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As the Senate loses luster, more members run for governor. Is there a takeaway for Kamala Harris?
Lawmakers are following a path taken by Pete Wilson, who left the Senate to become California governor. He shares thoughts as ...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune dismisses calls for Iran war powers resolution: ‘Getting the cart ahead of the horse’
I think we’re getting the cart ahead of the horse here,” Thune told reporters on Capitol Hill, when asked if he would allow a ...
Senate’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ faces House headwinds: ‘This is political stupidity’
The Senate GOP’s version of the “big, beautiful bill” is facing major headwinds in the House as a growing number of lawmakers stake opposition to the legislation, a troubling sign for Republican ...
GOP Louisiana state senator says he's running for US Senate because incumbent Republican 'sucks'
Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, a Republican, announced a U.S. Senate bid, declaring that he is seeking the role "because Bill Cassidy sucks." ...
New Senate bill fixes flaws in fed’s system to block Chinese land purchases near military bases
Three years ago, the Chinese took advantage of a defect in US protocols to block land purchases near its domestic bases and almost acquired terrain near Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota.
US Senate bill would shrink tax credit for biofuels made from foreign feedstocks
U.S. Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of ...
Senate Republicans double down and target clean energy in draft tax bill
Tax credits for crucial clean energy and home energy efficiency projects would be phased out, albeit less quickly.
Senate Democrats Want Noem to Testify After Senator Is Pushed and Handcuffed
Democrats asked the homeland security secretary to testify about Senator Alex Padilla’s removal from a news conference and ...