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RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa's health chief says
Samoa’s top health official has denounced as “a complete lie” remarks that Robert FABC News - 1h -
Democratic senators say they have 'grave concerns' over RFK Jr.'s potential financial conflicts
Two Democratic senators on the committee that will get to decide whether to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination say his recent financial disclosure filing gave them “grave concern” about ...NBC News - 5h -
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This Republican Senator Says Trump Needs to Hear Dissent. Will He Speak Up?
Senator John Curtis prides himself on collaborating with people who disagree with him. But with a Republican trifecta in place, it’s not clear whether Mitt Romney’s successor will follow in his ...The New York Times - 1d -
Senate confirms Burgum as Interior secretary
The Senate confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior secretary Thursday in a 79-18 vote, with the majority of Senate Democrats joining every Republican in the chamber. Burgum, a ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate confirms Zeldin to be EPA administrator
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He was confirmed in a 56-42 vote. Democrats Mark Kelly (Ariz.), John ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats win control of Minnesota Senate
Democratic candidate Doron Clark is projected to win a special election for a vacant Minnesota Senate seat, giving Democrats control of the upper chamber, according to Decision Desk HQ. Clark, who ...The Hill - 5d -
Senator Gary Peters, Michigan Democrat, Says He Won’t Run Again in 2026
His decision makes the Senate map even tougher for Democrats: They will need to defend an open seat in a battleground state that President Trump carried in 2024. And Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ruled out ...The New York Times - 6d -
'He'll go down': RFK Jr. nomination won't pass Senate, O'Reilly says
There are limits to President Donald Trump's control of Republicans in Congress, Bill O'Reilly says.The Hill - 6d -
Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate
The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault, sources say
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Hegseth clears key Senate hurdle
Presented by Lockheed Martin — Two GOP senators said they will not support President Trump's Defense pick Pete Hegseth, who can only afford to lose three Republican votes and still clinch the ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.Politico - Jan. 21 -
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
The move clears the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days.Politico - Jan. 21 -
Democratic senator says it’s 'probably time' to look at pardon system
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Monday he's unsure whether “the extent of the pardons” granted by former President Biden was “necessary.” Murphy told reporters that he has “real sympathy for ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Johnson says ‘we will enforce the law’ on TikTok ban, 2 GOP senators break with Trump on extension
Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday dispelled the notion that President-elect Donald Trump would bring TikTok back early in his second term without the company's willingness to sell to a U.S.-based owner.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Democratic senator says he is currently a no on Bondi: ‘I am trying to be fair’
Democratic Senator Chris Coons (Del.) said after Wednesday’s hearing on President-elect Trump’s attorney general pick Pam Bondi he will currently vote no, but he wants “to be fair.” Coons joined ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Ottawa Senators Owner Michael Andlauer Says Belleville Senators Are Here To Stay
Andlauer tells TSN, "Belleville is there to stay, I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time in Belleville"Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Senate Whip John Barrasso says GOP to "work around the clock" to get Trump's nominees confirmed
As some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are set to begin confirmation hearings this week, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
JD Vance to resign from Senate at midnight
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint Vice President-elect JD Vance's replacement.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
GOP senator says Obama aimed to 'kiss the ring' of Trump at Carter funeral
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) characterized former President Obama’s interaction with President-elect Trump at the National Cathedral Thursday as an effort to “kiss the ring” of the incoming ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Democratic senator: Alito has made impropriety the norm
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday blasted conservative Justice Samuel Alito for having a conversation with President-elect Trump amidst ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Live updates: Trump, senators talk agenda
President-elect Trump arrived late Wednesday afternoon at the Capitol, along with former first lady Melania Trump. Both stopped in the Rotunda to pay their respects to former President Carter, who ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
More Senate Democrats say they'll vote to advance Laken Riley Act
More Senate Democrats have indicated they plan to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act in a procedural vote this Friday. The bill — which is named for the Georgia nursing student who was killed by ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations
Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are planning to use the Congressional Review Act to wage a lightning war on ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Republicans hold on to Virginia state Senate seat
Republican Luther Cifers defeated Democrat Jack Trammell in the special election for the state Senate's 10th District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, maintaining Republicans’ grip on the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday
President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership, according to three sources familiar with the invitation. GOP leaders haven’t released ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Key senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccines
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story GOP senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. ‘wrong’ on vaccines Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.), the incoming chair ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Gillibrand to head Senate Democrats’ campaign arm
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has been tapped by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, for ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
GOP senator: RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccinations
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a medical doctor, said President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is “wrong” about vaccinations. In an interview on ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Majority Leader John Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President-elect Donald Trump set to take back the White House, Thune will work with him to understand "what's ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Full interview: Senate Majority Leader John Thune
Margaret Brennan spoke with Sen. John Thune (SD-R) in his first sit down interview as Senate Majority Leader. Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Sen. Thune here, a portion of which aired ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Relationship with Trump is ‘evolving’ says new Senate Majority Leader Thune: Full interview
In an interview with Meet the Press, the new Republican Senate Majority Leader June Thune (R-S.D.) talks about his relationship with President-elect Trump, working with the House Republicans and ...NBC News - Jan. 5