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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official is invoking his right to remain silent as senators grill him under oath about the pandemic.…
Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth Amendment in Senate hearing bombshell
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment at the start of his Wednesday hearing, ripping Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for “unhinged” remarks and claiming the only purpos…
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing - AP News
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing AP News…
Fauci takes Fifth Amendment, refuses to answer Senate panel questions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the nation's infectious disease efforts during the pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment on Wednesday and declined to answer questions from a Senate comm…
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in declining to answer questions before Senate panel
At a highly anticipated Senate hearing, Anthony Fauci evoked his Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic and its origins.…
Fauci and His Senate Nemesis Rand Paul to Face Off in Hearing
Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not | Arwa Mahdawi
Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect he might be braindead? Just asking for 340 million friends…
Trump's new spy chief confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience…
Anthony Fauci to face grilling from Senate Republicans on Covid pandemic
Hearing is part of a longtime Republican investigation into pandemic’s origins, led by Senator Rand Paul…
Senate advances Lindsey Graham’s long-stalled Russia sanctions bill just hours after his funeral
“Even though Lindsey is not physically with us today, his presence can certainly be felt in this chamber,” Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said.…
Senate advances Russia and Iran sanctions bill in honor of Lindsey Graham
The Senate on Tuesday voted to advance a dual Russia and Iran sanctions bill honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, hours after the South Carolina senator’s funeral in Washington, …
Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits - Reuters
Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits Reuters…
Putin, Russia put on notice as Senate takes crucial step to grind down the Kremlin’s war machine
The bipartisan sanctions bill targets Russian oil and gas while adding Iran penalties, with up to 500% tariffs and 100% on buyers like China.…
How Old-School Race Animus Could Shake Up the Michigan Senate Race
Dispatches from a weekend with Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens and their efforts to win over black Democratic voters.…
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence, a position that oversees 18 disparate intelligence agencies across the government.…
Dem Senate Debate Devolves Into Campaign Funding Finger Pointing
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., went head-to-head in the second and final Michigan Democratic Senate primary debate on Monday night. While Michigan voters may h…
Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
At confirmation hearing, Clayton sidestepped questions about 2020 election and declined to say Trump lost…
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton to Lead U.S. Intelligence Community
Mr. Clayton, who shed Democratic support after he refused to clearly say Joseph R. Biden Jr. won the 2020 election, will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligen…
Three Candidates Compete for Virginia GOP Senate Nomination
On Tuesday, three Republican candidates—Kim Farington, Bert Mizusawa, and David Williams—will be facing off to see who will earn the nomination to run against three-term incumbent …
Peggy Flanagan holds Laken Riley Act against Angie Craig in final push before Minnesota Senate primary
In the home stretch of Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary race, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is holding Rep. Angie Craig’s feet to the fire over the congresswoman’s vote to pass the …
Senate Advances Graham’s Russia Sanctions Bill
As Washington remembered Senator Lindsey Graham, his colleagues cleared away a hurdle to passage of his long-stalled bill to penalize Moscow.…
Trump Loved Graham, Not So Much His Beloved Senate
It Looks Like James Talarico May Be in a Bit of Legal Trouble in His Texas Senate Race
Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico denies that we need stronger election integrity laws.…
Lindsey Graham was a force in the Senate.
