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Democratic senator says Trump’s plan to ‘cripple our democracy’ underway
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (Conn.) said President-elect Trump’s plan to “cripple our democracy” is already underway. In a lengthy post thread on the social platform X on Tuesday, Murphy argued ...The Hill - 37m -
What Republican senators are saying about RFK Jr.'s vaccine views
President-elect Donald Trump's Health and Human Services pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill for a second day Tuesday. The vaccine skeptic changed course on his ...CBS News - 18h -
A Spineless Senate Abandons a Qualified Judge
The attacks on Adeel Mangi were without merit.The New York Times - 1d -
'Political opportunists' threaten to challenge GOP who oppose Trump's picks, senator says
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Sunday blasted those who have promised to fund primary challenges against Republican Senators who oppose President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks,calling them ...NBC News - 3d -
Lindsey Graham says anonymous Pete Hegseth accusers should make their case publicly before Senate
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says he’s leaning toward supporting President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, but calls on ...NBC News - 3d -
NJ senator says mysterious drones 'almost certainly planes,' slams federal response
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said mysterious drones hovering over the Garden State are likely planes in a Saturday series of posts on the social platform X as public concern mounts over the sightings. ...The Hill - 3d -
US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'
A U_S_ senator says mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey should be “shot down, if necessary."ABC News - 5d -
Ossoff says Greene in Senate would be 'disaster for the country'
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) warned on Wednesday that a successful Senate run by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) would be "a disaster" for the nation. Ossoff is set to defend his seat in the 2026 ...The Hill - 5d -
Schumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday he’s “doing everything” he can to try to pass legislation that would enact some Social Security before Congress ushers in a new class ...The Hill - 6d -
GOP senators say they won’t fight Trump on Jan. 6 pardons
Republican senators who witnessed firsthand the Jan. 6, 2021, ransacking of congressional offices now say it’s up to President-elect Trump whether to pardon those protesters convicted of federal ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Kennedy starts his Senate pitch
Presented by Children's Hospital Association — The former presidential candidate is among Trump’s most controversial nominees {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy starts ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth The ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Trump has no use for the Senate: Why not get rid of it?
With his demand for Congress to allow recess appointments for his executive and judicial appointments, Trump is letting his imperial side show.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Newsom appoints Schiff to Senate to complete Butler term
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to the Senate to complete the rest of appointee Sen. Laphonza Butler’s (D) term. The appointment means Schiff, who has served in ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump allies chafe at Senate GOP resistance to nominees
Some allies of President-elect Trump are lashing out at Senate Republicans as a second Cabinet nominee appears imperiled, raising questions about the extent of Trump’s mandate and how much leeway ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
JD Vance says FBI nominee Kash Patel in ‘very good spot’ for Senate approval – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Read our latest story here . A small number of Democrats have signaled a willingness to work with the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) on whatever it ends up ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Senate Republicans launch inquiry into unpublished NIH study
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Senate GOP launches inquiry into puberty blockers study Senate Republicans are launching an inquiry in the ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Vance: Hegseth will get Senate hearing, won't be abandoned
Vice President-elect JD Vance (R-Ohio) on Friday said he and President-elect Trump are standing by Pete Hegseth, the embattled nominee to lead the Department of Defense, and told reporters he was ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump says Hegseth is 'doing very well' despite doubts from GOP senators
President-elect Donald Trump voiced complete confidence in his pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, as he's faced some skepticism from Republican senators concerned with a myriad of ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump picks former senator Perdue for ambassador to China
President-elect says candidate’s international business career will help build relations with BeijingFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Republican senator says she's not yet behind Hegseth as defense secretary
After meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst said she's not yet ready to support him. But Hegseth says he's optimistic and will ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed
Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense appears doomed despite his fiery declaration that he’s “not going anywhere,” Republicans on Capitol Hill told The Hill on Thursday. “I ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
EV tax credit is 'catastrophically stupid,' says incoming Ohio Senator and 'car czar' Bernie Moreno
Ohio Senator-elect Bernie Moreno said the $7,500 EV tax credit should be eliminated and instead let the automakers and consumers decide what cars to buy.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Senate Democrat: Multiple Republicans are 'waiting for the right moment to say no' to Hegseth
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he has talked to several Republican colleagues who have said they are “waiting for the right moment” to reject Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Republicans just won a permanent Senate majority
The loss of the Senate by the Democratic Party may lead to a permanent Republican Senate, limiting the enactment of broad campaign promises, entrenching the perception of dysfunction in Washington, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) gave his Senate farewell speech on Wednesday where he urged elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has been a group ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth: Meeting with senators has been a 'wonderful process'
Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters as he continues to meet with senators about serving as President-elect Trump's secretary of defense. He called the meetings a "wonderful process" and said his ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Watch Sen. Romney's full farewell address to the Senate
Watch as Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, delivers his farewell address to the Senate as he prepares to leave office at the end of the term. Romney took time to praise and thank his colleagues saying that ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Senator Blasts Airlines, Saying They See Passengers as ‘Walking Piggy Banks’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) ripped the five largest airlines for collecting $12.4 billion in seat fees between 2018 and 2023.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Gabbard seen as tough lift for Trump in Senate GOP
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is emerging as a tough confirmation lift for President-elect Trump, even as other nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for the Pentagon, run into serious ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced he will resign from his seat Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the senator-elect, to take the seat a few weeks before the start of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'
Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Senate showdowns loom over Biden appointees
Pete Hegseth met with Senators who will vote on whether he should become defense secretary in the new Trump administration. Over the weekend, the president-elect chose Kash Patel to be FBI ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Democratic senator blasts Biden's pardon of son
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted President Biden on Monday for putting “personal interest ahead of duty” by granting his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for all crimes he committed or may ...The Hill - Dec. 2