of "procedural games." “It ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Evening Report — Senate Democrats under pressure over stopgap
Presented by National Council on Aging {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Senate Dems under pressure over stopgap THE PRESSURE IN CONGRESS has shifted to Senate Democrats, ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Here's who could run for Shaheen's Senate seat in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) kicked off an open race for her Senate seat with her announcement Wednesday that she would not seek another term in office. Shaheen’s announcement makes her ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Shaheen needles Scott Brown over potential GOP Senate bid
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) needled her former rival Scott Brown over his status as a former Massachusetts senator on Wednesday as he weighs a bid to replace her in the Senate. “You ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Watch live: Jeffries speaks as Senate Democrats face funding bill vote
House Democratic leaders are slated to hold a press conference as their counterparts in the Senate face down a nail-biter vote on government funding. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Schumer faces Democratic fury as Senate clears path to avert shutdown
Presented by National Council on Aging — Democrats are raging against Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer hours before a shutdown deadline. {beacon} Evening Report Friday, March 14 | By Jonathan ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Likely Michigan Senate candidate: It's time for Schumer to step back
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D), a likely candidate for her state's open U.S. Senate seat, said she thinks it’s time for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to step back. “I ...The Hill - 2d -
After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Senators to Trump Social Security nominee: 'You will be responsible' if benefits are interrupted
As the Social Security Administration cuts staff, that could impact the agency's ability to pay millions of benefit checks each month, Democratic senators warn.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate minority leader said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure, which requires 60 to pass.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'
A GOP senator says President Trump's tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and Trump knows but the goal is to create open markets and long-term fairnessThe Hill - Mar. 13 -
Senate takes first vote on GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume
The Senate is expected to take a procedural vote Friday afternoon on a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, sidestepped questions from senators on whether he supports significant Medicaid cuts.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defends his vote with Republicans to keep the government open and his position as leader in an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday.ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Senate GOP not planning to rubber-stamp DOGE cuts in 2026 funding
Senate Republicans aren’t planning to be a rubber stamp for President Trump’s sweeping operation to shrink the federal government as lawmakers look to fiscal 2026 funding. Conservatives in both ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution
A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation resigned under fire Thursday after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Senate Democrats press Trump to work with Congress on TikTok ban
A group of Senate Democrats asked President Trump on Monday to disclose the administration's efforts to keep TikTok online and called for the White House to actively work with Congress to avoid ...The Hill - 3d -
Frank Bisignano, Trump’s Pick to Lead Social Security Administration, Faces Senators
Frank Bisignano, who pledged to improve customer service, told Senate Democrats he had “never thought about” making the agency private.The New York Times - 2d -
Senate Republicans warm to hiking the debt limit in their sweeping party-line bill
Senate Republicans are warming up to the idea of including a debt ceiling increase in their big party-line bill to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda.NBC News - 1d -
Top GOP senator seeks watchdog probe into Signal chat leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the panel is seeking an expedited inspector general report on the Signal chat leak.CBS News - 1d -
Watch live: Senate Commerce panel convenes hearing on DCA crash
The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation is holding a hearing Thursday morning focused on the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) probe into the deadly crash ...The Hill - 23h -
Senate Republican chair challenges Trump over emergency funding move
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), the head of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, and her Democratic counterpart are challenging the Trump administration’s handling of emergency funding ...The Hill - 17h -
Senate braces for high-stakes ruling that will decide the fate of Trump's tax cuts
Senators are expecting to receive a consequential decision that will shape whether Republicans can make President Donald Trump’s expiring tax cuts permanent.NBC News - 16h -
Senate braces for high-stakes ruling that will decide the fate of Trump's tax cuts
Senators are expecting to receive a consequential decision that will shape whether Republicans can make President Donald Trump’s expiring tax cuts permanent.NBC News - 16h -
Senate braces for high-stakes ruling that will decide the fate of Trump's tax cuts
Senators are expecting to receive a consequential decision that will shape whether Republicans can make President Donald Trump’s expiring tax cuts permanent.NBC News - 16h -
Top GOP senator seeks watchdog probe into Signal chat leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, penned a letter seeking an expedited inspector general report on the Signal chat leak.CBS News - 15h -
Top GOP senator seeks watchdog probe into Signal chat leak
Sen. Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, penned a letter seeking an expedited inspector general report on the Signal chat leak.CBS News - 15h -
Senate braces for high-stakes ruling that will decide the fate of Trump's tax cuts
Senators are expecting to receive a consequential decision that will shape whether Republicans can make President Donald Trump’s expiring tax cuts permanent.NBC News - 16h -
Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending
Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power to “pick and choose” what to fund.The New York Times - 13h -
Top Senate Republican Protests Trump Bid to Withhold Spending
Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, joined top Democrats in insisting that the president does not have the power to “pick and choose” what to fund.The New York Times - 11h -
House Democrats bash Senate colleagues for backing GOP spending bill: ‘Huge slap in the face’
House Democrats are furious at their fellow Democrats in the Senate for supporting a Republican spending bill, saying Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other aisle-hopping senators are ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Government funding bill passes House 217-213, heads to Senate for vote
The House narrowly passed a six-month funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week. The measure’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, where several Democrats will be ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
House spending bill to avert shutdown faces hurdles in Senate
House Speaker Mike Johnson was able to squeeze a short-term government funding bill through a vote by a slimmest of margins. Attention now turns to the senators across the hall with a government ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
House GOP narrowly passes spending bill, now heads to Senate
House Republicans on Tuesday narrowly passed a spending bill just days before the deadline of a government shutdown. The bill now goes to the Senate where it will need support from Democrats in ...NBC News - Mar. 12