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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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 3 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 - 3 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 - 3 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 ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 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 - 2 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 - 2 days ago -
Florida sets special election to fill Matt Gaetz vacancy on April Fools’ Day
Gaetz resigned his seat and isn’t returning to Congress, setting off jockeying among Republicans for the seats.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
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 -
Hawley holds wide lead in Missouri Senate race: Poll
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) holds a wide lead over Democrat Lucas Kunce in the Missouri Senate race, according to a new poll. A survey released Friday by Emerson College Polling/The Hill, found Hawley ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Are The Ottawa Senators Finally Ready to Dodge Another Disastrous November?
With a win in Vegas, the Senators can ensure they will finish October with a record above .500Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Scrutiny over Sheehy’s military record grows in Montana Senate race
Intensifying scrutiny over businessman and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy’s military record could shake up the Senate race in Montana, where Sheehy, the GOP candidate, is pulling away from Sen. Jon ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Sheehy leads Tester in Montana Senate race's home stretch
Republican Tim Sheehy is narrowly leading Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) in the home stretch of the Montana Senate race, according to a new poll released on Sunday. A survey from Emerson College Polling ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Independent Senate candidate Osborn criticizes ‘two party doom loop’
Over the past few weeks, independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn has shaken up what many thought was a predictable race in Nebraska.Top stories - ABC News - October 27 -
Republicans Cling to Slim Leads in Nebraska and Texas Senate Races
In Nebraska, Dan Osborn, an independent, is in a tight race with Senator Deb Fischer, and in Texas, Representative Colin Allred is four percentage points behind Senator Ted Cruz.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Woman charged with assaulting Australian senator who shouted at the king
A woman has appeared in an Australian court charged with assaulting the Indigenous senator who shouted at King Charles III during a royal reception last weekWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Republican Senate candidate’s fire fighting company could go up in smoke
Preparing for office the Blackstone wayBusiness - 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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
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
