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McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall, pneumonia
McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.…
Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill
Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor.…
Why Is President Trump so Committed to Passing the SAVE America Act?
Just hours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to sign a bipartisan housing bill Wednesday, he refused to act on it until Congress sent the SAVE America Act to his desk, ra…
Trump to Attend Wednesday Senate Lunch to Discuss Embattled Election Integrity Measure
President Donald Trump will discuss the SAVE America Act with senators at Wednesday’s closed-door luncheon, at the invite of Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott. “He wants, we all w…
Trump and Thune Are Increasingly Out of Sync
The president’s recent political moves have put the Senate majority leader in a series of tight spots.…
Thune: Intelligence Director Confirmation Could Break the FISA Deadlock
The United States has gone four days without congressional authorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702, a key component of America’s national security. T…
Trump confirms telling Bill Pulte to fire intelligence community employees – live
Asked about media report that new acting intelligence director has been told to make significant personnel changes, Trump claims staffing was ‘way too high’ Sign up for the Breakin…
Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package
Senate Republicans advanced Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package after a marathon vote-a-rama marked by internal GOP divisions.…
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.7…
Four Senate Republicans again unite with Dems to block Trump's SAVE America Act
Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to kill the SAVE Act voter ID amendment for a second time, blocking it from the budget reconciliation package.…
Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire
Senate Republicans are moving forward on a bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of Trump's term. And, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire that could aid i…
Senate votes to advance $70B plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol, setting up Thursday ‘vote-a-rama’
The 53-46 vote clears the way for the chamber to consider a series of amendments Thursday in what Capitol Hill insiders call a "vote-a-rama."…
Thune moves to neutralize immigration bill landmines from DOJ lawfare fund
Senate GOP leaders are working to quell Republican angst over the Trump administration’s proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund that is threatening to trip up the party’s …
GOP advances ICE funding package after forcing Trump's controversial $2B fund into retreat
Senate Republicans launched their $70 billion immigration enforcement package after delays due to the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund.…
Thune calls out ‘bizarre’ copycat candidate in Dan Sullivan Senate race: ‘Designed to confuse’
A closely watched U.S. Senate campaign in Alaska is stoking controversy after a candidate bearing the same name as one of the major candidates entered the race. As the Republican i…
Thune warns Democrats against tanking FISA deal over Pulte: ‘Really risky’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urged Democrats not to upend a deal to extend the federal government’s spy powers over President Donald Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte a…
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.…
Thune plans to move forward on stalled $72B budget reconciliation bill Wednesday
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he’s “hopeful” that there are enough Republican votes to advance a $72 billion budget reconciliation bill on the Senate floor Wednes…
Republicans Talked Big Game About Fighting Transgenderism. But Their Bills Haven’t Moved An Inch
Republican lawmakers grew frustrated over the lack of transgender-related bills passed with the midterm elections looming over their heads.…
Thune hits breaking point with Trump
The shift the past few weeks has been subtle but unmistakable: John Thune sounds like a man who's had it with President Trump. Why it matters: In a departure from the past 18 month…
Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.…
Todd Blanche Says Trump Administration Is Ditching Weaponization Fund
'That is correct'…
‘Outright theft’: legal experts decry $1.8bn Trump anti-weaponization fund
Critics from both sides and legal scholars say ‘slush fund’ is scheme that will help January 6 rioters A legal and political firestorm is growing over the $1.776bn “anti-weaponizat…
DOJ Abides by Weaponization Fund Ruling, Likely Easing Senate Gridlock
The Department of Justice has chosen to abide by a federal judge’s block on an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” created as part of a settlement agreement in President Donald Trump’s lawsu…
The Art of the Deal cont'd, cont'd
Serious questions about Trump's scheme to get the government to (a) put $1.776 billion into a slush fund under his control, and (b) drop ALL tax claims the IRS has against him, are…
Chuck Schumer Hatches Plot To Tank Weaponization Fund
'Shut the fund down'…
Thune backs Ken Paxton after divisive Texas primary
Thune's endorsement brings Senate leadership one step closer to coalescing around a Republican they spent months trying to defeat.…
