In using the nuclear option, John Thune has turned a Senate precedent on its head, defying his reputation as an institutionalist.

A U.S. Senate committee approved dozens of Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic positions on Wednesday, as the president's fellow Republicans worked to change Senate rules to make it easier to confirm his picks.

Kash Patel’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee comes as he faces increased scrutiny over his leadership of the FBI and his handling of Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Senate Republicans criticize Democrats for opposing their seven-week government funding extension after Democrats supported 13 similar measures under former President Joe Biden.

According to polling by non-partisan policy group Carolina Forward, Cooper has a 7-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley.

KPMG ignored several flaws at Silicon Valley Bank and two other banks before their collapse in 2023, signs of shortcomings in their auditing oversight, according to a report from Senate Democrats.

WASHINGTON -- Maine Gov. Janet Mills is taking steps toward running for the U.S. Senate in 2026, sources tell The Associated Press, adding another big-name Democrat to the list of candidates expected to vie for key Republican-held seats next year.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune will use parliamentary tactics to establish a new precedent for confirming batches of lower-level Trump nominees this Wednesday.