Kamala Harris backs US Senate candidate who replaced Graham Platner: 'I know what it is like'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared her support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson, drawing a parallel between his run and her 2024 presidential bid.…
‘List of Excuses’: GOP Leadership Begs Senators to Deflect SAVE America Act Questions
The Senate Republican Conference, chaired by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and co-chaired by James Lankford, R-Okla., sent an internal communication to Senate Republicans urging them t…
Sen Ron Johnson talks Fauci emails, new Senate filibuster strategy on 'Ruthless'
Sen. Ron Johnson said he wants to hold Anthony Fauci accountable for a "failed" COVID response during an interview with the "Ruthless" podcast released Tuesday.…
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence director, after Wyden calls him Trump’s ‘election conspiracy wingman’ – live
Oregon Democrat said Clayton is an unqualified conspiracy theorist before 51-to-47 vote Sign up for the Breaking News US email Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Ze…
Senate Democrats Press Blanche on Times Subpoenas
Dems clash over AIPAC money, ‘ogre’ attack and electability during crucial Senate debate
El-Sayed refused to apoelogize for the “ogre on a pike" remark that drew backlash from fellow Democrats, while Haley Stevens slammed him over his unreleased tax returns and roughly…
All 100 US senators invited to meet Volodymyr Zelensky during Lindsey Graham funeral
One of the aides said the Senate was also expected to begin voting during Zelensky's visit on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia that was championed by Graham.…
U.S. Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next Intelligence Director
Senate set to confirm Jay Clayton as the new intelligence director amid partisan tensions and concerns over interim appointee Bill Pulte.…
Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington…
Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington…
Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed defends disparaging John Fetterman with ‘ogre on a pike’ comment
El-Sayed, who has sharply criticized Israel throughout his primary race against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich), was asked during the debate about comments he made during a Zoom meetin…
In Michigan Senate Democratic debate, Stevens and El-Sayed spar over outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.…
Trump Slaps Down Reporter’s ‘Stupid Question’ About Senate Recess
‘The SAVE Act has to be done’…
6 Takeaways From Michigan’s Senate Debate Between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens
At the final debate before next week’s Democratic primary for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens showcased their wildly different ideological stances and p…
Fiery Michigan Senate primary reaches final stretch: Takeaways from El-Sayed, Stevens debate
US advances nomination of Clayton, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence
Many senators were eager for Clayton to take up the post because they are unhappy with interim director of national intelligence, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte…
Todd Blanche’s AG prospects uncertain as 2 key GOP votes hold out
Cornyn and Tillis are waiting for proof the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" is dead.…
Senate advances Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence
The Senate advanced on Monday evening the nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence.…
Mitch McConnell Releases Another “Proof of Life” Photograph
Mitch McConnell says he's "still working hard" to get back to the Senate, but the only proof of life we've gotten is two photos and a statement from his physician.…
Senate Now Advancing DNI Pick As Critical Spy Powers Stay Dark
You've probably noticed that President Trump's nominations for almost any position have met stiff op…
In Detroit, pro-Israel Senate candidate Haley Stevens meets a pro-Palestinan El-Sayed supporter
The interaction spotlighted two questions hanging over Michigan’s primaries: To what degree are voters factoring Israel into their decisions, and does pro-Palestinian sentiment cro…
US Senate votes to advance Trump nominee Clayton to be top US spy
Senate advances nomination of Jay Clayton to lead intel community
Clayton's turbulent confirmation process is expected to come to a close later this week with a final vote that could come as early as Tuesday.…
PM rejects Senate vote claim
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed concerns that allegations of collusion in the Senate election could undermine the coalition government's stability.…
Senate tees up final vote on Jay Clayton intel chief nomination
Senate clears way for Trump's top spy as key anti-terror program remains in limbo
Jay Clayton's Senate confirmation as DNI is set for Tuesday, potentially restarting the Section 702 FISA surveillance tool that went dark amid battles.…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Nvidia’s Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee’s top Democrat
Platner energized Maine's Democrats. Jackson's challenge will be to keep them engaged
Democrats have a new candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine: Troy Jackson. In one of the country's most closely-watched races, he'll have less than 100 days to make his case.…
Abdul el Sayed’s 2028 ambitions cloud Michigan Senate race against Haley Stevens
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed is facing accusations that he is more focused on national politics than representing Michigan after leaked audio showed him describing th…
Kids YouTuber Ms Rachel Gave Thousands to Anti Israel Radical Abdul El Sayed’s US Senate Campaign
Controversial kids YouTuber Ms. Rachel gave $3,000 to the campaign of far-left Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El Sayed, according to Federal Election…
Thune pours cold water Trump’s call to axe August recess for SAVE America Act
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) appeared inclined Monday to rebuff President Donald Trump’s demand to cancel the upcoming August recess and continue trying to pass the GOP…
Nebraska Dem’s Hot Mic Revelation: A Dem Plan Boosting ‘Independent’ Senate Candidate
Nebraska Dems secretly back ‘independent’ Senate candidate aligned with Democrats to unseat GOP.…
Trump urges Senate to end twice annual clock switching
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill.…
Ban applies only to preaching in commercial vehicles, not streets — Senate
Senate has clarified that its recent concurrent amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, No. 22, 2007…
Democrats Tap Troy Jackson for Maine Senate Race, Replacing Platner
Jackson will take on incumbent GOP Senator Susan Collins in a race that could determine control of the Senate.…