Thune urges Senate GOP to ‘pivot’ from Cornyn, help Paxton win in Texas
John Thune goes 'all in' for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart
John Thune backs Ken Paxton for Senate after Texas runoff victory, urging Republicans to go all in to prevent Democrats from flipping the key seat.…
John Thune breaks the ice with Ken Paxton
Cornyn's Loss Should Send a Message to Thune
<p>Ken Paxton's 28-point primary win over Sen. John Cornyn wasn't about Trump's endorsement — it was voter frustration with a do-nothing GOP Senate.</p>…
DAVID MARCUS: For the love of God, will John Thune finally listen to angry GOP voters
Ken Paxton's 28-point primary win over Sen. John Cornyn wasn't about Trump's endorsement — it was voter frustration with a do-nothing GOP Senate.…
Thune navigates fresh Trump rough patch as Senate frustrations boil over
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is managing a conference that is becoming less responsive to the president’s demands.…
3 takeaways from Bethune-Cookman baseball's loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Bethune-Cookman's baseball season ended with a second SWAC tournament loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Here are three takeaways.…
‘The last nail in Cornyn’s political coffin’: John Thune MELTS DOWN after Trump backs Ken Paxton
The endorsement could seal John Cornyn’s political fate.…
GOP caps turbulent week, pointing finger at White House for immigration bill blunder
The week began with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger. It went only downhill from there for Senate Republicans. On Monday, the Department of …
Trump says ‘SAVE AMERICA ACT MUST BE PASSED’ — He’s absolutely right
President Donald Trump said it simply in a Truth Social post a few days ago: “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT MUST BE PASSED, NOW.” He’s right, of course. The SAVE America Act is a crucial pi…
Reconcilation Bill Funding Top Trump Priorities Can't Reach Floor, Thune Sends Senate on Early Recess
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still not fully funded 10 days before President Donald…
Thune Stalls DHS Funding Bill Again, Sending Congress Home
Major setback as Thune stalls DHS funding bill, leaving Congress to return home amid immigration debate.…
Trump Turns Up Heat On John Thune, Demands Senate Leader Fire Parliamentarian
President Donald Trump ramped up pressure Wednesday for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough.…
Thune: Trump’s targeting of Senate parliamentarian is ‘concerning’
Trump roils Senate GOP amid struggles with immigration bill
Senate Republicans’ hopes for a low-fanfare week capped off with a major policy victory have been quickly unraveled by a series of setbacks stretching from the campaign trail to Pr…
Thune predicts GOP will hold Senate after Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn
Thune Casts Doubt on Trump Settlement Fund Plan
The top Senate Republican cited “blowback” to the idea, while the chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee questioned its legal basis.…
Thune: ‘I don’t see a purpose’ in DOJ’s $1.776 billion compensation fund for ‘lawfare’ victims
Thune is the latest sign of GOP discomfort over a pool of money that critics are calling a “slush fund” for President Donald Trump’s political allies.…
Thune ‘not a big fan’ of Trump administration setting up a $1.8B compensation fund for MAGA allies
An unburdened Bill Cassidy doesn’t regret Trump impeachment vote after primary loss
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), fresh off a stunning primary election loss over the weekend to two Republican challengers, holds no remorse for actions that likely cost him his political…
Trump vents at Thune over ballroom security funding setback
President Donald Trump used a Monday phone call with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to complain about a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian that has jeopardized millio…
Three dark-horse USWNT roster contenders. Plus: Chelsea’s troubles
Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox. Think big. Be bold. Do a front-flip throw…
Thune staying neutral after Cassidy loses shot at Louisiana Senate runoff
“We'll see how it plays out, but at this point, it's going to be up to the voters,” Thune told the Washington Examiner about the Louisiana Senate showdown.…
Trump ballroom money in question after Senate parliamentarian rules. Thune says GOP will persist
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the GOP will refine its approach to seeking money for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom.…
Trump’s White House ballroom funding in jeopardy after Senate ruling, Democrats say
“While we expect Republicans to change this bill to appease Trump, Democrats are prepared to challenge any change to this bill.”…
Bethune-Cookman baseball wraps up regular-season SWAC championship
Bethune-Cookman's baseball team clinched its second straight SWAC regular-season title with a 12-1 win over Grambling State on Saturday.…
Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill
The Senate official said the GOP bill needs to be reworked in order to comply with jurisdictional issues.…
GOP Sen. Cassidy fights to hold onto seat in Louisiana primary
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Senate primaries as Sen. Bill Cassidy fights to hold onto his seat, facing a Trump-backed primary challenger.…