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Fix the Senate confirmation process, don't steamroll it

President-elect Donald Trump's demand for a recess to allow his top appointees to take office without a confirmation vote would be a complete abdication of the Senate's constitutional advice and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Republican Eric Hovde concedes in Wisconsin Senate race

Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde announced that he is conceding in the Wisconsin Senate race after previously questioning the results. Decision Desk HQ/The Hill declared incumbent Sen. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Vance will introduce Gaetz, Hegseth to senators this week

Vice President-elect JD Vance will make the rounds with GOP senators later this week to introduce them to former-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s picks to head the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Lee to lead Senate Energy committee next year

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) will lead the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee next year. He’ll take over for the panel’s current top Republican, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), who will become ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Gaetz, Vance arrive at Capitol to meet with GOP senators

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Vice President-elect JD Vance arrived at the Capitol on Wednesday morning to meet with Republican senators who could make or break Gaetz’s nomination to serve as ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

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

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

Senate Homeland Security hearing with Wray and Mayorkas postponed

FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS ...

Senators react to Gaetz withdrawal and Hegseth allegations

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina responded to Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general by saying he would "not be a rubber stamp to his ...

Bob Casey Concedes to David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate Race

Mr. McCormick, a Republican former hedge-fund executive, toppled Mr. Casey, a three-term Democrat, in one of the nation’s top Senate races and biggest 2024 upsets.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Casey concedes to McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate race

Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) has conceded to Republican challenger Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania's Senate race on Thursday. “I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Senate reaches deal on stalled Biden judicial nominees

The Senate announced a deal Thursday to complete work on seven of President Biden’s nine stalled judicial nominees, who sparked an intense fight on the Senate floor this week. A Senate Democratic ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Sherrod Brown 'not dismissing' another Senate run

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) said he’s “not dismissing” another Senate run after he was defeated in his run for reelection this year. Brown spoke with CNN’s Manu Raju on Sunday, where he said he ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump backs Florida's chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress

He said that Jimmy Patronis has “been a wonderful friend to me.”

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Concerns ahead of Gabbard, Hegseth Senate confirmation hearings

Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill may have concerns that could come up during Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, CBS News' Scott ...

Key senators to watch in the Trump Cabinet nominee fights

Key senators who could vote against — or for — President-elect Donald Trump's nominees to fill out his Cabinet and other top jobs.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Crockett calls for border czar Homan to be confirmed by Senate

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) called for President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan to be confirmed by the Senate. “I do think that if they are going to implore him with the type of power ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

Ernst to head new Senate DOGE Caucus

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

US Senate, House and governor elections 2024: results from all 50 states as Republicans win Senate

Voters have elected a Republican majority in the Senate. They have also been electing members of the House of Representatives and state governors. Live 2024 presidential election results US ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Republican Senate candidate’s fire fighting company could go up in smoke

Preparing for office the Blackstone way

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Ottawa Senators Organization Signs Another Former Bruins Goalie

The signing suggests that Mads Sogaard's injury last week is probably going to be longer term.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Bob Casey zeroes in on 'greedflation' message in key Pennsylvania Senate race

Democrats in battleground Pennsylvania and nationally see the 'greedflation' argument as a way to combat Republican campaign attacks over inflation.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

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

"Three Meals": Texas Senate race tightens as voters head to the polls

"CBS Morning" series "Three Meals" heads to Texas, where a close race between Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred reflects a shifting political landscape. With Election Day just a week away, Omar ...

Two key Senate races narrow before Election Day

With Election Day quickly approaching, two key Senate races are narrowing. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" to take a look at how ...

What a ‘Tennessee Three’ Member Thinks She Can Achieve by Running for Senate

Gloria Johnson’s bid to unseat Senator Marsha Blackburn appears destined to fail, but she still sees an opening to start chipping away at Republican dominance in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Cruz tops Allred by 2 points in Texas Senate race polling

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is leading Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the Texas Senate race by 2 points in a new survey as Election Day looms. The poll, released Tuesday by The University of Texas at ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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 ...